JUVENILE CORRECTIONS OFFICER I/ II (Full-Time & Extra-Help)

JUVENILE CORRECTIONS OFFICER I/ II (Full-Time & Extra-Help)

Salary

$56,804.80 - $69,035.20 Annually

Location

Probation Department, CA

Job Type

Permanent - Full Time

Job Number

25-2600339

Department

Probation

Division

Juvenile Hall

Opening Date

09/04/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Bargaining Unit

PPOA - 16

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Job Summary

Extra-Help:

Level I Hiring Range: $27.31 - $30.05/Hourly DOE

Level II Hiring Range: $30.17 - $33.19/Hourly DOE

Full-Time:

Level I Hiring Range: $2,184.80 - $2,404.00/Biweekly DOE

Level II Hiring Range: $2,413.60 - $2,655.20/Biweekly DOE

The ideal candidate:

• Passion for working with youth, with a genuine desire to support their growth and development.

• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional maturity to engage effectively with youth from diverse socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.

• A person of integrity, compassion, and humility, committed to serving as a positive influence.

• Team-oriented mindset, with a willingness to collaborate and support colleagues in a dynamic work environment.

• Positive role model, consistently demonstrating respectful behavior, accountability, and professionalism.

• Ability to mentor, guide, and inspire youth, encouraging positive change and fostering hope for a brighter future.

• Experience as a coach, mentor, teacher, or in a similar youth-focused role, either professionally or personally.

• Proven ability to multi-task, remain calm under pressure, and respond appropriately in high-stress or challenging situations.

• Committed to upholding department policies and procedures, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all.

Examples of Duties

Click HERE for the Class Specification.

Qualifications

The minimum and preferred requirements are listed below. While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications, Human Resources reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further participation in selection procedures.

Juvenile Corrections Officer I

MINIMUM: Equivalent to graduation from high school and some college coursework in a related field or one (1) year of work experience which has involved extensive public contact.

PREFERRED: In addition to the minimum, an Associate's degree from an accredited college with major coursework in psychology, administration of justice/criminology, behavioral or social sciences, social work, or related field and one (1) year experience working with juveniles in a Title 15 detention facility.

Juvenile Corrections Officer II

MINIMUM: In addition to the requirements of the I level, one (1) year of experience in counseling and overseeing juveniles in a Title 15 detention facility equivalent to the County's class of Juvenile Corrections Officer I and successful completion of the Juvenile Counselor Core curriculum approved by Standards of Training and Corrections.

PREFERRED: In addition to the minimum, an Associate's degree from an accredited college with major coursework in psychology, administration of justice/criminology, behavioral or social sciences, social work or related field and up to three (3) years experience working in counseling and overseeing juveniles in a Title 15 detention facility equivalent to the County's class of Juvenile Corrections Officer I.

Licenses and Certification:

• The ability to obtain a valid California Class C drivers license within ten (10) days of employment; maintain throughout employment.
• Possess or obtain a valid First Aid and CPR Certification within one (1) year of appointment to classification and maintain annually thereafter.
• Possess or obtain California 832 PC Certification for limited peace officer status within one (1) year of appointment to classification.
• Complete California State Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) Juvenile Counselor Core Course Certificate within one (1) year of appointment to classification. Must successfully complete additional required certified instruction and maintain annually thereafter.

Special Requirements:

• Positions in this classification are Peace Officers as defined in Section 830.55 of the California Penal Code, and must meet employment guidelines and standards established by the Commission for Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) for peace officers; the provisions of Sections 1029 and 1031 of the California Government Code; and the Standards and Training for Corrections (STC), Selection and Training Standards, as contained in Title 15, Sections 100-358, California Code of Regulations including passing a detailed background investigation in a fingerprint check, having no felony convictions, passing a medical and psychological exam, being at least 21 years of age by the time of appointment, being a U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States.
• DMV printout prior to hire.
• Work any scheduled rotational shift as assigned, including evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Meet and maintain appropriate state standards concerning physical and psychological characteristics.
• Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109.

EXTRA-HELP EXPECTATIONS:

• MUST be available to work the following 12 hour shifts which may include holidays:

• Day Shift - Sunday through Saturday (6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.)

• Night Shift - Sunday through Saturday (6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.)

• Minimum monthly commitment- 36 hours each month which MUST include availability for at least one night shift per month.

• Calendaring- MUST submit a monthly availability calendar to the Juvenile Hall Control Room Operator (CRO) for the following month's availability. The calendar is due to the CRO by the 25th day of each month. Partial shifts are available but must be a minimum of four hours. You are expected to be available for the entirety of the calendared shift, including partial shifts. Changes in availability must be made at least 7 days in advance of the shift you agreed to work.

• Shift scheduling- A CRO will notify you of the schedule and make every effort to do so at least 7 days in advance of your confirmed work schedule, except in the case of emergencies and unscheduled leave.

• Shift cancellations- MUST contact the on duty Supervisor for approval and make every effort to provide at least 7 days notice.

• Urgent cancellations (i.e. sick)- Contact the on duty Supervisor as soon as possible prior to shift.

• From time to time, you may be needed to assist in case of emergencies and unscheduled leaves. In these instances, a CRO may reach out to you to check availability. You should make your best effort to return calls in a reasonable amount of time to indicate availability.

• Cases of Emergency-From time to time, you may be needed to assist in case of emergencies and unscheduled leaves. In these instances, a CRO may reach out to you to check availability. You should make your best effort to return calls in a reasonable amount of time to indicate availability.

About Detention Services & Yuba County:

Our Department believes people can change and we can be instrumental in supporting that change. We are a small workplace family that supports one another to accomplish our mission and allow our team members to live full lives outside the workplace. Our Campus provides youth detention services to the communities of Yuba, Sutter, and Colusa Counties as well as several contract counties through our Camp Singer program. We operate 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, and includes the Tri-County Juvenile Hall, Secure Housing Unit, and Maxine Singer Youth Guidance Center (Camp Singer), under a Joint Powers Agreement between the three counties. Our Department is the administrative agency responsible for the management and daily operation of the facility. The shared goal of facility staff is to provide youth with support and tools that will assist them with successfully reintegrating back into the community. Staff are provided with state mandated relevant training, which includes youth trauma; crisis management; cultural competence; mental health awareness; sexual abuse and harassment; and proper use of force.

IMPORTANT:

• All qualified applicants will be required to participate in the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC), Correctional Officer & Probation Officer series exam. Additional details with specifics will follow after the published application review date.
• Upon request, applicants placed on the eligibility list will be required to complete, sign and return a Personal History Statement directly to the Probation Department.

This position is represented by the Probation Peace Officers Association (PPOA).

For a comprehensive listing of benefits associated with this position please click here.

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Click HERE to review Frequently Asked Questions about the Recruitment Process. RECRUITMENT SELECTION PROCESSES: The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to: • Supplemental Questionnaire • Phone Screening • One-Way Video Interview • Performance Exam • In-Box Exercise • Qualifications Appraisal Panel • Written Exam • Speed Interview • Appraisal Panel • Personal History Statement (Pre-Review) • Department Interviews

• I acknowledge that I have read and understand the applicant recruitment details, including the steps of the recruitment and selection process for this competitive recruitment.
• I acknowledge that I have read the applicant document requirements for this recruitment but do not fully understand them. I understand that it is my responsibility to contact the Yuba County Human Resources Department to have my questions answered, and that by selecting this option, there is a possibility of my application being removed from further processing.

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APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WITH THEIR APPLICATION BY THE FINAL FILING DEADLINE:

• ANY DIPLOMAS AND UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AS PROOF OF EDUCATION
• COPIES OF RELATED CERTIFICATIONS

WHILE YOU MAY INCLUDE SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS SUCH AS A RESUME, CV, CERTIFICATIONS, OR LICENSES RELEVANT TO THE POSITION, PORTFOLIO, REFERENCES, TRAINING DOCUMENTS, OR COVER LETTER, THESE DOCUMENTS DO NOT SUBSTITUTE FOR COMPLETING THE COUNTYS OFFICIAL APPLICATION. PROOF OF EDUCATION MUST BE INCLUDED WITH YOUR APPLICATION

• I acknowledge that I have read and understand the applicant document requirements for this recruitment. I understand that all required documents must be attached to my application by the filing deadline and that supplemental materials do not replace the requirement to complete the County's official application in full, including listing relevant experience and providing proof of education.
• I acknowledge that I have read the applicant document requirements for this recruitment but do not fully understand them. I understand that it is my responsibility to contact the Yuba County Human Resources Department to have my questions answered, and that by selecting this option, there is a possibility of my application being removed from further processing.

03

Have you completed some college course work from an accredited college/university in psychology, administration of justice/criminology, sociology, social work, general studies or a related area?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you willing to work non-traditional work shifts, including swing, graveyard, weekends and holidays on an on-going basis?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you willing to work in a lock down facility?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you able to pass a detailed background investigation with a fingerprint check?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you able to work in a fast paced, high stress environment?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you able to deal calmly and think clearly with angry people when the problem is not your fault and/or the resolution is out of your control?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you able to be subjected to abuse and profane language on the phone or in person and deal with it unemotionally?

• Yes
• No

10

Check those items which describe the type of employment atmosphere you prefer.

• Working with few rules, exercising creativity
• Collaborating with others
• Utilizing computers to perform most tasks
• Uninterrupted research
• Minimal scrutiny of results by supervisor
• Following detailed procedures and rules
• Many things going on at once, many interruptions
• Busy, fast paced work
• Large amount of public contact
• Work involving keeping track of a large number of details
• Working with established procedures and rules
• Little or no contact with others

11

How would you rate yourself in handling emergency situations? (Please check only one)

• Somewhat uncomfortable, becoming easily flustered.
• Usually not easily flustered, but often feel anxious.
• Usually extremely calm, can think clearly and do not feel particularly anxious.

12

Please choose which option best describes the type of employment you are interested in.

• Full-Time Only
• Extra-Help Only
• Both Full-Time & Extra-Help

13

Why are you interested in becoming a Juvenile Corrections Officer?

14

What do you think would be the most challenging aspects for you personally, working with delinquent minors in a juvenile detention facility and how would you overcome them?

15

As a Juvenile Corrections Officer an essential function of the position would be working shift work (swing, nights), weekends and holidays, sometimes under stressful conditions. Are you willing and able to work shift work and how would you go about establishing good teamwork/positive attitudes with your fellow employees under these circumstances?

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Describe in detail any experience or education that provides a basic knowledge of the juvenile justice system. Include in the response the name of the employer you worked for, dates of employment, title of your position, your specific role and responsibilities, or course name(s) and date(s) taken.

17

The Juvenile Corrections Officer position relies upon maintaining attention to the entire population being supervised. If you were supervising a group of minors and became distracted by two detainees yelling while two other detainees started fist-fighting what steps would you take to resolve it?

Required Question

Employer Yuba County

Address 915 8th Street

Suite 129

Marysville, California, 95901

Phone 5307497860

Website https://www.yuba.gov/