Juvenile Institution Officer I

Full Job Description

• has strong communication skills and can effectively communicate with clients and other staff members;
• can be a positive role model and display empathy;
• is ethical, possesses integrity and values fairness and excellence;
• has the ability to maintain consistent and regular attendance;
• demonstrates strong interpersonal skills;
• will ensure safety and security; and
• can work closely with police officers, courts, parents and guardians.

• The direction and supervision of the daily activities of detained youth – e.g., housekeeping, school, yard work, meals, showering, and recreational activities
• Providing situational counseling according to individual and group needs
• Explaining and participating in the enforcement of facility rules and regulations
• Providing transportation of youth within, to, and from facilities
• Supervising vocational work crews
• Documenting information, preparing written reports, and submitting evaluations
• Communicating with professionals and the parents / caregivers of youth
• Conducting searches of youth and facilities

• You make a difference in the lives of youth
• The workplace is professional, nurturing and supportive
• There are opportunities for a flexible work schedule
• Competitive salary and benefits, with training provided
• Numerous career growth opportunities

• Interacting with volatile / aggressive youth
• Managing daily schedule of youth while ensuring policies and procedures are upheld in a facility that operates 24/7
• Making reasonable decisions during times of volatility and stress
• Coping with exposure to stressful situations
• Having to physically intervene when youth are attempting to cause harm to others

• Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
• Safety Focus: Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
• Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
• General Physical Ability: Using strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and coordination
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
• Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue

Qualifications

Additional Information

1. Application Filing and Evaluation: Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application, applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.

Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) - Multiple Choice Assessment: Candidates that possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the Board of State and Community Corrections: Selection Examination for the Adult Corrections Officer, Juvenile Corrections Officer, and Probation Officer Classifications for Local Corrections - Multiple Choice Assessment.

The assessment is designed to measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the job.

These may include, but are not limited to written communication (spelling & grammar), reading comprehension (identifying a difference & understanding passages), applying rules (logic sequences, appropriate placement, level of priority, forms, & scenarios).

and basic math (addition & subtraction). For more information, please visit http://www.bscc.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/COB.pdf. (Weight 100%)

2. Departmental Interviews
   
3. Physical Requirements: Those candidates who successfully pass the written exam may be required to pass drug screening, a physical agility test and/or a functional capacity evaluation pursuant to California Government Code section to 1031 prior to progressing further in the hiring process.

Background Investigation: A Juvenile Institution Officer job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a thorough background investigation.

This includes written and oral psychological screening as specified in Section 1031 of the California Government Code. The background investigation also includes a criminal record investigation.

Individuals will not be hired for this position if they have been convicted of a felony, as a juvenile or adult, in any state or federal jurisdiction or if they have committed an offense in another state or federal jurisdiction that would have been a felony if committed in this state.

In evaluating candidates for this position, the Probation Department will additionally consider areas such as illegal drug use, driving record, financial responsibility, previous employment, honesty, and general conduct.



The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.


For recruitment specific questions, please contact Chris Miller at chris.miller@hrd.cccounty.us. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.
CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer.

If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances.

Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County.

If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect.

Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.