Juvenile Institutions Officer I/II - Extra-Help Juvenile Institutions Officer I/II

Examples of Duties

NOTE: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may be eligible for hiring incentive payments up to $8000 as well as additional sick and vacation hours front-loaded depending on specific experience.   

Overall testing process will take approximately 2 hours.

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both full time and Extra-Help vacancies.  Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is $20.38 - $22.48 per hour. 

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

• Observes and assists or admits and releases 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; assists in planning and supervising recreational and leisure activities.
• Supervises juveniles and participates in housekeeping, maintenance and grounds activities.
• Observes and supervises juveniles in custody, other programs and during family visits. 
• Provides group and individual guidance as assigned and needed; administers first aid techniques.
• Enforces discipline and maintains security; writes incident, adjustment and release reports. 
• Use appropriate level of force, when necessary, for the purpose of stopping and/or restraining a combative youth.
• Transports juveniles to/from court, hospitals, and other facilities as necessary.
• Uses O. C. (pepper) spray in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Level II will assist in the training of subordinate staff members as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

JUVENILE INSTITUTIONS OFFICER I
Education:
Equivalent to high school graduation.
 
License:
Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.
 
Desirable qualifications
Experience:
One (1) year of experience involving the supervision, care or leadership of juveniles groups.  One (1) year of college may substitute for the one year of required experience.

The following must be successfully completed within the first 12 months of employment. Failure to successfully complete these items may result in termination.

• Certification to meet California Penal Code Section 832 requirements regarding arrest, search and seizure.
• Successful completion of the Basic Juvenile Institutions Officers Core course as certified by the Board of Corrections for Juvenile Institutions Officers.

JUVENILE INSTITUTIONS OFFICER II
Experience:
One (1) year of full-time paid experience in supervising juveniles in an institutional setting equivalent to a Juvenile Institutions Officer I in Merced County.

The following must be successfully completed within the first 12 months of obtaining Level II status. Failure to successfully complete these items may result in termination.

• Certification to meet California Penal Code Section 832 requirements regarding arrest, search and seizure.
• Board of Corrections Certificate for Juvenile Institutions Officers
• Core course and evidence of continued compliance with annual training requirements.

Both Levels

Training:
Training and background which will meet the requirements of California Government Code Sections 1029 and 1031.

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

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.
• Comprehend and follow written and oral instructions.
• Write clear and concise reports.
• Drive multiple passenger van to transport juveniles; physically restrain juveniles.
• Make inspections/investigation of situations; respond quickly and use good judgment in emergencies.
• When necessary for the safety of staff/youth lift and move with/without help objects weighing over 150 pounds.
• Occasionally 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, Department's Policy and Procedure Manual.
• 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. 
• 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; use good judgment in emergencies; deal fairly and effectively with staff and minors.
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with those contacted.

Martin Rivera