Unit Supervisor, Probation - #25-6122-01

Introduction

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. 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 Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted on-line.

DESCRIPTION

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 AGENCY 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 POSITION Under direction, to supervise and guide a unit of Deputy Probation Officers engaged in function(s) such as pre-sentence investigations, home supervision, supervision of adult or juvenile offenders or out-of-home placement of wards of the Juvenile Court; and to do related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. AND EITHER I Experience : The equivalent of five years of full-time experience in a Probation Department classification equivalent to, or higher than, the class of Deputy Probation Officer II in the Alameda County classified service. OR II Experience : The equivalent of five years of professional, full-time correctional casework experience at the level of Deputy Probation Officer II in a probation, law enforcement agency, parole agency, or correctional institution. Substitution : Possession of a master’s degree or above may be substituted for two years of the required experience. Special Requirements : Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license. Possession of an automobile may be required. Good driving record according to DMV negligent operator guidelines and qualification for automotive insurance. Persons appointed to positions in this classification in the Probation Department must meet the minimum requirements for Peace Officer (Section 1031 Government Code). 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). Any felony conviction is disqualifying.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies : Knowledge of : Interviewing techniques. Employee supervision and appraisal techniques. Intermediate math. Basic math plus fractions, decimals and percentages. State, Federal and local statutes, ordinances, regulations, rules, policies and procedures. Departmental policies and philosophy. Trends in correctional field. Evidence-based probation supervision practices. Ability to : Communicate effectively with a variety of people of various educational and socio-cultural backgrounds. Demonstrate effective public speaking skills, including planning and preparation of material and effective presentation. Effectively apply interviewing and listening skills. Read, interpret and apply complex legal and behavioral science information relating to criminal justice process. Access and implement training and learning theory techniques. Deal effectively with subordinates and superiors in a fair manner. Motivate subordinates. Coordinate work with others. Implement new policies and procedures. Set goals and objectives and establish priorities. Be flexible and tolerant in adjusting to changes in workload and assignments. Effectively set and meet deadlines. Demonstrate self-restraint, judgment and strategy in dealing with a variety of people, adversaries and advocates under varying situations, conditions and circumstances. Define problems, collect information, establish facts, evaluate alternative solutions, draw valid conclusions and select and act on the best alternative. Use community resources to meet the needs of clients. Write clearly, accurately and concisely and use grammatically correct English to convey ideas in written reports, letters and memoranda. Edit reports written by subordinates to ensure a clear, accurate and concise product. Provide consultation, regarding family system analysis and interpersonal relations analysis. Decision making, coach staff and model leadership behavior. Effectively utilize self-defense techniques. Effectively utilize a firearm.

EXAMINATION COMPONENTS

THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS : A review of applicants' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. A review of the supplemental questionnaire to determine best qualified. Those candidates considered the best qualified will move on to the next step in the examination process. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises. CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components. 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.

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN

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 RECRUITMENT PLAN :

• Deadline for Filing : 5 : 00 : 00 PM Friday, February 28, 2025
• Review of Minimum Qualifications : Friday, March 7, 2025
• Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified : Week of March 24, 2025
• Oral Examination
• Week of April 14, 2025

TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN :

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.

BENEFITS

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. These benefits include but are not limited to

Conclusion

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