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DEFINITION

JUVENILE CORRECTIONS OFFICER I Probation Department

What You'll Do :

• Oversee and monitor daily activities of juvenile detainees.
• Explains, monitors and enforces facility rules and safety and security measures.
• Write special incident reports detailing incidents that occur in Juvenile Hall.
• Communicates and consults with probation officers, attorneys, families, law enforcement and social services agencies.
• Maintains daily logs and records on participation in programs and activities.

Where You'll Do It :

This position is located in the Juvenile Hall in Eureka, CA

The typical schedule can be any combination of 8 hour shifts :

This includes weekends and holidays.

Must Be Able To :

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING :

The successful candidate for this position, will be required to undergo an extensive background investigation.

This recruitment is open until filled. County Human Resources reserves the right to close this recruitment at any time.

The successful applicant for this recruitment will need to attend and pass BOTH a written exam and oral exam. The written exam will be held IN PERSON, in EUREKA, CALIFORNIA. A written exam session will be held every THURSDAY and successful applicants will receive an email invitation to attend.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, oversees, monitors and counsels juvenile detainees; ensures the safety and security of detainees in Juvenile Hall or the Regional Facility; performs related work as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Juvenile Corrections Officer I is the entry level in this series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform duties related to the operation of the Juvenile Hall or Regional Facility. As experience is gained, there is greater independence of action within established guidelines. This class is alternately staffed with Juvenile Corrections Officer II and incumbents may advance to the higher class level after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency, which meet the qualifications of the higher level.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of :

Skill in :

Other Requirements :

Desirable Education and Experience :

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills outlined above is :

Equivalent to possession of an Associate of Arts degree with major coursework in psychology, counseling or a related field and one year of experience in working with juveniles in counseling, intervention or a similar structured setting.

WORKING CONDITIONS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

CalPERS Retirement

Selection Procedure

The County’s Human Resources system operates by a set of rules and procedures which ensure that employees are hired and promoted on the basis of merit and fitness for the job. Jobs are filled through competitive examinations.

A complete online application is required for this position. All application materials will be reviewed by a panel of subject matter experts. Those candidates considered to be the most qualified, based on the application materials submitted, will be invited to a written and / or oral examination, or an evaluation of education and experience.

Policy of Nondiscrimination

The County of Humboldt does not discriminate on the basis of mental or physical disability in the admission or access to, treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. Human Resources is located in the Humboldt County Courthouse, which has an accessible entrance to the Courthouse is the 4th Street entrance. Accessible parking is available adjacent to the 4th Street entrance and on the 4th Street side of the K Street lot. Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities or religious convictions. Contact Human Resources at (707) 476-2349 well in advance of the examination for assistance.

The County is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religion or religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, military service, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws or ordinances. Reasonable accommodation may be made in the testing procedure as well as the work site. If you need accommodation for an exam due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources office as soon as possible.