APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME
The Fresno County Probation Department invites applications for the position of Reserve Juvenile Correctional Officer. Incumbents provide direct supervision, counsel, and transport youth detained or committed to the Juvenile Justice Campus; supervise youth on-site or in the community; perform control room activities and functions; and perform related work as required.
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Please note: Reserve Juvenile Correctional Officer is an extra-help (temporary) classification. Incumbents are paid an hourly rate for actual hours worked, are not entitled to benefits, do not obtain permanent status, and serve at the will of the department head. Successful candidates will be placed at the Juvenile Justice Campus (located at Highway 99 and American Avenue).
APPLICANTS MUST BE WILLING TO WORK OVERTIME IF NECESSARY AND SHIFTS AS ASSIGNED INCLUDING NIGHTS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.
Fresno County Juvenile Institutions are "No Hostage" facilities. In the event you are taken hostage, the County will not bargain for your safe release.
Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.
Education: Possession of a United States' high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
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Completion of thirty (30) semester units of coursework that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system.
Substitution: One (1) year of full-time, paid or volunteer experience working with youth in a public setting may substitute for fifteen (15) semester units of the required education.
License: Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent. Incumbents may be required to obtain a Class "B" driver's license, or equivalent.
Certificate: Possession of a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate is required prior to appointment.
Age: Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
Other: Under California Penal Code Section 830.5, the Reserve Juvenile Correctional Officer classification is defined as a Peace Officer. Therefore, candidates must be able to meet all pre-employment as well as ongoing peace officer status requirements pursuant to Federal, State, and local legislation.
As a condition of employment with the Probation Department, candidates must undergo and pass a thorough and rigid background investigation, polygraph, and medical and psychological examinations. The background investigation will require candidates to provide information regarding personal history including legal issues - arrests and/or convictions; personal information - relatives, references, and acquaintances; verification of education, experience and employment; residences; financial status; military service; and vehicle operation history. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive; other relevant areas may be investigated and verified.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at FresnoCountyJobs.com.
Open the Job Information Flyer to begin the online application process.
Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of the recruitment at anytime by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca.
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It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any email address, mailing address, and telephone number changes.
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Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
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A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application must be submitted online only and shall include:
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All education and work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
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If education was completed outside the United States' accredited college or university system, documentation that the education is comparable to that received within the United States' system must be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment.
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A valid driver's license number.
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Supplemental Questionnaire
Please Note:
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Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
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Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be disqualified.
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Submissions must be received by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
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Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person in our office will not be accepted.
SELECTION PROCESS:
Written BSCC Examination - Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the written examination process. Applicants who cannot attend their scheduled exam can reapply and be scheduled for the next available written exam. Successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months, and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur. Should a recruitment be open on a continuous basis, eligibles shall be certified in the order they are received not to exceed the maximum certification the department is entitled to.
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Tentative Initial Exam Date: March 20, 2026
Subsequent exams will be tentatively conducted monthly.
Tentative Initial Interview Dates: April 14-15, 2026
Subsequent interviews will be conducted approximately two weeks following candidate certification to the hiring department.
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The written examination is developed and mandated by the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC). The BSCC has a Candidate Orientation Booklet available to applicants interested in an overview of the exam. You may download a copy of the Candidate Orientation Booklet at the following link: http://www.bscc.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/COB.pdf (Download PDF reader). The BSCC Selection Exam for Local Corrections is a newly developed, statewide examination in use by California agencies for the selection of entry-level Adult Corrections Officer (ACO), Juvenile Corrections Officer (JCO), and Probation Officer (PO), effective August 17, 2020. Applicants who have taken the previous version of this exam (BSCC Juvenile Correctional Officer) are unable to transfer test scores, as the new exam version contains updated content and revised scoring criteria.
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Applicants who have taken the new exam either with Fresno or another county after the effective date of August 17, 2020, may submit their results by the filing deadline in lieu of taking the exam again. You must either attach a copy of your results to your online employment application or email a copy to [email protected].
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The eligible list for this recruitment may be extended up to 12 months.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Positions in this classification are in Medical Group III - Heavy Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require heavy physical effort using arms, legs, back and trunk in frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing (or offering resistance equivalent to) over 25 pounds. Generally, considerable bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, as well as standing and walking are involved. Physical stamina is usually required and explosive strength using bursts of energy may be required, depending upon specific position assignments.
The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.
Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.
Analyst: Carolyn Maxwell
