Reserve Juvenile Correctional Officer

Reserve Juvenile Correctional Officer

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. 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.

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.

Education:

Possession of a United States' high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

AND

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.

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. Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of the recruitment at anytime by logging on to:

Required application materials:

• A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application must be submitted online only and shall include:
• All education and work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
• 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.
• A valid driver's license number.

• Supplemental Questionnaire

Please Note:

• 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
- 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.

• 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.

Please Note:

• 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:  (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…