Alameda County
Institutional Supervisor II - #24-6225-02
Alameda County, San Leandro, California, United States, 94579
Introduction
THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended. Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Applications will only be accepted on-line.
DESCRIPTION
MISSION STATEMENT:
The 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 AGENCY:
The 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 POSITION:
Under general supervision, on an assigned shift, is responsible for the operation of Juvenile Hall, Camp Wilmont Sweeney, community service work programs, and the detention alternatives; performs the duties of a shift supervisor at Camp Wilmont Sweeney; is in complete charge of Juvenile Hall on the evening, weekend, and holiday shifts; provides functional supervision over Juvenile Institutional Officers at Camp Sweeney on the midnight and graveyard shifts; and does related work as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education:
Successful completion of at least 60 semester, or 90 quarter, units from an accredited college or university, preferably with specialization in Sociology, Criminology, Psychology, Political Science, Child Development, Penology, or a closely related field. Experience:
Either I - The equivalent of two years of full-time experience in the classification of Institutional Supervisor I or the equivalent of five years of experience in the class of Juvenile Institutional Officer. Or II - The equivalent of five years of increasingly responsible, full-time experience at a level equivalent to a Juvenile Institutional Officer in a correctional setting. License:
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license. May be required to obtain a Class “B” driver's license. Special Requirements:
Must meet the minimum standards for Peace Officer (Sec. 1031 Government Code). Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment. A thorough background investigation will be made of all prospective Institutional Supervisors. Any felony conviction is disqualifying. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of:
Laws and codes governing the custody and care of youth, community resources principles and techniques of individual and group counseling, ethnic and cultural differences, psychology and behavior patterns of youth, physical layout of building and grounds, procedures and policies of Juvenile Hall, Camps, and Juvenile Division, basic mathematics, principles of evidence-based supervision, and personnel management practices. Ability to:
Communicate orally and in writing, make decisions, analyze and problem solve, plan and organize, exercise management control, provide leadership, adapt to stress, and demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS: THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS: A review of applicants' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN: Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN: Deadline for Filing: 5:00:00 PM Friday, January 17, 2025. Review of Minimum Qualifications: Friday, January 31, 2025. Oral Examination*: Week of February 24, 2025. BENEFITS:
Alameda 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. Conclusion:
All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received, or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.
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The 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 AGENCY:
The 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 POSITION:
Under general supervision, on an assigned shift, is responsible for the operation of Juvenile Hall, Camp Wilmont Sweeney, community service work programs, and the detention alternatives; performs the duties of a shift supervisor at Camp Wilmont Sweeney; is in complete charge of Juvenile Hall on the evening, weekend, and holiday shifts; provides functional supervision over Juvenile Institutional Officers at Camp Sweeney on the midnight and graveyard shifts; and does related work as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education:
Successful completion of at least 60 semester, or 90 quarter, units from an accredited college or university, preferably with specialization in Sociology, Criminology, Psychology, Political Science, Child Development, Penology, or a closely related field. Experience:
Either I - The equivalent of two years of full-time experience in the classification of Institutional Supervisor I or the equivalent of five years of experience in the class of Juvenile Institutional Officer. Or II - The equivalent of five years of increasingly responsible, full-time experience at a level equivalent to a Juvenile Institutional Officer in a correctional setting. License:
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license. May be required to obtain a Class “B” driver's license. Special Requirements:
Must meet the minimum standards for Peace Officer (Sec. 1031 Government Code). Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment. A thorough background investigation will be made of all prospective Institutional Supervisors. Any felony conviction is disqualifying. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies: Knowledge of:
Laws and codes governing the custody and care of youth, community resources principles and techniques of individual and group counseling, ethnic and cultural differences, psychology and behavior patterns of youth, physical layout of building and grounds, procedures and policies of Juvenile Hall, Camps, and Juvenile Division, basic mathematics, principles of evidence-based supervision, and personnel management practices. Ability to:
Communicate orally and in writing, make decisions, analyze and problem solve, plan and organize, exercise management control, provide leadership, adapt to stress, and demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS: THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS: A review of applicants' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN: Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN: Deadline for Filing: 5:00:00 PM Friday, January 17, 2025. Review of Minimum Qualifications: Friday, January 31, 2025. Oral Examination*: Week of February 24, 2025. BENEFITS:
Alameda 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. Conclusion:
All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received, or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.
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