Juvenile Corrections Officer I​/II Extra-

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Level I Hiring Range: $26.38 - $29.02/Hourly DOE
Level II Hiring Range: $29.15 - $32.07/Hourly DOE

Full-Time:
Level I Hiring Range: $4,573 - $5,031/Monthly DOE
Level II Hiring Range: $5,053 - $5,559/Monthly DOE

• Passion for working with youth, with a genuine desire to support their growth and development.

• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional maturity to engage effectively with youth from diverse socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.

• A person of integrity, compassion, and humility, committed to serving as a positive influence.

• Team-oriented mindset, with a willingness to collaborate and support colleagues in a dynamic work environment.

• Positive role model, consistently demonstrating respectful behavior, accountability, and professionalism.

• Ability to mentor, guide, and inspire youth, encouraging positive change and fostering hope for a brighter future.

• Experience as a coach, mentor, teacher, or in a similar youth-focused role, either professionally or personally.

• Proven ability to multi-task, remain calm under pressure, and respond appropriately in high-stress or challenging situations.

• Committed to upholding department policies and procedures, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all.

The minimum and preferred requirements are listed below. While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications, Human Resources reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further participation in selection procedures.

Juvenile Corrections Officer I
MINIMUM
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Equivalent to graduation from high school and some college coursework in a related field or one (1) year of work experience which has involved extensive public contact.
PREFERRED
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In addition to the minimum, an Associate’s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in psychology, administration of justice/criminology, behavioral or social sciences, social work, or related field and one (1) year experience working with juveniles in a Title 15 detention facility.

Juvenile Corrections Officer II
MINIMUM
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In addition to the requirements of the I level, one (1) year of experience in counseling and overseeing juveniles in a Title 15 detention facility equivalent to the County’s class of Juvenile Corrections Officer I and successful completion of the Juvenile Counselor Core curriculum approved by Standards of Training and Corrections.
PREFERRED
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In addition to the minimum, an Associate’s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in psychology, administration of justice/criminology, behavioral or social sciences, social work or related field and up to three (3) years experience working in counseling and overseeing juveniles in a Title 15 detention facility equivalent to the County’s class of Juvenile Corrections Officer I.

• The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver's license within ten (10) days of employment; maintain throughout employment.
• Possess or obtain a valid First Aid and CPR Certification within one (1) year of appointment to classification and maintain annually thereafter.
• Possess or obtain California 832 PC Certification for limited peace officer status within one (1) year of appointment to classification.
• Complete California State Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) Juvenile Counselor Core Course Certificate within one (1) year of appointment to classification. Must successfully complete additional required certified instruction and maintain annually thereafter.

• Positions in this classification are Peace Officers as defined in Section 830.55 of the California Penal Code, and must meet employment guidelines and standards established by the Commission for Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) for peace officers; the provisions of Sections 1029 and 1031 of the California Government Code; and the Standards and Training for Corrections (STC), Selection and Training Standards, as contained in Title…