DEPUTY PROBATION OFFICER I (RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT/DETENTION SERVICES)

Essential Job Functions

• Provides for the care, safety and control of probation youth in a camp or a juvenile hall, maintains group and individual behavioral standards, and performs case management and life-skills assessment activities. 
• Observes and records the behavior and actions of individual probation youth and comforts or disciplines as necessary.
• Conducts the living group process, including the proper supervision of probation youth eating, showering, using restroom facilities, visiting, and performing school and recreation activities.
• Develops and implements supervision programs for probation youth with the assistance of a Deputy Probation Officer II.  
• Conducts recreational activities, provides individual and group crisis intervention, and ensures that the probation youth health needs are met and hygiene and personal appearances are adequate. 
• Provides casework services to probation youth in a camp or juvenile hall, prepares petitions and court reports, evaluates and maintains records on the progress of assigned cases, maintains case records and logbooks.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
A Bachelor's degree* from an accredited four-year college or university.

Candidates must meet the qualifications for designation as a Peace Officer within the Probation Department, including, but not limited to:

1) No Felony Convictions
2) Citizenship - Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law. Applicants will be required to submit their documents during the background process.
3) At least 21 years of age at the time of appointment
 
Appointees will be required to meet State-mandated CORE training requirements as defined by Standards for Training in Corrections (STC) within one (1) year of appointment, per STC guidelines.
 
Positions to this class will be required to possess a certificate of completion of a 40-hour introductory training course on the laws of arrest under Penal Code Section 832 and Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
 
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License at time of appointment. Appointees must obtain a California Commercial Class B Driver License with Passenger Endorsement within 90 days from the date of appointment.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
4- Arduous: This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*In order to qualify and receive credit for any college course work, or any type of college degree, such as a Bachelor's degree or higher, you must indicate on the job application and attach a legible copy of the official diploma or official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization and degree awarded with Registrar's signature and/or school seal with your application at the time of filing in NEOGOV or within 7 calendar days of filing  or your application may be rejected.  We do not accept password-protected documents.  Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.  

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
As part of this application process, applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The questionnaire contains pre-investigative questions that will be utilized as part of the background investigation process to ensure applicants meet the selection requirements and standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Probation Department.
Applicants who fail the supplemental questionnaire will be disqualified and have to wait six (6) months from the date of the disqualification to reapply.

STRUCTURED INTERVIEW  
As part of the hiring interview process, candidates who pass the multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s) will be required to participate in the structured interview in compliance with the California Code of Regulations, Board of State and Community Corrections Minimum Selection Standards (§ 131). Every peace officer applicant will be interviewed prior to employment to determine the applicant's suitability for law enforcement service.   Applicants who fail the structured interview will be disqualified and will have to wait three (3) months from the date of disqualification to reapply.

1. To conditions of parole, probation, mandatory supervision, or post release community supervision by any person in this state on parole, probation, mandatory supervision, or post release community supervision.

2. To the escape of any inmate or ward from a state or local institution.

3. To the transportation of persons on parole, probation, mandatory supervision, or post release community supervision.

4. To violations of any penal provisions of law which are discovered while performing the usual or authorized duties of the officer’s employment.
5. (A) To the rendering of mutual aid to any other law enforcement agency.

• Who is addicted to the use of intoxicating liquors or narcotics or habit-forming drugs;
• Who is guilty of conduct not compatible with County employment, whether or not it amounts to a crime;
• Who has been dismissed or has resigned in lieu of discharge from any position, public or private, for any cause which would be a cause for dismissal from County service; or whose record of employment has not been satisfactory in the County service, or with any other agency or firm;
• Who has abandoned any position in County service or been absent from duty without leave of absence duly granted;
• Who has a made material false statement or who has attempted any deception or fraud in connection with this or any other civil service examinations;
• Who refuses to execute the oath as prescribed by law;
• Who refuses to be fingerprinted;
• Who refuses to take or fails to pass the prescribed medical examination

EXAMINATION CONTENT

This examination process will consist of a multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s) weighted 100% assessing:

• Written English
• Following Instructions
• Numerical Calculation
• Achievement
• Professional Potential
• Responsibility
• Teamwork

To be placed on the eligible register, applicants must meet the Selection Requirements and receive a passing score of 70% or higher.

MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
 
TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS
Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination.

This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION  
Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and the names of candidates that qualify based on the Supplemental Questionnaire and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the weighted test parts of the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.  

No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. 

VACANCY INFORMATION
The resulting eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies located in the Los Angeles County Probation Department.
 
AVAILABLE SHIFT
Any
 
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application BEFORE 5:00 p.m., PT, on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.
 
Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the 5:00 p.m. PT, deadline. You may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
 
Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements to qualify, as listed on this job bulletin. Please provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.
 
Important
Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from the class specification and minimum requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified.

Martin Rivera