County of San Benito
Supervising Deputy Probation Officer
County of San Benito, Riverside, California, United States, 92504
Overview
Under general direction, to serve as a unit supervisor responsible for supervising, training, scheduling and evaluating the work of a group of subordinate probation officers and/or to perform the most difficult, complex and specialized probation casework; or to serve as a shift supervisor at the County Juvenile Hall; to assist with the management and planning of Juvenile Hall operations; to supervise the custody, rehabilitation, health care, safety, security, and daily living activities of justice involved youth in the County Juvenile Hall; to counsel youth and monitor progress in meeting counseling objectives; juvenile institution staff and hall; and to do other work as required. This is the first line supervisor and advanced journey level class. Incumbents assigned to the Field Division serve as a unit supervisor or perform the most complex, difficult and specialized casework and are responsible for supervising, training, scheduling and evaluating the work of a group of probation officers. Incumbents assigned to the Custody Division have the shift supervisor responsibilities, supervising and coordinating the activities of the Juvenile Institutions Officers and may also perform Juvenile Institutions Officer’s assignments on a work shift. Depending on assignment, incumbents may travel within the State and work non-traditional workweek. Incumbents are required to annually complete mandated Standards and Training for Corrections program requirements.
Examples of Duties
Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.
Supervising Deputy Probation Officer assigned to Field Duties:
Plans, assigns, trains and reviews and evaluates the work of professionals engaged in pre-sentence dispositional investigations, juvenile and adult supervision, juvenile placement, electronic monitoring, specialized intensive casework and other probation services; establishes performance standards, provides models, examples and resource materials for subordinates; provides consultation and guidance to peers and staff to solve difficult casework problems; implements new programs, grants or specially funded projects; prepares and updates procedural manuals; develops procedures and forms; conducts the most complex and difficult dispositional or pre-sentence investigations of adults and juveniles; prepares evaluations of offenders and circumstances, and makes determinations focusing on community protection and rehabilitation. Writes treatment plans for offenders in medical, mental health, employment, education and substance abuse; assesses effectiveness of treatment plans and coordinates with direct service providers; serves as an information and referral source for offenders; assesses children and families for risk factors and placement considerations; places and monitors wards in out-of-home placement; manages difficult and complex specialized caseloads.
Supervising Deputy Probation Officer services:
Keeps abreast of changes in laws and regulations and updates work processes; assists in planning and implementing intra-departmental workflow and policy changes; coordinates work with other professionals; evaluates unit systems and operations; supports automated systems and data analysis usage.
Supervising Deputy Probation Officer assigned to Custody Duties:
Serves as shift supervisor overseeing and coordinating the work of Juvenile Institution Officers during an assigned shift; provides staff training and consults; participates in development and implementation of ward rehabilitation and treatment programs; plans, organizes, and supervises work, study, and recreation; monitors daily activities of juvenile wards; conducts individual and group counseling; develops goals and objectives to modify ward behavior; monitors medication, diet, records, and reports; may perform emergency medical care and may execute full scope of Juvenile Institution Officer assignments as needed.
Minimum Qualifications Cont. and other requirements are described in the sections below.
Qualifications
Experience:
Two (2) years of experience supervising or counseling youth comparable to a Juvenile Institution Officer II with San Benito County or two (2) years of experience as a Probation/Parole Officer performing responsible probation casework duties comparable to that of a Deputy Probation Officer with San Benito County. License:
Possession of a valid California operator’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Special Requirements:
Ability to work shift work, after hours, including weekends and holidays and irregular hours as necessary.
Completed mandated Standards and Training for Corrections Program.
Completion of P.C. 832 Laws of Arrest within the first year of employment.
Completion of Transfer Core Academy within the first year of employment, as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications Cont.
Pass STC Supervisor Core Course within the first year of employment.
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, valid First Aid and CPR certificates.
Comprehensive background investigation, which includes physical and psychological evaluations.
Desirable Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s Degree in a behavioral science, criminal justice or closely related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Knowledge:
Basic interviewing techniques; general goals and purpose of adult and juvenile probation programs and the criminal justice system; knowledge of behavior problems of juveniles and adults; knowledge of chemical dependency, verbal communication; use of electronic monitoring equipment, pepper spray, mace, and two-way radio communications; use of office equipment; BSCC Title 15 and 24 regulations and OYCR requirements; principles of supervision, training, and employee evaluation; program planning and monitoring techniques; behavior problems of youth; care and custody of justice involved youth; counseling techniques; behavior modification techniques; emergency medical practices. Ability:
Learn the basic principles of probation case monitoring; apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; interview effectively; cope with hostile situations; locate and correct information; make referrals; exercise sound judgment; communicate effectively with diverse audiences; establish cooperative relationships; follow instructions; lift up to 100 pounds; manipulate safety equipment as required; sustain physical effort; supervise staff; apply care and custody practices; counsel and discipline youth; recognize health and behavioral problems; respond to emergencies; represent the Juvenile Hall professionally; operate a motor vehicle.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Sit for extended periods; stand and walk; manual dexterity; climb, stoop, crouch and kneel; lift up to 50 lbs; reach overhead; sustain extra physical effort; corrected hearing and vision; verbal communication; office equipment use; work in office, courtroom, and outdoor environments; some work in confined and noisy areas; continuous contact with staff and the public; potential for stressful situations and dealing with erratic or threatening behavior; varying temperatures; exposure to blood borne pathogens.
Disaster Service Workers
All San Benito County employees are designated “Disaster Service Workers” and may be required to report for duty in the event of an emergency or disaster, per CA Government Code Sec. 3100-3109 and related local ordinances. All employees may be required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.
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Under general direction, to serve as a unit supervisor responsible for supervising, training, scheduling and evaluating the work of a group of subordinate probation officers and/or to perform the most difficult, complex and specialized probation casework; or to serve as a shift supervisor at the County Juvenile Hall; to assist with the management and planning of Juvenile Hall operations; to supervise the custody, rehabilitation, health care, safety, security, and daily living activities of justice involved youth in the County Juvenile Hall; to counsel youth and monitor progress in meeting counseling objectives; juvenile institution staff and hall; and to do other work as required. This is the first line supervisor and advanced journey level class. Incumbents assigned to the Field Division serve as a unit supervisor or perform the most complex, difficult and specialized casework and are responsible for supervising, training, scheduling and evaluating the work of a group of probation officers. Incumbents assigned to the Custody Division have the shift supervisor responsibilities, supervising and coordinating the activities of the Juvenile Institutions Officers and may also perform Juvenile Institutions Officer’s assignments on a work shift. Depending on assignment, incumbents may travel within the State and work non-traditional workweek. Incumbents are required to annually complete mandated Standards and Training for Corrections program requirements.
Examples of Duties
Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.
Supervising Deputy Probation Officer assigned to Field Duties:
Plans, assigns, trains and reviews and evaluates the work of professionals engaged in pre-sentence dispositional investigations, juvenile and adult supervision, juvenile placement, electronic monitoring, specialized intensive casework and other probation services; establishes performance standards, provides models, examples and resource materials for subordinates; provides consultation and guidance to peers and staff to solve difficult casework problems; implements new programs, grants or specially funded projects; prepares and updates procedural manuals; develops procedures and forms; conducts the most complex and difficult dispositional or pre-sentence investigations of adults and juveniles; prepares evaluations of offenders and circumstances, and makes determinations focusing on community protection and rehabilitation. Writes treatment plans for offenders in medical, mental health, employment, education and substance abuse; assesses effectiveness of treatment plans and coordinates with direct service providers; serves as an information and referral source for offenders; assesses children and families for risk factors and placement considerations; places and monitors wards in out-of-home placement; manages difficult and complex specialized caseloads.
Supervising Deputy Probation Officer services:
Keeps abreast of changes in laws and regulations and updates work processes; assists in planning and implementing intra-departmental workflow and policy changes; coordinates work with other professionals; evaluates unit systems and operations; supports automated systems and data analysis usage.
Supervising Deputy Probation Officer assigned to Custody Duties:
Serves as shift supervisor overseeing and coordinating the work of Juvenile Institution Officers during an assigned shift; provides staff training and consults; participates in development and implementation of ward rehabilitation and treatment programs; plans, organizes, and supervises work, study, and recreation; monitors daily activities of juvenile wards; conducts individual and group counseling; develops goals and objectives to modify ward behavior; monitors medication, diet, records, and reports; may perform emergency medical care and may execute full scope of Juvenile Institution Officer assignments as needed.
Minimum Qualifications Cont. and other requirements are described in the sections below.
Qualifications
Experience:
Two (2) years of experience supervising or counseling youth comparable to a Juvenile Institution Officer II with San Benito County or two (2) years of experience as a Probation/Parole Officer performing responsible probation casework duties comparable to that of a Deputy Probation Officer with San Benito County. License:
Possession of a valid California operator’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. Special Requirements:
Ability to work shift work, after hours, including weekends and holidays and irregular hours as necessary.
Completed mandated Standards and Training for Corrections Program.
Completion of P.C. 832 Laws of Arrest within the first year of employment.
Completion of Transfer Core Academy within the first year of employment, as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications Cont.
Pass STC Supervisor Core Course within the first year of employment.
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, valid First Aid and CPR certificates.
Comprehensive background investigation, which includes physical and psychological evaluations.
Desirable Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s Degree in a behavioral science, criminal justice or closely related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Knowledge:
Basic interviewing techniques; general goals and purpose of adult and juvenile probation programs and the criminal justice system; knowledge of behavior problems of juveniles and adults; knowledge of chemical dependency, verbal communication; use of electronic monitoring equipment, pepper spray, mace, and two-way radio communications; use of office equipment; BSCC Title 15 and 24 regulations and OYCR requirements; principles of supervision, training, and employee evaluation; program planning and monitoring techniques; behavior problems of youth; care and custody of justice involved youth; counseling techniques; behavior modification techniques; emergency medical practices. Ability:
Learn the basic principles of probation case monitoring; apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; interview effectively; cope with hostile situations; locate and correct information; make referrals; exercise sound judgment; communicate effectively with diverse audiences; establish cooperative relationships; follow instructions; lift up to 100 pounds; manipulate safety equipment as required; sustain physical effort; supervise staff; apply care and custody practices; counsel and discipline youth; recognize health and behavioral problems; respond to emergencies; represent the Juvenile Hall professionally; operate a motor vehicle.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Sit for extended periods; stand and walk; manual dexterity; climb, stoop, crouch and kneel; lift up to 50 lbs; reach overhead; sustain extra physical effort; corrected hearing and vision; verbal communication; office equipment use; work in office, courtroom, and outdoor environments; some work in confined and noisy areas; continuous contact with staff and the public; potential for stressful situations and dealing with erratic or threatening behavior; varying temperatures; exposure to blood borne pathogens.
Disaster Service Workers
All San Benito County employees are designated “Disaster Service Workers” and may be required to report for duty in the event of an emergency or disaster, per CA Government Code Sec. 3100-3109 and related local ordinances. All employees may be required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.
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