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Juvenile Institutions Officer III en Merced County, CA

Merced County, CA · Merced, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite

55.224,00 US$  -  67.184,00 US$

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About the Department

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Acts as the lead staff member in custodial units and may, on assignment, supervise special projects or programs affiliated with Juvenile Hall or alternative to custody programs. 

  • Observe, assist, admit and release juveniles in accordance with prescribed procedures.

  • Orients juveniles to the routines, procedures, and rules of Juvenile Hall.
     
  • Supervises personal hygiene, table habits, care of clothing and living areas.
     
  • Teaches work skills and games and assists in planning and supervising recreational and leisure time.
     
  • Supervises and participates in housekeeping, maintenance and grounds activities with juveniles.
     
  • Observes and supervises juveniles while in custody, operated programs and during family visits.
     
  • Provides group and individual guidance as assigned and needed.
     
  • Enforces discipline and maintains security; writes incident, adjustments and release reports.
     
  • Transports juveniles to/from court, hospitals, and other facilities as necessary.

  • Works with probation officers, teaching staff, mental health staff and law enforcement personnel.

  • Use appropriate level of force, when necessary, for the purpose of stopping and/or restraining combative youth.

  • Serves as a lead worker on an assigned shift in planning and assigning the work of staff.

  • Assists in the supervision, training and providing input for evaluation of subordinate staff members.

  • Performs supervisory and/or administrative duties in the absence of the Supervising Juvenile Institutions Officer.

Position Duties

Experience:
Two (2) years of full-time paid experience in supervising juveniles in an institutional setting including one (1) year equivalent to Juvenile Institutions Officer II in Merced County.

Education:
Completion of one (1) year of college. Full-time paid experience in an institutional setting may substitute for the required college units on a year-for-year basis.

License:
Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.

Certificates:

  • California Penal Code Section 832 requirements regarding arrest, search and seizure.
     
  • Possession of Board of Corrections Certificate for Juvenile Institutions Officers Core course and evidence of continued compliance with annual training requirements.
     
  • First Aid and CPR Certificates, which shall be kept current during employment.
Training:
Training/background which will meet the requirements of California Government Code Section 1029/1031.

Must be free from any physical, mental or emotional condition that might adversely affect the exercise of Peace Officer powers.
 

Minimum Qualifications

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 

  • Operate a personal computer and other modern office equipment.
     
  • Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
     
  • Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
     
  • Perform job duties under stressful conditions and respond appropriately to situations.
     
  • Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
     
  • Drive van to transport juveniles; inspect/investigate situations; physically restrain juveniles.
     
  • Respond quickly and use good judgment in emergencies.

  • Comprehend and follow written and oral instructions.

  • Write clear and concise reports.

  • When necessary for safety or staff or youth lift/move with/without help objects weighing over 150 pounds.

  • Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl.

  • Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
     
  • Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
     
  • Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; repetitive hand and arm motion.
     
  • Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.

  • Regular attendance is an essential function.

Knowledge of: 
  • Provisions of the California Penal, Welfare and Institutions, Civil, Education, Vehicle, Health and Safety and Administrative Codes pertaining to the Department's functions.
     
  • County and Departmental Policies and Procedures.

  • Principles and methods of working with delinquent and emotionally disturbed juveniles.

  • Growth, development, needs and problems of children; individual and group guidance techniques.
     
  • Behavior modification and crisis intervention techniques, basic training and supervision techniques
     
  • Security precautions associated with juvenile detention.
     
  • Personal hygiene, basic first aid and CPR techniques.
     
  • Laws and ordinances governing the custody and care of juveniles in a juvenile institution.

Ability to: 
  • Provide guidance, support and direction to individual minors and groups of minors as needed.
     
  • Exercises good judgment in day-to-day activities and in controlling disturbances.
     
  • Effectively enforce and interpret Juvenile Hall and other program rules, regulations and policies.
     
  • Respond quickly and use good judgment in emergencies; deal fairly and effectively with staff/minors.
     
  • Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with those contacted.
     
  • Provide direction, training/mentoring and work evaluation for assigned staff.

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