What are the responsibilities and job description for the Juvenile Services Aide position at County of Yolo?
The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one (1) regular, full-time position in the class of Juvenile Services Aide at the Probation Department.
The Position
The Position
The ideal candidate(s) for this position will have previous experience working in a juvenile detention facility, demonstrate good character, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Other important skills that will be important to the success of the individual(s) selected for this position include the ability to follow oral and written directives, effectively operate audio-visual equipment, and the ability to keep accurate records. The Juvenile Detention Facility is open seven (7) days a week/ 24 hours per day, so it will also be important that the candidate(s) selected have the availability to work any shift of the work day including, but not limited to, a Day, Swing, or Night shift. This position is primarily assigned to the Control Room and has limited interaction with the youth in the facility.
Under close supervision, performs non-sworn, technical and clerical support duties within the Probation juvenile detention facility; operates a centralized control system controlling access to and from the facility; assists with maintaining the safety and security of the facility by monitoring juveniles, civilians, and visitors entering and leaving the facility; and performs related office and administrative support work.
This is an entry level, non-sworn position utilized within the Probation Department juvenile detention facility. Incumbents in this class operate central control mechanisms to control and monitor activity in assigned units or pods. Incumbents in this class are expected to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform assigned duties in a short training period. This class is distinguished from the higher class of Detention Officer I/II by the fact that Detention Officers have a wider scope of responsibilities related the supervision, custodial care and limited counseling of a group of youth or adults placed under the jurisdiction of the County Probation Officer. Detention Officers work in assignments at the Juvenile Detention Facility, the Work Program, and/or the Transportation Division, whereas the Juvenile Services Aide is only used at the Juvenile Detention Facility. Additionally, the Juvenile Services Aide is not classified as a peace officer.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application and responses to supplemental questions by the closing date. For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement below.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Monitors access to the facility by verifying each individual's movement through secure doors; opens and closes doors and gates, and maintains security of the facility.
- Operates control room equipment such as cameras, intercom system, radio, telephones, and remote operated gates and doors.
- Monitors movements within the housing units, dayrooms, yards and other daily activities; acts as spotter in the control room while Detention Officers are engaging juveniles.
- Responds appropriately and in accordance with specified procedures and regulations to emergency situations; calls for back-up and directs emergency personnel during medical or other emergencies.
- Fingerprints juveniles being booked into the facility and the public undergoing background checks.
- Assists Detention Officers with juvenile activities in the housing units and recreational areas and observing juveniles.
- Provides visitors with visiting information and other information regarding juveniles in detention.
- Performs a variety of office and administrative support assignments, including writing incident reports, noting information on logs, and entering and retrieving information in computerized records systems.
- Maintains communication between central control, other units, and staff working in the pods.
- Attends training programs and activities.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
Experience: None required. Previous work experience within a juvenile detention system or in a position having substantial public contact is highly desirable.
Age: Must be at least 20 years of age.
Special Requirements: Within the first year of employment in this classification, incumbents must successfully complete the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course provided by the CA Board of State and Community Correction - Standards and Training for Corrections Program, and thereafter successfully complete required annual certified updated courses. Candidates may waive all or part of the required training if they enter this class having already completed the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course. Incumbents are also required to attend training as prescribed by the Department and/or legally mandated for Management of Assaultive Behavior and First Aid/CPR.
Background Investigation: Applicants must possess and maintain the high ethical standards required of working in a law enforcement agency. Prior to employment, applicants may be required to undergo a thorough background investigation to determine appropriateness for employment.
License: A driver’s license may be substituted with the use of an alternative form of transportation (e.g., ride-hailing service, carpooling, bicycling, walking, etc.) for this position.
Knowledge of:
- Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
- English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation
- Basic mathematics including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
Ability to:
- Learn the basic operations and procedures of a juvenile detention facility
- Learn the purposes, methods, and procedures for the care and custody of juveniles at the Juvenile Detention Facility
- Learn to operate a control panel and video camera for security and safety measures
- Read and understand laws and regulations regarding operation of the facility and the care and custody of juveniles
- Effectively, tactfully, and courteously represent the Probation Department with the public and other agencies
- Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines
- Write clearly to convey ideas in incident reports
- Communicate and respond effectively with persons in varied circumstances
- Follow oral and written instructions
- Recognize and react appropriately to potential problem situations and in emergencies
Physical Ability to:
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; sufficient manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; ability to climb, stoop, crouch and kneel; lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. without assistance; reach and lift objects above shoulders; physical ability to maintain self-protection in potentially hostile situations; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; communicate verbally; run in case of emergency.
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Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the closing date. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume may be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
Selection Procedure
The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps, and all listed dates, may change with or without notice.
- Screen for Minimum Qualifications
- Screening for Best Qualified
- Department Selection Interviews
- Reference Checks
- Conditional Job Offer, pending:
- Pre-Employment Exams
- Drug & Alcohol Screen
- Department of Justice LiveScan
- Pre-Employment Exams
- Confirmed Job Offer
- Estimated Start Date: June 2025
Screening for Best Qualified
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated to determine those applicants that are best qualified.
Contact Information
For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.org or by phone at (530) 666-8055.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, 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. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.
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