Recruitment #14-6115-01
Date Opened | 10/17/2014 12:00:00 AM |
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Filing Deadline | 11/12/2014 5:00:00 PM |
Salary | $36.65 - $44.43/hour; $76,232.00 - $92.414.40/year |
Employment Type |
Permanent Full-Time Employment
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HR Analyst | Shelisa Jackson |
Department | Probation |
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 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Postmarks are not accepted. Applications will only be accepted on-line.
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 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.
The Alameda County Probation Department is aggressively seeking to fill positions of
DEPUTY PROBATION OFFICER III
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 AGENGY
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.
The Adult Division is responsible for supervision of Adult offenders placed on probation, Mandatory Supervision, and Post Release Community Supervision. Adult Services provides a wide range of services and supports to its clients, partnering agencies, and to the community. Primary responsibilities include, effective, consistent enforcement of court orders, rehabilitation and treatment opportunities to offenders, accurate and timely services to the courts and resources to victims of crimes.
Alameda County places a strong emphasis on juvenile delinquency prevention services. The Department operates in collaboration with schools, community organizations and County agencies. The Juvenile Division in the department places an emphasis on youth and family engagement and the use of risk and need assessments with the goal of reducing recidivism. The division focuses on a Positive Youth Development approach and seeks to be trauma informed in its practices.
The Department operates a 24-hour Juvenile Hall detention facility in San Leandro with a rated capacity of 360 juveniles with current staffing for 300 youth. Juvenile Hall provides alternatives to detention with Home Supervision, Electronic Monitoring, GPS, and Weekend Training Academy programs. The Department also runs Camp Wilmont Sweeney, a community placement facility. The camp is a 24-hour open setting residential treatment program. In FY2013-14, the Department supervised an average of 1,818 cases per month and had an average of 166 minors in placement.
THE POSITION
The Deputy Probation Officer III position is the journey-level classification and will perform pre-disposition/sentencing reports and supervision duties associated with adult or juveniles, make recommendations to the court for juvenile or adult offenders; to supervise adult and juvenile probationers and assist them in meeting the conditions and goals of probation; and to do other work as required.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
In addition to the minimum qualifications listed below, the ideal candidate will have:
· Advanced experience from the journey level class in the Deputy Probation Officer series. Positions in this class are distinguished by the higher degree of independence with which assignments are carried out and by the more varied and complex nature of the work. The Deputy Probation Officer III may be assigned special projects, mentor or train other staff in areas in which they possess expertise, provide lead direction or substitute for the supervisor on a short term basis.
· Exceptional communication skills, both in writing, with demonstrated attention to detail and orally. Additionally, must possess the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders, including but not limited to court personnel, departmental staff, youth and adult offenders, individuals from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds and service providers.
· Remarkable organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and issues and to accomplish multiple projects simultaneously.
· A keen awareness of the challenges of balancing the competing roles as peace officer, advocate, representative of the Probation Department, and a collaborator with family, providers, caregivers, community agencies and various stakeholders.
· A proven track record as an excellent decision maker who exercises skilled judgement, with a history of choosing and/or recommending appropriate courses of action by considering all implications and consequences. Must have the ability to take prompt action to achieve objectives and work proactively to identify and address issues.
· A positive attitude that can be summed up as a ‘can-do’ approach with a passion for the work, a readiness to take part and be a contributing team member, a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn and openness to new ideas.
· Proven resilience and stress tolerance demonstrated by maintaining calm and professional performance when faced with extremely difficult individuals, time pressures, adversity, opposition or unsafe conditions. Must have the ability to remain focused and composed in difficult situations.
· The highest ethical standards and must strive to uphold public trust by adhering to laws, rules, and demonstrating honesty and integrity, and modeling these qualities for the clients under his or her supervision.
· Successful case management experience with a proven record of setting concrete, realistic and attainable goals and playing an active role in ensuring that those goals are met. Also the ability to type and prepare comprehensive reports and read and understand complex legal documents.
· A thorough understanding of Probation processes and objectives and possess the necessary knowledge and skills required to perform investigative and case management duties.
For a detailed listing of the position of Deputy Probation Officer duties, please see the complete job description at the following link: Deputy Probation Officer III Job Specification.
THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF the following steps:
1) A review of candidates' applications and supplemental questionnaires to verify possession of the minimum qualifications by November 25, 2014.
2) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to take a written exam during the week of December 15, 2014.
3) Candidates passing the written exam will be invited to take a writing assessment between January 9-16, 2015, which will be pass/fail.
4) Candidates passing the writing assessment will be invited to participate in an oral examination the week of February 9, 2015, which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. This oral interview will also serve as the departmental interview.
5) Candidates passing the oral examination will be placed on a ranking list to participate in the next steps of the Probation Department's selection process.
6) All candidates must successfully complete the following (after passing oral examination):
· BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION includes a thorough check of police records, personal, military, and employment histories, and inquiry of persons who know you and evaluate whether you: respect the law and rights of others; are dependable and responsible; have demonstrated mature judgment in areas such as the use of drugs and intoxicants; are honest; and are a safe driver.
After a conditional offer of employment has been accepted, appointee must successfully complete the following:
· PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATION is given by a licensed clinician. You will be evaluated on the psychological factors related to successful performance to determine if you are presently suited for the difficult and stressful job of Deputy Probation Officer.
· MEDICAL EXAMINATION
The appointee must satisfactorily complete a probationary period.
PLEASE NOTE
1) A "Candidate Orientation Booklet" is available for this exam. The booklet provides an overview of the exam format and some sample questions. The booklet is not intended to be a study guide but is aimed at reducing test anxiety and giving candidates some information about what to expect on the test.
To access the booklet, go to http://www.bscc.ca.gov/downloads/Candidate_Orientation_Booklet_PO_2008.pdf (the website for the Corrections Standards Authority). *Updated link as of 10/24/14*
This booklet is only available through the web site listed above. Alameda County Human Resources does not have copies of this booklet.
2) It is the applicant’s responsibility to regularly check their e-mail for any notices from the department.
Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments many be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.
To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the “What You Need to Know” section of our website, www.acgov.org/hrs
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:
TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN
Deadline for Filing: |
Wednesday, November 12, 2014 |
Review of Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires for Minimum Qualifications: |
November 25, 2014 |
Written Examination |
December 15, 2014 |
Writing Assessment |
Week of January 12, 2015 |
Oral Interviews |
Week of February 2, 2015 |
*WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN*
Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda County’s Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes.
For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, please visit our website, www.acgov.org/hrs
Alameda 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 different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being. These benefits include but are not limited to*:
For your Health & Welfare Benefits
For your Financial Future
For your Work/Life Balance
*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.
** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.
All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @acgov.org and alamedacountyHR@acgov.org 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 insure 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 alamedacountyHR@acgov.org are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at www.acgov.org/hrs. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the bulletin for the recruitment for which you have applied.
Shelisa Jackson, Human Resources Analyst
Human Resource Services Division, County of Alameda
510-208-3954
www.acgov.org/hrs