What are the responsibilities and job description for the SENIOR JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL OFFICER position at County of Fresno?
APPLICANTS MUST BE WILLING TO WORK OVERTIME IF NECESSARY AND SHIFTS AS ASSIGNED INCLUDING NIGHTS, WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.
Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.
Senior Juvenile Correctional Officer candidates must qualify under one (1) of the options listed below:
OPTION 1:
Education: Be a high school graduate, pass the General Education Development Test or other high school equivalency test approved by the State Department of Education that indicates high school graduation level, or pass the California High School Proficiency Examination.
AND
Complete at least sixty (60) semester units of coursework that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system.
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer in a Fresno County Juvenile Institution, or equivalent experience in a juvenile or adult commitment/detention facility, correctional facility, military, or law enforcement experience.
OPTION 2:
Education: Possess a two-year (2), four-year (4), or advanced degree from an accredited college or university including the completion of at least sixty (60) semester units of coursework that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system.
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer in a Fresno County Juvenile Institution, or equivalent experience in a juvenile or adult commitment/detention facility, correctional facility, military, or law enforcement experience.
In addition to the above listed options, candidates must also possess the following:
License: Possession of a valid Class “C” driver’s license, or equivalent. Incumbents may be required to obtain a Class “B” driver’s license, or equivalent.
Certificate: Possession a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate is required prior to appointment.
Completion of the Juvenile Counselor Core Course as certified by the California Board of State and Community Corrections. Proof of completion is required and must be submitted by the closing date and time of this recruitment. You may attach a copy to your online employment application; fax a copy to (559) 455-4788, Attn: Carolyn Maxwell; or email it to HREmploymentServices@fresnocountyca.gov.
Age: Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
Other: Under California Penal Code Section 830.5, the Senior Juvenile Correctional Officer classification is defined as a Peace Officer. Therefore, candidates must be able to meet all pre-employment as well as ongoing peace officer status requirements pursuant to Federal, State, and local legislation.
As a condition of employment with the Probation Department, candidates must undergo and pass a thorough and rigid background investigation, polygraph, and medical and psychological examinations. The background investigation will require candidates to provide information regarding personal history including legal issues - arrests and/or convictions; personal information - relatives, references, and acquaintances; verification of education, experience and employment; residences; financial status; military service; and vehicle operation history. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive; other relevant areas may be investigated and verified.
HOW TO APPLY:
Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of the recruitment at anytime by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca.
- It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any email address, mailing address, and telephone number changes.
- Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
- A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application must be submitted online only and shall include:
- All education and work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
- Juvenile Counselor Core Course as certified by the California Board of State and Community Corrections.
- A valid driver's license number.
- Supplemental Questionnaire
Please Note:
- Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
- Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be disqualified.
- Submissions must be received by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
- Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person in our office will not be accepted.
Pursuant to Fresno County Personnel Rule 4 - Selection Process, applicants may be required to complete an examination process and successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months, and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.
Please Note:
- The eligible list for this recruitment may be extended up to 12 months, and may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions.
- Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Positions in this classification are in Medical Group III - Heavy Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require heavy physical effort using arms, legs, back and trunk in frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing (or offering resistance equivalent to) over 25 pounds. Generally, considerable bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, as well as standing and walking are involved. Physical stamina is usually required and explosive strength using bursts of energy may be required, depending upon specific position assignments.
The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.
Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Analyst: Carolyn Maxwell
Salary : $69,992 - $85,072
