Unit Supervisor, Probation

Introduction

READ THIS ENTIRE BULLETIN FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REAPPLY FOR THIS RECRUITMENT. THIS IS A REOPENING OF A CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION. If you have previously applied or started an application for Unit Supervisor, Probation, Examination #25-6122-01, read this entire bulletin. There are specific instructions on how to reapply for this position.

PLEASE CONTACT THE EXAMINATION ANALYST, TRACY GONZALEZ ZALEZ TO HAVE YOUR PREVIOUS APPLICATION RELEASED BACK TO YOU.

The scores and dispositions of candidates for this examination will be merged with previous exam participants. If you have previously submitted an application and choose to reapply, your new score/disposition will replace your current disposition. A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing.

Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted on-line.

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.

The Department provides a wide range of mandated and discretionary investigative, advisory, and supervisory services to adult and juvenile probationers pursuant to State law and the County Charter.

The Position:
Under direction, to supervise and guide a unit of Deputy Probation Officers engaged in functions such as pre‑sentence investigations, home supervision, supervision of adult or juvenile offenders or out‑of‑home placement of wards of the Juvenile Court; and to do related work as required.

Education:

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

• Option I:
  The equivalent of five years of full‑time experience in a Probation Department classification equivalent to, or higher than, the class of Deputy Probation Officer II in the Alameda County classified service.
• Option II:
  The equivalent of five years of professional, full‑time correctional casework experience at the level of Deputy Probation Officer II in a probation, law enforcement agency, parole agency, or correctional institution.

Substitution:
Possession of a master’s degree or above may be substituted for two years of the required experience.

Special Requirements:
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s license. Possession of an automobile may be required. Good driving record according to DMV negligent operator guidelines and qualification for automotive insurance. Persons appointed to positions in this classification in the Probation Department must meet the minimum requirements for Peace Officer (Section 1031 Government Code). Applicants are not required to be a US citizen, but must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law (Per SB 960).

Any felony conviction is disqualifying.

NOTE:

The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

• Interviewing techniques.
• Employee supervision and appraisal techniques.
• Intermediate math.
• Basic math plus fractions, decimals and percentages.
• State, Federal and local statutes, ordinances, regulations, rules, policies and procedures.
• Departmental policies and philosophy.
• Trends in correctional field.
• Evidence‑based probation supervision practices.

Ability to:

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