What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Probation Division Director - Department Promotional position at County of Kern?
Position Information
This is a Department Promotional Examination and is open to eligible employees of the Kern County Probation Department who have successfully completed their initial probationary period and received an overall rating of standard or better on the last employee performance report.
EXAMINATION SCHEDULE:
- Oral Exam: qualified candidates will be notified five days prior to the examination.
Examination:
Examination components for promotional testing will be administered during the scheduled date/time/location without exception.
Oral Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising training, education, experience, interest, and personal fitness for the position.
Applicants must obtain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
The Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant an oral examination.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards:
Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university AND three (3) years of full-time paid experience equivalent to a Senior Deputy Probation Officer or Probation Supervisor, in the Kern County Classification System, performing probation field work or group work in an institutional setting.
Applicants must meet the minimum Peace Officer Standards as defined in the California Penal Code, Section 830.5, and the California Government Code, Sections 1029 and 1031. Applicants must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. A felony conviction will be disqualifying; convictions of misdemeanors and traffic offenses will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Appointees will be fingerprinted and will be required to pass an extensive background investigation.
Possession of a Class C California Driver's License at the time of employment.
Applicants must meet the minimum Peace Officer Standards as defined in the California Penal Code, Section 830.5, and the California Government Code, Sections 1029 and 1031. Applicants must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. A felony conviction will be disqualifying; convictions of misdemeanors and traffic offenses will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Appointees will be fingerprinted and will be required to pass an extensive background investigation.
Possession of a Class C California Driver's License at the time of employment.
Full Assistant Probation Division Director job description, here.
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We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.
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Growth Mindset
We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.
Additional Information
Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.
A background check may be conducted for this classification.
Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.
This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.
For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.
Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Kern County Employee Benefits
- As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:
Health Insurance: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).
Retirement Program: Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.
Deferred Compensation: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.
Social Security Administration:
Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:
- The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee's payroll warrants
- The County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare
Voluntary Benefits: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)
