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Juvenile Detention Officer

The current vacancy is within the Shasta County Probation Department. Written exam is scheduled monthly on the third Thursday at 9:00AM and 5:30PM (June's exam will be held on the fourth Thursday). See "Special Requirement" section regarding possession of a valid driver's license. Responses to supplemental questions required. Applications will be reviewed weekly until positions are filled. This recruitment will be used to fill multiple vacancies. Final filing date: continuous.

Salary information: Juvenile Detention Officer I: $4,330 flat rate monthly/ $24.98 flat rate hourly. Juvenile Detention Officer II: $4,545 - $5,801 monthly/ $26.22 - $33.47 hourly. *Please refer to the appropriate Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding for potential future salary increases.

About the position: Under supervision, to learn to provide for the counseling, care, welfare and custody of juveniles and transitional aged youth at the Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility and promote rehabilitation of residents through evidence- or research-based practices; and to perform related work as required. JDO's are assigned to the Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility (JRF) or River's Edge Academy and perform the duties of a juvenile correctional officer. The JRF is a 24-hour secure detention facility that provides a safe and secure environment for detained youth. Persons working in this position may be required to work mandatory overtime as needed. Daily functions include: planning, organizing, & supervising programs for residents including recreational activities; assisting youth in gaining insight into themselves and their relationship with others; maintaining effective discipline; teaching acceptable behavior; taking proper action for non-cooperating youth; assisting in the development and documentation of case plans; take measures to reduce tensions and avoid possible violence.

Special note: An individual will be required to pass a background investigation relevant to working in a law enforcement office or facility prior to being hired. Availability for day, swing, and graveyard shifts is required.

Why become a JDO? Juvenile Detention Officers (JDOs) have the ability on a daily basis to make a positive impact on the youth in custody. JDOs take pride in knowing that they have an opportunity to teach discipline, respect, accountability, and to promote rehabilitative efforts by mentoring the youth and conducting programming to aid in each youth's success. Each JDO recognizes that their work with the youth in custody has contributed to public safety and the success of future generations of the citizens of Shasta County.

Benefits for full-time employees: 12 holidays days per year; vacation: 10 days first 3 years; 15 days 4-9 years; 17 days 10-15 years; 20 days 16+ years; sick leave: 12 days per year; paid overtime opportunities; CalPERS retirement (2% @ 57); life insurance and long-term disability; insurance: medical, dental, and vision insurance, with the County paying all or a portion of premiums depending on plan and number of dependents selected; employee assistance program; Golden State Financial Authority Down Payment Assistance Program; Scholar Share 529 College Savings Plan.

Candidate characteristics: Possess a high school diploma (or equivalent); undergo a significant background investigation including credit history, driving history, personal history and criminal history; undergo an analysis of psychological traits and abilities relative to this position; undergo an analysis of physical condition; be willing to work in an institutional setting and is available to work all shifts.

Promotional opportunities: The Juvenile Detention Officer I/II is the first in a series of positions in the Juvenile Rehabilitation Facilities. As positions open, candidates may apply for the following positions: Juvenile Detention Officer III - Salary $58,692 - $74,904 Annually; Supervising Juvenile Detention Officer - Salary $64,704 - $82,584 Annually.

About Shasta County: Shasta County offers all of the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

About the department: The Probation Department conducts pre-sentence investigations, prepares pre-sentence reports, and makes placement recommendations for juveniles and adults accused of felonies. Following sentencing, the department monitors all individuals given terms of probation. The major divisions and "core" functions of the department are adult and juvenile intake, and adult and juvenile supervision.

The Shasta County Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility (JRF) is a 24-hour secure detention facility administered by the Probation Department. The JRF is responsible for the care, custody, and control of youth and transitional aged youth up to twenty-five years of age. Our mission is accomplished by ensuring staff serve as role models and project an appearance, attitude and behavior which creates an atmosphere conducive to positive change, and by working closely with our community partners to deliver research driven programs targeting the individual needs of our population.

Distinguishing characteristics: Juvenile Detention Officer I: This is the entry level Peace Officer position within this classification series. After approximately one year of successful service, successful completion of the basic Juvenile Corrections Officer Core training and at the discretion of the department, an individual may be promoted to a Juvenile Detention Officer II.

Juvenile Detention Officer II: This is the journey level Peace Officer position within this classification series. Incumbents are expected to perform assigned tasks with a high degree of independence and good judgment. Successful completion of one year as a Juvenile Detention Officer I and successful completion of the basic Juvenile Corrections Officer Core training and a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) approved PC 832 training is required.

Ideal candidate: The ideal candidate will have completed 30 units of course work at an accredited college and had one year of related job experience. Completion of the PC832 (Arrest, Search, and Seizure) training, First Aid and CPR training are desirable.

Examples of essential duties: Plans, organizes, delivers, and supervises programs for residents, including such activities as housekeeping chores, personal hygiene, meals, pro-social activities and recreational activities; conducts individual, group and family discussions to promote rehabilitation and reduce recidivism through the use of evidence- or research-based practices; assists residents to gain insight into themselves and their relationships with others; models pro-social behaviors, provides coaching and mentoring; takes proper action for non-cooperating residents; maintains effective discipline and instructs in acceptable behavior and pro-social activities and communication; maintains visual surveillance and follows prescribed measures for institutional security; maintains necessary logs, records, and reports; admits and releases residents upon proper authority; communicates with parents/guardians, probation officers, law enforcement, and other individuals as required; explains the purposes and procedures of the facility; remains alert for potential problems and takes measures to reduce tensions and avoid possible violence; assigned to the Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility and is available to work all shifts.

Program highlight: GROW Program: A hands-on agriculture/animal husbandry program where residents, under the supervision of Juvenile Detention Officers & services providers learn to grow fruits and vegetables and care for animals. River's Edge Academy: A treatment focused camp program in the Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility which serves as an alternative to out of home placement. Youth are supervised by Juvenile Detention Officers in a more relaxed living environment while participating in intensive behavioral and mental health treatment.

Qualifications: It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below. Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following: Juvenile Detention Officer I: Knowledge of: factors which influence human behavior; delinquency and criminogenic needs; good physical and mental health and hygiene; pro-social behavior; and evidence-based practices/interventions. Ability to: learn and apply the practices, procedures, and interventions of evidence-based or research-based practices, including motivational interviewing techniques and core correctional practices used in detention and custody of youth; respond constructively to behavior problems and gain the cooperation of residents; demonstrate positive role modeling; respond calmly and appropriately to emergency and crisis situations; plan and direct a group of residents in work, meal, education, and leisure time activities; learn to anticipate and prevent acts of violence to persons and property; learn applicable medical terminology and to deliver medications; write clear and concise log entries and reports; follow oral and written directions; demonstrate effective judgment; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; maintain a professional demeanor. Minimum qualifications: possession of at least a High School diploma (or its equivalent). Applicants must demonstrate an aptitude and willingness to perform those duties as described above. Juvenile Detention Officer II: Knowledge of: factors which influence human behavior; delinquency; good physical and mental health and hygiene; pro-social behavior; and evidence-based practices/interventions. Ability to: learn and apply the practices, procedures, and interventions of evidence-based or research-based practices, including motivational interviewing techniques and core corrections practices used in detention and custody of youth; respond constructively to behavior problems and gain the cooperation of residents; demonstrate positive role modeling; respond calmly and appropriately to emergency and crisis situations; plan and direct a group of residents in