Juvenile Institutional Officer Intermittent

THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended.

Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing.

Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.

Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted on-line.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Alameda County Probation Department is to protect the public safety by providing supervision, services, support and opportunities to our clients on behalf of the people of Alameda County through quality supervision, leadership, services and effective partnerships.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Alameda County Probation Department is an essential element of the County’s system of public protection and human services. The Department’s role is to reduce the impact of crime in the community by providing accurate, comprehensive and timely information and recommendations to the Courts, providing community-based sanctions and treatment for offenders, and working cooperatively with law enforcement agencies and community organizations with similar objectives. The Department provides a wide range of mandated and discretionary investigative, advisory, and supervisory services to adult and juvenile probationers pursuant to State law and the County Charter.

For more detailed information about the department, visit: Alameda County Probation Department. 

Juvenile Institutional Officer Intermittents are on call to provide relief during emergencies and absences of regular staff.  They may work at any of the Probation Department’s institutional facilities and are assigned responsibility for the care, custody, and control of juveniles.  Positions in this class are not expected to be filled on a long-term basis.  General supervision is received in custodial and safety procedures and programming activities from an Institutional Supervisor, or another shift supervisor who will oversee security functions, coordinate activities, and handle major emergencies or disciplinary problems.  Site and shift work assignments may be received from designated permanent juvenile hall staff.  Incumbents may be assigned to any shift any day of the week.  Because of the short duration of assignments, Juvenile Institutional Officer Intermittents may receive closer supervision than regular counseling staff.

For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: Juvenile Institutional Officer Intermittent (#6210N). 

EITHER I

Education:

A minimum of ten acceptable college or university level courses which may be expected to provide knowledge and abilities required for this position. These courses must be equal to or greater than 30 semester units or 45 quarter units successfully completed.

Most Acceptable College Coursework:

• 2 courses in English (designed to improve report writing abilities)
• 2 courses in psychology
• 2 courses in sociology
• 2 courses in cultural anthropology, ethnic studies or similar courses
• 2 courses in criminology

OR II

The equivalent of one year of full-time experience involving the organization, direction, or supervision of youth groups in correctional counseling, or in a recreational or correctional setting.

License:

Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license. May be required to obtain a Class B driver's license.

Special Requirements:

• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
• A good driving record according to DMV negligent operator guidelines and qualifications for automotive insurance.
• Applicants are not required to be a US citizen, but must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law (Per SB 960).
• Persons appointed to positions in this class in the Probation Department must meet the minimum standards for a Peace Officer (Sec. 1031 Government Code).
• Any felony conviction is disqualifying.

Knowledge of:

• General emotional and behavioral patterns of both delinquent and non-delinquent juveniles and of the causes of juvenile delinquency.
• General principles of working with adolescent groups and individuals.
• Standard health practices and first aid.
• Principles and practices of the care, safety, and custody of juveniles.

Ability to:

• Secure the respect and confidence of adolescents.
• Maintain firm discipline in a fair and tactful manner.
• Aid in the rehabilitation of delinquent adolescents.
• Supervise housekeeping and recreational activities appropriate to a detention setting.
• Secure and maintain cooperation of fellow workers.
• Prepare accurate and meaningful observation reports.
• Handle emergency situations.
• Diffuse aggressive behavior.
• Protect self or detainees from physical attack. 

Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency.

*The combined oral examination/hiring interview, in addition to establishing an eligibility list, may serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in this classification.

The County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall wellbeing.  These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Well-Being

• Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
• Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
• Vision or Vision Reimbursement
• Share the Savings
• Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• County Allowance Credit
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

• 12 paid holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
• Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
• Child Care Resources
• 1st United Services Credit Union

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement.  This provides a summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email.  Please add @jobaps.com, @acgov.org, Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org and Noreply@jobaps.com as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the 'My applications' button on the Current Job Openings page.

Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.

NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box Noreply@jobaps.com and Noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at hrs.alamedacountyca.gov. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the bulletin for the recruitment for which you have applied.

Tracy Gonzalez | Human Resources Analyst
Human Resource Services, County of Alameda
510-272-5085 | Email: Tracy.Gonzalez@acgov.org
hrs.alamedacountyca.gov.

Disaster Service Worker

All Alameda 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 report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Alameda County has a diverse workforce, that is representative of the communities we serve, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors protected under federal, state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive, and welcoming workplace environment.