Reserve Juvenile Correctional Officer

Position Description

Apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time. 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. 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.

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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. The background investigation will require candidates to provide information regarding personal history including legal issues - arrests and/or convictions; personal information - relatives, references, and acquaintances; verification of education, experience and employment; residences; financial status;

military service; and vehicle operation history. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive; other relevant areas may be investigated and verified.

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: .

Please note:

• It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any email address, mailing address, and telephone number changes.
• Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.

• 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…