Assistant Juvenile Detention Facility Superintendent

This is a promotional recruitment only.  You must be a current, permanent Placer County employee to participate in this recruitment.

To plan, organize, direct, and manage the daily activities and operations of the Juvenile Detention Facility within the Probation Department (a 24 hour, 7 day per week locked facility housing detained juveniles); to coordinate probation activities with other divisions and departments; and to provide highly complex staff assistance to the Superintendent – Juvenile Detention Facility.

Receives administrative direction from the Superintendent.

Exercises direct supervision over supervisory, professional, technical, and clerical probation personnel.

• Plan, organize, and direct daily juvenile correctional facilities activities and programs, assist to coordinate activities with Department of Education, health services, food services, and other service providers. 
• Direct, oversee, and participate in the development of the institution’s daily work activities and work plan; assign program and project activities; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; direct daily operations of the institution. 
• Assist to develop and implement institutional goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. 
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations; ensure compliance with Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) requirements; may audit or coordinate with outside auditors; ensure timely completion of mandated reports. 
• Prepare assigned budget; assist in budget implementation; participate in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; administer the approved budget. 
• Recommend the appointment of personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures as directed; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the Department. 
• Advise and assist staff on complex cases and special problems; act in a consulting capacity by providing instruction and guidance in interviewing, evaluation of information, case work techniques, methods, and procedures of investigation and field supervision; review case files and make recommendations for increased effectiveness. 
• Participate as a member of the management team in planning, organizing, and the standardizing of Departmental policies and procedures. 
• Assist in developing security, care, treatment, and custody programs and direct subordinate staff engaged in carrying out such programs; assist in screening of juveniles to be assigned to camps, ranches, and schools; consult with staff on the behavior, attitude, and individual problems of children in the juvenile facilities. 
• Undertake special assignments as directed by management, including acting as range master, training officer, and public information officer. 
• Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action to resolve complaints. 
• Represent the division to outside agencies and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance. 
• Research and prepare technical and administrative reports; prepare written correspondence.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

It is the applicant's responsibility to identify in their application materials how they meet the Minimum Qualifications listed below.

Experience:

Either: One year as a Supervising Deputy Probation Officer – Institution or equivalent.

Or: Two years of supervisory experience in a probation department and a minimum of two years of probation experience in juvenile institutions.

Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in the behavioral science, corrections, criminal justice, public administration, or a related field.

License or Certificate:

• Training required under Section 832 of the Penal Code (Search and Seizure) must be successfully completed within 90 days of employment.
• Must have successfully completed the Probation Manager/Administrator Core Course of instruction certified by the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) within one (1) year of appointment to the classification.  Must successfully complete additional required certified instruction annually thereafter.
• Must maintain a valid First Aid and CPR certificate.
• May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position.  Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.

Special Requirements:

• Employees in this classification are peace officers as defined by section 830.5 of the Penal Code and must satisfy the State of California criteria for peace officer status;
• Must pass a background investigation;
• Must meet physical standards established for County Safety employees, including a psychological examination that qualifies candidates to carry firearms.

NOTE:  Relevant, equivalent experience (performing the same or similar job requiring similar knowledge, skills, and abilities) may be substituted for the required education as determined by the Human Resources Department.

Knowledge of:

• Advanced principles and practices of probation and casework.
• Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building, and conflict resolution.
• Principles, practices, and methods involved in administration of juvenile detention and rehabilitation programs; institutional management and security.
• Criminal justice, law enforcement, and court systems and procedures.
• Causes, control, and treatment techniques of crime and delinquency.
• Pertinent local, state and federal rules, regulations, and laws.
• Criminal behavior and the law.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
• Principles and practices of policy development.
• Principles and practices of organizational analysis and management.
• Budgeting procedures and techniques.
• Principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management.

Ability to:

• Organize and direct assigned probation operations.
• On an intermittent basis, analyze individual behavior and family systems; identify potential problems among clients; interpret and understand human behavior; observe wards under supervision; problem solve situations by mediating disputes; remember past Department policies and procedures; and explain procedures and policies to staff and wards.
• On an intermittent basis, sit at desk while preparing reports or interviewing; walk to supervise wards within the institutions; stand to conduct field contacts; bend and squat to train staff in how to book juveniles into the facility or perform searches; kneel to make arrests or file papers; manage physical confrontations when individuals resist arrest; fine hand manipulation for handcuff, weapons, and computer use; visual, auditory, and sense of smell needed for supervision of wards and individuals assigned to probation; and lift heavy weight.
• Perform the most complex work of the institution.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
• Review and evaluate probation cases and formulate plans.
• Use and care for firearms as required by Department.
• Interpret and apply County and department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Prepare and administer a budget.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate personnel.
• Maintain good physical, emotional, and mental condition to satisfactorily perform the functions of the position; meet and maintain required peace officer employment standards to safely and effectively perform assigned duties.
• Be sensitive to various cultural and ethnic groups present in the community.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Oral Examination (100%)

The oral examination will be conducted by a panel of raters who will assess and rate the degree to which each applicant demonstrates the knowledge and abilities required for this classification. Applicants’ responses to a series of job related questions, as well as their education and experience, will be rated in relation to the requirements for this classification.

The eligible list(s) resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification.  For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied.

Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment and retaliation is prohibited and that all employees and applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All recruitment, hiring, transfer and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.

The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change.  It is advisable that applicants inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department.

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Week of 1/23/17    Minimum Qualifications Screening (tentative)

Week of 2/6/17      Oral Examination (tentative)

Week of 2/13/17    Establish Eligible List (tentative)