Juvenile Corrections Officer I (Part-Time) - Probation Department

• Oversee and monitor daily activities of juvenile detainees.
• Explains, monitors and enforces facility rules and safety and security measures.
• Write special incident reports detailing incidents that occur in Juvenile Hall.
• Communicates and consults with probation officers, attorneys, families, law enforcement and social services agencies.
• Maintains daily logs and records on participation in programs and activities.

• 7am - 3pm
• 3pm - 11pm
• or 11pm - 7am

• Stand on your feet for long periods of time.
• Physically restrain abusive juveniles.
• Work in a team oriented environment.

• Processes juveniles into the juvenile facility following department procedures including recording and securing valuables, assigning rooms and orienting new detainees; completes and processes paperwork for the admission, care and release of juveniles and provides information regarding their legal rights.
• Oversees and monitors the safety, security, treatment, recreation, personal hygiene and other daily living activities of juvenile detainees.
• Searches juveniles and their quarters for prohibited possessions or contraband; inspects and directs cleaning activities of juveniles for maintenance of sanitation, orderliness and safety of room, bath and other common areas.
• Counsels juveniles and their families; develops treatment plans including behavior modification goals; provides crisis intervention and referral as required; conducts or assists in group sessions to provide supportive counseling and self-help education.
• Explains, monitors and enforces facility rules and safety and security measures; searches juveniles for contraband.
• Models and promotes acceptable attitudes and behavior of juveniles to assist them in adjusting to confinement; confers with assigned supervisors and others regarding behavior issues; holds juveniles accountable for their behavior.
• Enters and retrieves a variety of information from a computer; maintains daily logs and records on participation in programs and activities and other related data; prepares reports on juvenile activities and behavior.
• Communicates and consults with probation officers, attorneys, families, and law enforcement and social service agencies regarding juveniles.
• Writes special reports as requested.
• Reviews medical orders; ensures juveniles receive prescribed medication when appropriate; performs first aid when needed; may complete routine medical screening.
• May assist with on-call probation intake services as needed; takes calls from law-enforcement and gathers information to forward to the on-call probation officer.
• Transports juveniles; restrains physically abusive juveniles.
• Supervises and monitors juveniles on work crews.
• Attends staff meetings; participates in training both in and out of county as appropriate. • Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Principles, practices, methods and equipment used in a juvenile detention facility.
• Methods and techniques of dealing appropriately with juveniles in custody.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and standards.
• Principles and practices of applied psychology and behavior modification procedures, particularly for juvenile offenders.
• Safety and security practices and precautions relating to a juvenile detention facility. Basic principles, practices and procedures of juvenile civil and criminal justice systems. Computer applications and hardware related to the work including database management and retrieval of information.
• First aid and CPR.
• Record keeping principles and the operation of standard office equipment including the use of personal or online computers.

• Assessing and evaluating the risks and needs of juvenile detainees.
• Overseeing and monitoring the daily living activities of juvenile detainees.
• Monitoring and enforcing rules and safety and security measures.
• Responding in emergency and crisis situations calmly and effectively.
• Exercising initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, records and other written materials.
• Operating standard office equipment and using a computer system.
• Understanding and following oral and written directions.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

• Must possess a valid California driver's license.
• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must be at least eighteen years of age at the time of appointment.
• Must be a high school graduate, have passed the GED Test or have attained a two year or four year degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must be able to meet physical and psychological standards and pass a detailed background investigation.
• Must obtain CPR and First Aid training certification prior to completion of probation.
• Level I must complete State Corrections Standards Authority STC Juvenile Corrections Core Training course prior to completion of probation.

• Tier I: Up to 12/31/2012: 3% @ 50
• Tier II: Post 1/1/2013: 2.7% @ 57

County of Humboldt