JOB
BEFORE YOU APPLY, PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION ON THIS JOB BULLETIN.
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This recruitment is
ONLY for
lateral transfers from other California public agencies.
The County of Santa Barbara Probation Department is currently accepting lateral transfer applications for current regular employees of another public agency operating a personnel merit system in the State of California for the Juvenile Institutions Officer classification.***********************************
SALARY / BENEFITS: Salary: $75,666.45 - $96,487.56 Annually, plus bilingual and uniform allowance when applicable.
BENEFITS OVERVIEW:-
Vacation: 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment.
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Holidays: 12 days per year.
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Sick Leave: 12 days sick leave per year. Unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement.
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Health Plan: Choice of medical and dental plans (with vision care). County contributes toward the employee's premium.
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On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria: Provides ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents over age of 2.
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For County benefits, please visit here. In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for retirement reciprocity and time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate.
The Probation Department is accepting applications to fill full-time vacancies for the Juvenile Institutions Officer position
at the Juvenile Justice Center, located in Santa Maria, California. We are accepting applications to establish
one list that will be used to fill current and future vacancies at that location. Therefore,
applicants must be willing to accept an assignment at the Juvenile Justice Center. It is required that you select the "Santa Maria" location on the application to be considered.
THE POSITION: Under direction, supervises, controls, guides, routinely counsels and motivates a group of youths in detention and/or treatment facilities; performs related duties as required.
The ideal candidate will possess
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Reputation for honesty and trustworthiness
- Excellent command presence
- Good moral character
- Credibility
- Integrity EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Orients, observes, supervises controls, motivates, counsels, and maintains headcount of youths in a detention and/or treatment facility; enforces disciplinary rules and policies of the institution/facility; delivers medication as prescribed; participates in individual, group, or crisis counseling and facilitates the application of certain programs and compliance with case plans.
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Plans, organizes, and coordinates work project details, recreation, and leisure activities for youth detainees; ensures youths complete activities within allotted timeframes.
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Observes and writes reports on the attitude, behavior, and adjustment of youth detainees; recommends intervals at which suicidal youths should be observed; and enters pertinent narrative and statistical information into computer programs.
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Supervises youth and young adult detainees during showers in order to ensure hygiene and security; supervises youths and young adults in performing work details.
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Receives and releases youth and young adults; may make intake and release decisions; contacts and informs parents/guardians of case status; supervises visits between parents and youths; supervises youths who are on alternative release status or on probation and living at home.
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Redirects and/or physically restrains and/or redirects assaultive youths; secures and transports detained youth and young adults.
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Participates in the development of case plans; participates in team meetings with youth/young adults and family members, schools, and mental health professionals to determine case plan objectives and treatment goals
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Occasionally assists in the routine preparation and serving/distribution of meals.
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May train colleagues in a specialized area of expertise; may train and guide Extra Help employees and volunteers.
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May act as lead officer of a shift, as needed.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Incumbents must work in a structured, regimented work environment that includes working shifts, weekends, and holidays. Incumbents must enforce rules while maintaining flexibility and adhere to professional ethics in working with youth and young adults; wear required uniform; stand for extended periods of time (up to eight hours per shift); work outdoors in a varying climate; may perform First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
All candidates for the job of
Juvenile Institutions Officer, Lateral Transfer must successfully complete the following:
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BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION includes an interview and 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.
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POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION will measure the accuracy of information given during the background investigation process and is part of the background investigation.
After a conditional offer of employment has been accepted, appointee must successfully complete the following:
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PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATION is given by a psychologist. 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 Institutions Officer.
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MEDICAL EXAMINATION: Appointee is subject to a medical examination.
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Submit written documentation of his/her LEGAL RIGHT TO WORK in the United States.
The appointee must also satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.
TO APPLY:
If after reviewing all of the information above you believe you meet the employment standards, please complete the following steps.
1. Click on the
Apply link at the top of the screen and complete the online application and supplemental questionnaire. Your application must be fully completed to be considered. A resume is not required.
2. Print the
Authorization for Release of Personnel Information Form and Lateral Transfer Information Request by clicking HERE. You must complete the entire Authorization for Release of Personnel Information Form, the Lateral Transfer Information Request must be entirely completed by your agency Human Resources. We WILL NOT accept electronically signed forms.
3. Send the completed forms to your
Authorized Public Agency operating in a personnel merit system in the State of California to complete the requested information and send the authorization forms AND Job Description to the County Human Resources Department within 30 business days of submitting your application.
Forms must be sent directly from your agency Human Resources to us using the methods below:
E-mail:
[email protected]
Receipt of these documents along with the submitted online application will then be reviewed for Employment Standards.
Due to the volume of applications we receive, not all candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to continue in the hiring process. Thank you for your interest in our department.
Disaster Service Workers: Pursuant to Governmental code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.
Statement of Commitment
The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law, state law, or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a merit-based selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a long-standing practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.
APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: Recruitment open continuously, until positions have been filled.
Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com.
If you have questions regarding the recruitment not answered in this job announcement, please email Marisa Ortiz, Supervising Probation Officer at
[email protected]