Are you enthusiastic about improving the lives of young people? Have you studied Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Social Science, History or Education? Would you like $10,000 in tuition reimbursement every year? If so, you could be the future Deputy Probation Correctional Officer we’re looking for!
POSITION DUTIES
- Serve as a positive role model and authority figure helping to resocialize youth
- Monitor and direct youth during daily care, recreation, work crews and activities
- Orient newly detained youth by explaining rules, policies and expectations
- Identify objectives, develop case plans and facilitate group/individual counseling
- Write reports and maintain files
REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or the equivalent
- Six months of experience supervising or guiding the development of youth – OR – twelve semester units of completed college-level coursework in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Social Science, History or Education
- Must not have been convicted of any felony, not be on any form of probation or parole, and not have any active arrest warrants
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law
- Must pass the online Juvenile Correctional Officer Exam, which is mandated by California's Board of State and Community Corrections – to prepare for the exam, all candidates should download, review and study the Juvenile Corrections Officer Candidate Orientation Booklet
- Must complete a facility tour at Juvenile Hall
- Must pass a thorough background investigation, a psychological evaluation and a comprehensive medical examination – the background investigation will follow guidelines established by the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.), evaluating each candidate’s viability based on:
- Personal / Family History
- Education
- Residence
- Employment
- Financial
- Legal Issues
- Criminal Record
- Military
- Narcotic Use
- Driving Record
BENEFITS
- $57,886.40- $78,020.80 Annual Salary
- Up to $10,000 educational and professional reimbursement each year
- Twelve paid holidays
- Vacation and healthcare leave
- Medical benefits
- Additional benefits administered by AOCDS for the County of Orange
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Bilingual pay
- Mentorship program
- Peer support program
To apply for this position, click the button below to learn more, create an account and submit your application on the governmentjobs.com website.
Questions? Email recruiting@prob.ocgov.com today!