Juvenile Detention Officer I/II – Extra Help

• Possess a high school diploma (or equivalent)
• Undergo a significant background investigation including credit history, driving history, personal history and criminal history
• Undergo an analysis of psychological traits and abilities relative to this position
• Undergo an analysis of physical condition
• Be willing to work in an institutional setting and is available to work all shifts

• Juvenile Detention Officer III—Salary $53,200—$67,900
• Supervising Juvenile Detention Officer—Salary $58,644—$74,850

GROW Program
A hands-on agriculture/animal husbandry program where residents, un-der the supervision of Juvenile Detention Officers & services providers learn to grow fruits and vegetables and care for animals.

Knowledge of: Factors which influence human behavior; juvenile delinquency; good physical and mental health and hygiene; pro-social behavior among adolescents.

Ability to: Learn and apply the practices and procedures of evidence-based or research-based practices, including motivational interviewing techniques used in detention and custody of juveniles; respond constructively to behavior problems and gain the cooperation of juveniles; demonstrate positive role modeling; respond calmly and appropriately to emergency and crisis situations; plan and direct a group of juveniles in work, meal, education, and leisure time activities; learn to anticipate and prevent acts of violence to persons and property; learn applicable medical terminology and to deliver medications; write clear and concise log entries and reports; follow oral and written directions; demonstrate effective judgment; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; maintain a professional demeanor.

Juvenile Detention Officer I: These standards are typically attained with possession of at least a High School diploma (or its equivalent). Applicants must demonstrate an aptitude and willingness to perform those duties as described above.

Juvenile Detention Officer II: These standards are typically attained with one year of experience comparable to that of a Juvenile Detention Officer I with Shasta County and successful completion of the basic Juvenile Corrections Officer Core training and a POST approved PC 832 training, or one year of equivalent experience as a Juvenile Detention Officer I in other California law enforcement agencies.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate will have completed 30 units of course work at an accredited college and had one year of related job experience.  Completion of the PC832 (Arrest, Search, and Seizure) training, First Aid and CPR training are desirable.

• Applicant must possess a valid California driver’s license.
• An individual with a felony conviction may not be employed in this classification.
• Persons working in this position must be willing to physically intervene with out-of-control minors to protect self, other staff, and other minors.
• Physical agility and endurance requirements established by the Board of State and Community Corrections must be met.
• An individual will be required to pass a background investigation relevant to working as a peace officer in a law enforcement office or facility prior to being hired, including psychological and polygraph examinations.
• All individuals offered employment with Shasta County must pass a pre-employment physical examination that includes drug and alcohol testing.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application:

1. Do you have one year of experience as a Juvenile Detention Officer? Yes __ No __

2. If yes, in which agency did you obtain this experience? If no, please write “n/a.”

3. Have you completed the basic CORE class? Yes __ No __

4. If yes, in what year and at which educational facility did you complete this course? If no, please write “n/a.”

5. Have you completed PC832 training? Yes __ No __

6. If yes, in what year and at which educational facility did you complete this course? If no, please write “n/a.”

• All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
• Some positions may require a valid California driver’s license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
• As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history, if any, will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
• Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing.
• Shasta County participates in E-Verify. For more information click here. If you do not have internet access, contact Personnel at (530) 225-5515 to request a flyer.
• In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
• Positions in this classification are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the County and the Professional Peace Officers Association (PPOA).
• Employees in this classification are covered under the CalPERS retirement program.
• Please visit http://www.co.shasta.ca.us/index/support_index/personnel/benefits.aspx for additional information regarding benefits and CalPERS coverage information.