Salary has been updated to reflect the salary increase effective August 2, 2026.
The list developed from this recruitment may be used to fill regular full-time and/or part-time vacancies at the Juvenile Hall division of the Probation Department.
Under general supervision, primary responsibility is to supervise and provide for the custody, care, safety, treatment, recreation, and daily activities of youth detained in the Mendocino County Juvenile Hall.
Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply.Se buscan personas bilingües en inglés y español. Para recibir una solicitud en español, llame a Recursos Humanos al 234-6600.
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:-
Book youth into facility following prescribed procedures; assign rooms for youth; orient new arrivals; issue supplies to youth; process inmate discharges or transfers; determine if youth is at risk of suicide or self-harm requiring evaluation by professional.
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Monitor behavior of youth when going to and from school, cafeteria, while in living unit, during showers, during visits, and during outside recreation.
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Refer youth in crisis situations to appropriate specialist.
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Explain, monitor, and reinforce facility rules, policies, and procedures.
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Receive, maintain, and account for the personal property of youth; return or send personal property to youth upon discharge; maintain appropriate written records.
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Visually and physically search youth for prohibited possessions, contraband, weapons, or narcotics; inspect quarters of youth for contraband; inspect and direct cleaning activities of youth for maintenance of sanitation, orderliness, and safety.
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Promote acceptable attitude and behavior of youth to assist them in adjusting to confinement; confer with assigned supervisors or officers regarding behavioral or other inmate problems; hold youth accountable for their behavior.
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Communicate with Probation Officers, attorneys, and/or other law enforcement and social service agencies on youth cases.
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Write incident and crime reports as required and write special reports for Probation Officers and courts as requested.
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Counsel youth and/or their families on problems; develop treatment plans detailing behavioral goals.
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Conduct group sessions to resolve problems between youth and to structure shift activities.
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Dispense medically cleared prescription medications and over-the-counter medications.
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Transport youth to and from medical appointments, court, or other locations; transfer youth to other facilities.
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Perform laundry duties as required.
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Anticipate and avert potential problems; assist in suppressing and controlling problems that occur; report incidents in the prescribed manner.
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Enter and retrieve a variety of information from a computer; maintain daily logs and records on school attendance, medical treatment, unusual incidents, and the number and location of youth; write reports concerning juvenile activities and behavior.
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Answer inquiries from the criminal justice stakeholders, program providers and family members.
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Attend staff or other meetings.
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Assume responsibility for operation and security of unit when regular supervisor is unavailable.
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Perform other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Education and Experience:
High school diploma GED or equivalent.
A minimum of six (6) months of progressively responsible related experience is preferred but not required.
Licenses and Certifications:
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Valid Driver's License
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State Corrections Authority STC Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course (within first year of job assignment)
Preferred but not required licenses and certifications (requires the ability to obtain within first year of job assignment):
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Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) - Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course, or applicable substitution as defined by BSCC.
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Penal Code 832
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First Aid/CPR Certificate
Special Requirements:
Must be able to meet physical and psychological standards and pass a detailed background investigation.
Written testing for qualified Youth Corrections Officer applicants is currently scheduled for Sept 22-24, 2026.
- Please note the dates are subject to change. You will be notified at least 7 days prior to the actual test date.
Important Application Information:
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It is your responsibility to demonstrate through your application materials how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position/s for which you apply.
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You must complete all sections of the application. A résumé or other information you feel will help us evaluate your qualifications may be attached to your completed application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that contain only a résumé or those that reference “see résumé” will be rejected as incomplete.
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Check your application before submitting to ensure it is complete and correct; no new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
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Inquiry will be made of your former and current employers; please provide the names and telephone numbers of supervisors on your application.
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You must provide the names and contact information of at least three (3) references (not relatives) that have knowledge of your job skills, experience, ability and/or character.
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Application materials are the property of Mendocino County and will not be returned.
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It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number or address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.
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The exam process listed on this flyer is tentative. Mendocino County reserves the right to make necessary modifications to the examination plan. Such revisions will be in accordance with approved personnel standards. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified.
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The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.
Examination Process: All complete applications will be reviewed; incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants meeting the job requirements and qualifications will be invited to participate in a written exam (pass/fail). Those who pass the written exam will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Based on the number of candidates passing the written exam, a qualifications appraisal (oral examination) (weight 100) may be administered. The examination process will test the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. A passing mark of 70 must be attained for placement on the employment list.
Special Testing: The County of Mendocino is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), if special accommodations for a disability or religious conviction are necessary at any stage of the application and/or testing process, please notify the Human Resources Department in advance at (707) 234-6600. Reasonable notice is required to allow adequate time for review and evaluation of your request.
Special Requirements: Employment in some County departments or positions may require the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background, which may include fingerprinting, and/or a medical examination, which may include drug screening.
This announcement is a synopsis of duties and requirements of this job. To review the complete classification specification and benefits, please see the HR website. Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.
The County of Mendocino participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If hired, the information you provide on your Form I-9 will be used to verify your authorization to work in the United States.
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The County of Mendocino is an Equal Opportunity Employer
