Juvenile Detention Unit Supervisor; Probation Department RP-AC

Introduction

This examination is being given to fill multiple vacancies in the Probation Department and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application.
The Juvenile Detention Facility is a 24-hour operation. These positions require working rotating shifts which will include weekends and holidays, as well as working overtime.
The shifts are: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm; 9:00 am - 9:00 pm; and 6:00 pm - 6:00 am. Pre-Employment Physical, Drug Screen and Background:
Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination, a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible candidate has passed the drug screen, physical and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen and physical. All qualified candidates must participate in a mandatory orientation and complete the Personal History Statement (PHS), which will be provided at the mandatory orientation.

To review the PHS, click on the link to the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) forms page - San Joaquin County uses form 2-251:

PHS-Peace Officer. Find out more about the Juvenile Detention Unit Supervisor (JDUS) role and the rewarding opportunities that come with serving your community.

View the JDUS Brochure below!
JDUS BROCHURE A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.

NOTE:

All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

The following incentives and bonuses may be available for eligible new hires. Incentives and bonuses are subject to approval by Human Resources:

San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service.

Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours are subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions.

• $2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours)
• $1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours)
• $3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours)

Under general supervision, assigns, trains, supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate staff; supervises and maintains safety, security and discipline in the youthful offender facility with emphasis on collaboration, education, and partnership; supervises youthful offender programs; counsels youthful offenders; ensures adherence to facility policies and procedures; and does related or other work as required in accordance with Rule 3, Section 3 of the Civil Service Rules.

Incumbents serve at the first line supervisor level for the Juvenile Detention Officer series, having both supervisory and program responsibilities as well as performing casework. Those in this classification are responsible for the supervision of a living unit or work unit.

• Assigns, trains, supervises, and evaluates the work of subordinate staff.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with youthful offenders, individually and in groups, to gain compliance and build trust.
• Assesses programs and progress. Prepares reports.
• May prepare and maintain conduct records and reports.
• Ensures adherence to facility and departmental policies, procedures and rules.
• Maintains safety, security and discipline for staff and youthful offenders; participates in direct supervision of minors; physically restrains or subdues violent or attacking youthful offenders when appropriate for the safety and protection of themselves and others; learns to determine appropriate course of action when faced with potentially violent situations.
• Provides for communications between shifts.
• May distribute medications prescribed by medical professionals in accordance with currently established practice and procedures. Uses computers for detention management and communication.
• Transports youthful offender offenders when necessary.

EITHER PATTERN I

Experience: One year as a Juvenile Detention Officer with San Joaquin County.

OR PATTERN II

Education: Completion of sixty semester (or equivalent quarter) units at an accredited college or university, including at least eighteen semester (or equivalent quarter) units in the social or behavioral sciences.

AND

Experience: Two years of full-time experience in law enforcement, correctional work in a probation or parole agency, detention or residential treatment facility,…