Recruitment #18-SW2-01
Date Opened | 6/22/2018 3:00:00 PM |
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Filing Deadline | 7/2/2018 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $ 6,595 - 8,275 / Month |
Job Type | Promotional |
THE JOB: Under general direction, be responsible for the operation of Juvenile Hall on an assigned shift; and to train, direct, schedule, supervise and evaluate subordinate Group Supervisors; oversee the activities of detainees; serve as a member of the Department's supervisory team; and do other work as required.
THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these would be:
Two years of experience performing duties comparable to a Group Supervisor II in Santa Cruz County. Employees must complete the Supervisor Core Training as mandated by the Corrections Standards Authority within the first year of hire.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
License/Certificate Requirements: Upon hire possess valid California Class C Driver License. Complete mandated Standards and Training for Corrections Program requirements.
Fingerprint/Background Investigation: Ability to pass a full background investigation to meet provision of Government Code 1029, 1029.1 and 1031. Mentally and physically capable of performing the classification’s essential functions as summarized in the typical tasks section of the job specification.
Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of juvenile detention security requirements; operations and interrelationships of the criminal justice system; and laws, regulations and ordinances governing institutional administration for juveniles. Working knowledge of methods and techniques used in the rehabilitation of youth in the juvenile justice system; methods of juvenile behavior management and discipline; interviewing, counseling and crisis intervention principles and techniques; causes of social problems, including delinquency and crime; and public and private community resources available to minors and families. Some knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision and training.
Ability to: Supervise the activities of a facility for the care and custody of delinquent juveniles; train, plan, assign, review and evaluate the work of subordinate staff; interpret, explain and apply Federal and State laws, regulations and policies governing probation institution operations; implement new programs, prepare procedures, forms, manuals and resource materials; serve as an internal consultant, liaison and trainer to other professionals and organizations; interpret the detention program to the public and other agencies; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, juveniles, law enforcement agency representatives and others; interview persons from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and educational backgrounds to obtain confidential and sensitive information; counsel juveniles with behavioral or emotional problems; assess, through observation, the possible presence of substance abuse or mental health problems, and make the appropriate referrals; successfully work with emotional, antagonistic or manipulative offenders, probationers and their families; use physical restraints, drug testing devices and radios; write clear, concise and objective reports; prepare and maintain accurate records; evaluate, recommend improvements and assist in implementing automated systems and record keeping requirements; input, access and analyze data using a computer.
THE EXAMINATION: Your application and supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed to determine if you have met the education, experience, training and/or licensing requirements as stated on the job announcement. If you meet these criteria and are one of the best qualified, you may be required to compete in any combination of written, oral and/or performance examinations or a competitive evaluation of training and experience as described on your application and supplemental questionnaire. You must pass all components of the examination to be placed on the eligible list. The examination may be eliminated if there are ten or fewer qualified applicants. If the eligible list is established without the administration of the announced examination, the life of the eligible list will be six months and your overall score will be based upon an evaluation of your application and supplemental questionnaire. If during those six months it is necessary to administer another examination for this job class, you will be invited to take the examination to remain on the eligible list.
HOW TO APPLY: Apply Online Now! Click on the link below; or print out an application and supplemental questionnaire and mail/bring them to: Santa Cruz County Personnel Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room 510, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060. For information, call (831) 454-2600. Hearing Impaired TDD/TTY: 711. Applications will meet the final filing date if received in one of the following ways: 1) in the Personnel Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date, 2) submitted online before midnight of the final filing date.
IF YOU HAVE A DISABILITY THAT WOULD REQUIRE TEST ACCOMMODATION, CALL (831) 454-2600. WOMEN, MINORITIES AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
To comply with the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, Santa Cruz County verifies that all new employees are either U.S. citizens or persons authorized to work in the U.S.
Some positions may require fingerprinting and/or background investigation.
NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.
An Equal Opportunity Employer