Juvenile Institutional Officer Associate

IntroductionThis is a new continuous examination. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended. This examination may be reopened as necessary and the names of additional candidates merged onto the existing list according to examination score.Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted on-line.This is a continuous filing exam with filing deadlines on the following dates at 5:00:00 PM:January 31, 2024March 29, 2024May 31, 2024July 31, 2024September 30, 2024December 2, 2024MEN, WOMEN, MINORITIES, AND MILITARY VETERANS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.Veterans who pass the examination process and provide a DD214 that meets the County’s criteria will receive additional points added to their final overall score.Please read the recruitment announcement in its entirety for important dates and information.DESCRIPTIONMISSION STATEMENTThe mission of the Alameda County Probation Department is to protect the public safety by providing supervision, services, support and opportunities to our clients on behalf of the people of Alameda County through quality supervision, leadership, services and effective partnerships.THE DEPARTMENTThe Alameda County Probation Department is an essential element of the County’s system of public protection and human services. The Department’s role is to reduce the impact of crime in the community by providing accurate, comprehensive and timely information and recommendations to the Courts, providing community-based sanctions and treatment for offenders, and working cooperatively with law enforcement agencies and community organizations with similar objectives.THE POSITIONUnder close supervision, learns the principles and techniques of youth group work; assists in the supervision of a group of youth detained in Juvenile Hall or other Probation Department facilities; and, performs related work as required. Positions in this class work primarily at Juvenile Hall but may work in one of several Probation Department facilities as assigned by management. Incumbents are assigned tasks of a well-defined nature and their supervision lessens as they become more experienced. Incumbents may be required to work any shift, any day of the week. Incumbents also exercise care and custodial functions over a unit, dormitory and/or individual rooms.This class is distinguished from the Juvenile Institutional Officer classification in that the latter is the journey level class performing the full range of activities associated with youth group work. Incumbents will flex promote to Juvenile Institutional Officer after successful completion of all requirements of a 12-month probationary period. Appointment at the Juvenile Institutional Officer Associate level will not exceed one year.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEITHER IExperience: The equivalent of six months full time experience as a Juvenile Institutional Officer Intermittent in the Alameda County classified service.OR IIExperience: The equivalent of one year of full time experience involving the organization, direction, or supervision of youth groups in correctional counseling, or in a recreational or correctional setting.OR IIIEducation: A minimum of ten college or university level courses which may be expected to provide knowledge and skills required for this position. These courses must be equal to or greater than 30 semester units or 45 quarter units successfully completed. Coursework in the field of social sciences is highly desirable.License: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license. May be required to obtain a Class 'B' driver's license. A good driving record according to DMV negligent operator guidelines and qualifications for automotive insurance.Special Requirements: Persons appointed to positions in this class in the Probation Department must meet the minimum standards for Peace Officer Section 1031 Government Code.Applicants are not required to be a US citizen, but must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law (Per SB 960).A thorough background investigation will be made of all prospective Juvenile Institutional Officers. Any felony conviction is disqualifying. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.Applicants must have graduated from high school, attained a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test or passed a California High School proficiency examination. Applicants must be found free from any physical, emotional or mental condition which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a Peace Officer, as determined by a licensed examining authority in accordance with the California Government Code.Applicants will be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal records. Within the prescribed time limit after date of appointment, satisfactory completion of training for Juvenile Institutional Officer as specified by the California Board of State and Community Corrections, Peace Officer Standards and Training PC 832, PC 6035 and PC 6036 as required, and any other training required under law. Incumbents must be available to work all shifts and locations.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSThe most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:Knowledge of: Awareness of the cultural groups present in Alameda County. General emotional and behavioral patterns of both delinquent and non-delinquent youth and the causes of juvenile delinquency. Leadership techniques for directing or supervising work or leisure time activities. Community resources. First aid practices. Acceptable general health care and housekeeping methods. Security, inspection and safety necessary in a secure/non-secure facility. Department facilities. Juvenile laws and departmental rules and regulations.Skill in: Restraining youth. Administering first aid. Applying restraint devices such as handcuffs, etc. Proper use and deployment of Olerosin Capsicum (OC).Ability to: Respond appropriately to hostile and aggressive behavior. Secure the respect and confidence of youth. Establish effective working relationships with supervisors and fellow workers. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Organize and supervise structured recreational and housekeeping activities appropriate to a detention setting and counseling, both in groups and with individuals. Work successfully with people from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Diffuse crisis situations in a calm and positive manner. Work effectively with youth, physically, or emotionally handicapped minors, and hostile or irate persons. Make constructive and appropriate decisions. Exercise sound judgment. All staff are expected to be fully alert while on duty.EXAMINATION COMPONENTSTHE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS: A review of applicants' applications and supplemental questionnaires to verify possession of the minimum qualifications. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. A review of the supplemental questionnaire for preliminary background screening. A written examination which will be pass/fail. Those candidates attaining a passing score on the written exam will move on to the next step in the examination process. An oral examination which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. Candidates passing the oral examination will move on to the next steps of the Probation Department's selection process. All candidates must successfully complete the following (after passing oral examination): BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION includes a thorough check of police records, personal, military, and employment histories, and inquiry of persons who know you and evaluate whether you: respect the law and rights of others; are dependable and responsible; have demonstrated mature judgment in areas such as the use of drugs and intoxicants; are honest; and are a safe driver. After a conditional offer of employment has been accepted, appointee must successfully complete a PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATION is given by a licensed clinician. You will be evaluated on the psychological factors related to successful performance to determine if you are presently suited for the difficult and stressful job of Juvenile Institutional Officer Associate. MEDICAL EXAMINATION- The appointee must satisfactorily complete a probationary period. Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of the examination. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS.RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLANApplicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency.TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN: For applications submitted by the January 31, 2024 filing deadline. Deadline for Filing: Continuous. Review of Minimum Qualifications: Continuous. Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Preliminary Background Screening: Continuous. Virtual Written Examination: Week of March 11, 2024. Oral Examination: Week of March 25, 2024. TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN: Background Investigation, Psychological Examination, Medical Examination dates will vary.Continuous: All applications must be completed according to the instructions. Incomplete applications, and resumes in lieu of properly completed applications, will not be considered. Applications and supplemental questionnaires will only be accepted electronically, via the County's online application system by 5:00pm on the deadline for filing. Please note that completing an application template is not the same as submitting an application for this position.BENEFITSAlameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to:Medical – HMO & PPO PlansDental – HMO & PPO PlansVision or Vision ReimbursementBasic Life InsuranceSupplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)County Allowance CreditFlexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption AssistanceShort-Term Disability InsuranceLong-Term Disability InsuranceVoluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Legal ServicesEmployee Assistance ProgramFor your Financial Future:Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)For your Work/Life Balance:12 paid holidaysFloating HolidaysVacation and sick leave accrualVacation purchase programCatastrophic Sick LeaveGroup Auto/Home InsurancePet InsuranceCommuter Benefits ProgramGuaranteed Ride HomeEmployee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)Child Care ResourcesEligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.ConclusionAll notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @jobaps.com, @acgov.org, Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page.

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