Reserve Juvenile Correctional Officer

APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME

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.

FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM THE FRESNO COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT ABOUT THIS EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY.

Please note
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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.

As a condition of employment, candidates must undergo and pass a thorough background investigation, polygraph, and medical and psychological examinations. The investigation will require candidates to provide information regarding personal history, legal issues, references, education, experience, employment, residences, financial status, military service, and vehicle operation history.

• Supervise youth on–site or in the community.
• Transport youth detained or committed to the Juvenile Justice Campus.
• Perform control room activities and functions.
• Perform related work as required.

• Possession of a United States high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Completion of thirty (30) semester units of coursework acceptable within the United States accredited college or university system.
• 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.
• 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).
• Possession of a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate prior to appointment.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Under California Penal Code Section 830.5, candidates must meet all peace‑officer status requirements pursuant to Federal, State, and local legislation.

Applications must be submitted online only
. An online application can be found at  Open the Job Information Flyer and click Apply to begin the online application process.

After the filing deadline, applicants may check the status of the recruitment by logging on to

• A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application with all education and work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
• A valid driver’s license number.
• Supplemental Questionnaire.
• Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
• Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be disqualified.
• Submissions must be received by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
• Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person in our office will not be accepted.

Written BSCC Examination

• 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.

Positions in this classification are in Medical Group III – Heavy Physical Activity. 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.

The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 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