Deputy Probation Correctional Officer

DEPUTY PROBATION CORRECTIONAL OFFICER I

The Orange County Probation Department assists the criminal justice system in Orange County, California by making a safer Orange County through positive change.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Deputy Probation Correctional Officer I is an entry-level class in the Deputy Probation Correctional Officer series and works under direct supervision. Incumbents are peace officers under the California Penal Code section 830.5.

The Deputy Probation Correctional Officer I for Probation will be responsible for the following:

• Providing direct supervisory responsibility for youth in 24-hour, seven-day a week secure and non-secure facilities
• Making periodic checks of rooms or units and recording safety checks and population verifications
• Conducting activities designed to assist in the resocialization of youth
• Observing and recording behavioral actions or disturbances; providing situational counseling to juvenile offenders if necessary
• Effectively de-escalating violent behavior and participating in the physical restraint of violent and assaultive youth when necessary
• Logging and maintaining information related to unit activity, writing reports and maintaining files

Work hours may include a combination of days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Candidates selected for these positions will be required to attend an eight-week state-mandated academy, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES

The ideal candidate will possess extensive professional work experience and/or knowledge in the following competencies:

• Leadership and Teamwork
• Handling Conflict and Stress
• Oral and Written Communication

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

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RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Human Resource Services screens all application materials for minimum and desirable qualifications. After screening, candidates who meet the minimum and desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process.

Online Assessment (Multiple-Choice Test) | (Weighted 100%)

The department will administer the Juvenile Correctional Officer Exam, which is mandated by California's Board of State and Community Corrections.

Facilities Tour | (Refer/Non-Refer)

The department will administer a 1-1.5 hour tour, which is required to move onto the next step in the process.

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.