Job Description
Posting number: 26.326
Department: Probation - Juvenile Hall
Job classification: Supervising Youth Corrections Officer
Posting type: Open
Categories: Public Safety, Law Enforcement, Miscellaneous, Safety, Probation, Security, Counseling
Summary
The list developed from this recruitment will be used for a limited period to fill open and promotional, regular full-time, and part-time positions, should they occur. The current vacancy is in Ukiah at the Juvenile Hall division of the Probation Department.
Under general supervision, primary responsibility is to supervise and coordinate the daily activities and operation of the Mendocino County Juvenile Hall; performs responsible, technical, and first-level supervisory duties. May be assigned as Program Coordinator.
Supervisor Academy is mandatory for all supervisors and consists of nine courses that must be completed within two years. Participation is required and completed during work hours.
Examples of duties
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Carry out supervisory responsibility in accordance with policies, procedures, and applicable laws, including training; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Ensure that policies, procedures, and general orders pertaining to facility operations are followed by subordinates.
- Review and process records, report, and other documents related to the detention of youth to ensure accurate and complete files; prepare reports and other documents as required.
- Monitor various activities on a daily basis, including checking daily count on profile board; assigning rooms and officers to youth as they are admitted; ensuring youth are enrolled in school; reviewing status designation upon detainment; checking that the medical staff performs a complete physical; and that phone calls are made to parents in appropriate timeline.
- Review, research, and reconcile problems, grievances, and other complaints within and against the facility.
- Assist in the maintenance and development of facility policies, procedures, and operations.
- Monitor and assist in the use of control techniques of youth, including physical restraints.
- Monitor special needs youth, i.e., mentally ill, suicidal, etc.
- Advise and participate with staff in the development of recreational and treatment programs for youth.
- Encourage others to participate as active team members in an effort to support the work of the facility.
- Provide information, advice, feedback, or assistance to others within the facility to refine work outputs or resolve problems.
- Pick up and distribute mail, messages, and notes to the appropriate individuals.
- Attend and/or conduct periodic staff meetings or training sessions.
- Communicate with Probation Officers, attorneys, and/or other law enforcement and social service agencies on youth cases.
- Consult with youth about subjects that need supervisory approval.
- Verify passes with Probation Department representatives, schedule pass arrangements.
- Oversee maintenance of facility and grounds.
- Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment; order items as needed.
- Conduct interviews on potential employees.
- Conduct group and/or individual counseling sessions to resolve problems and establish behavioral goals of youth.
- Anticipate and avert potential problems; assist in suppressing and controlling problems that occur; report incidents in the prescribed manner.
- Speak with parents regarding concerns about the safety, care, and detention of their youth.
- Schedule emergency and non-emergency medical and dental appointments for youth detailed in facility; arrange for transportation needs.
- Oversee maintenance and repair needs of vehicles and equipment.
- Assume responsibility for operation and security of unit when regular supervisor is unavailable.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Education and Experience:
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
And
Three (3) years of progressively responsible related experience performing duties such as custodial care, treatment counseling, probation, parole, corrections, criminal investigation, or other related law enforcement or counseling work.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid Driver’s License
- Penal Code 832
- Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) - Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course, or applicable substitution as defined by the BSCC. (within the first year of job assignment)
- Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) - Supervisor Core Course, or applicable substitution as defined by the BSCC. (within the first year of job assignment)
Incumbents must possess and maintain, or obtain and maintain, all licenses, certifications, registrations, and/or other requirements identified in the minimum qualifications, as applicable, and within the timeframes specified. These requirements are conditions of continued employment and minimum qualifications for the position. Failure to possess, obtain, or maintain any required license, certification, registration, or other requirement within the specified timeframe may result in rejection during the probationary period, or disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
Special Requirements:
Must be able to meet physical and psychological standards and pass a detailed background investigation.
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Administration and supervision of a youth correctional facility, including the proper care and treatment of youth.
- Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting and implementation.
- Administration of staff and activities.
- First aid methods and techniques.
- Basic budgetary principles and practices.
- Applicable state, federal, and local ordinances, laws, rules, and regulations.
- All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.
- Recordkeeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records management techniques.
Skill in:
- Planning, organizing, assigning, directing, reviewing, and evaluating the work of staff.
- Selecting and motivating staff and providing for their training and professional development.
- Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
- Using tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines.
- Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
- Applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks; to understand, interpret, and communicate complicated policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Mental and Physical Abilities:
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.
- Maintain orderly conduct among youth.
- Make quick, effective, and reasonable decisions in emergency situations, and to take appropriate action to include physically restraining violent youth.
- Write reports and correspondence.
- Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, run, and sit; reach with hands and arms; use manual dexterity to operate machinery/tools; handle, seize, hold, or otherwise work with hands; climb, jump, and/or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; speak and hear; use shape, sound, odor, and color perception and discrimination; and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move over 50 pounds and detain and/or physically restrain clients.
Supplemental information
Important Application Information:
- It is your responsibility to demonstrate through your application materials how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position/s for which you apply.
- You must complete all sections of the application. A résumé or other information you feel will help us evaluate your qualifications may be attached to your completed application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that contain only a résumé or those that reference “see résumé” will be rejected as incomplete.
- Check your application before submitting to ensure it is complete and correct; no new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
- If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this classification, please submit unofficial transcripts with your application. Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must provide an education evaluation. The education evaluation must state the number of units to which foreign coursework is equal. Foreign education evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org. This education evaluation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be submitted with the application.
- Inquiry will be made of your former and current employers; please provide the names and telephone numbers of supervisors on your application.
- You must provide the names and contact information of at least three (3) references (not relatives) that have knowledge of your job skills, experience, ability and/or character.
- Application materials are the property of Mendocino County and will not be returned.
- It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number or address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.
- The exam process listed on this flyer is tentative. Mendocino County reserves the right to make necessary modifications to the examination plan. Such revisions will be in accordance with approved personnel standards. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified.
- The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.
Examination Process: All complete applications will be reviewed; incomplete applications will not be considered. Based on the number of qualified candidates, applicants meeting the job requirements and qualifications will be invited to participate in an oral examination (weight 100) or an application appraisal exam, consisting of an evaluation of education and experience as stated on the application form. The examination process will test the knowledge and abilities described above. A minimum score of 70 must be attained for placement on the employment list.
Special Testing: The County of Mendocino is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), if special accommodations for a disability or religious conviction are necessary at any stage of the application and/or testing process, please notify the Human Resources Department in advance at (707) 234-6600. Reasonable notice is required to allow adequate time for review and evaluation of your request.
Special Requirements: Employment in some County departments or positions may require the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background, which may include fingerprinting, and/or a medical examination, which may include drug screening.
This announcement is a synopsis of duties and requirements of this job. To review the complete classification specification and benefits, please see the HR website. Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.
The County of Mendocino participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If hired, the information you provide on your Form I-9 will be used to verify your authorization to work in the United States.
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The County of Mendocino is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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