Supervising Juvenile Services Officer

at  Kings County

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS *MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE*

Please note: When completing the work history portion of your application, please include each level as a separate entry when applicable. For example, if you were a Juvenile Corrections Officer I and promoted to a Juvenile Corrections Officer II, each level should be entered separately to reflect the time held at each level. Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the work history portion of your application. It is also important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years. A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental questions. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the recruitment.
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in the supervision of juveniles, including at least one (1) year of experience at a level equivalent to the classification of Senior Juvenile Services Officer with Kings County.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Qualify for security clearance through a background investigation (including, but not limited to a medical and psychological evaluations) and fingerprint check. Ability to work standard eight-hour shifts or alternate shifts, such as ten- or twelve-hour shifts, work irregular hours including emergencies, evenings, weekends and holidays, work varying shifts as necessary, and work overtime or mandated overtime. Ability to work in a locked detentions facility which enforces a “lock down, no hostages” policy. Ability to qualify for and carry a firearm for certain assignments.
Must meet minimum standards as described in California Government Code Sections 1029 and 1031. Must meet physical standards established by the California Board of Corrections and any other pre-employment as well as ongoing peace officer requirements pursuant to federal, state, and local legislation.

• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of staff ensuring the custody, rehabilitation, safety and security, and well-being of youth and young adults in the Juvenile Custodial Facilities; trains staff in work procedures; evaluates employee performance, counsels employees, and effectively recommends initial disciplinary action; assists in selection and promotion.
• Participates in the development of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for assigned services and programs; recommends and implements policies and procedures including standard operating procedures for assigned operations.
• Monitors activities of the work unit; identifies opportunities for improving rehabilitation program delivery and procedures; provides recommendations concerning process changes; reviews with appropriate management staff; implements improvements.
• Participates in annual budget preparation; identifies resource needs and prepares recommendations and cost estimates for management review.
• Provides staff assistance to management; prepares and presents staff reports and other written materials; supervises the establishment and maintenance of reports, records, databases, and files; ensures the proper documentation of operations and activities.
• Answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates and responds to complaints and inquiries from citizens, other departments, and agencies; recommends corrective actions to resolve issues.
• Consults with superiors and coordinates with facility staff, mental health staff, teachers, probation officers, law enforcement, and others regarding the conduct, attitudes, and special problems of justice involved youth and young adults and how to best support their rehabilitation.
• Coordinates with various internal and external agencies to establish support for and facilitate juvenile services programs.
• Conducts quality assurance activities including regular case reviews, observations, and staff meetings to ensure work quality and compliance with County, program, and mandated requirements.
• Attends and participates in a variety of department and division meetings; conducts regular meetings with staff to review work activities and to discuss rehabilitation program opportunities, successes, and challenges.
• Provides technical consultation and guidance to officers with difficult cases and assists with the most complex and/or highly sensitive cases; reviews and approves case actions, reports, and other documentation prepared by staff.
• Participates in training; stays abreast of new trends and innovations related in the field of youth and young adult rehabilitation, juvenile services, and corrections.
• Maintains security of the Juvenile Custodial Facilities; provides assistance to Juvenile Services Manager and/or Deputy Chief Probation Officer in administrative matters; is responsible for general maintenance and housekeeping.
• Ensures staff observe and comply with all County and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Performs related duties as assigned