Juvenile Detention Officer Assistant

IntroductionJDOA 1125Join Our Team - San Joaquin County ProbationDiscover Your Future with the San Joaquin County Probation DepartmentJoin our dedicated team and make a difference in community safety and rehabilitation.Supporting a Safer Stronger CommunityThe San Joaquin County Probation Department is committed to increasing public safety supporting victims and reducing recidivism through client accountability and support thereby making our community safer and stronger.We are dedicated to inspiring positive change by delivering proven evidence-based practices which assist clients in identifying a path to productive life choices.San Joaquin County Probation has a shared set of values. We value excellence importance of the individual team concept ethical conduct professionalism importance of community and a safe and healthy environment.Learn More About San Joaquin County ProbationLearn More About the Juvenile Detention Officer Assistant Position by clicking on the brochure belowJUVENILE DETENTION OFFICER ASSISTANT BROCHURE© 2025 San Joaquin County Probation Department. All rights reserved.Juvenile Detention Officer Assistant ExamThis examination is being given to fill several full-time and part-time vacancies in the Probation Department and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies.The Juvenile Detention Officer Assistant JDOA is the trainee level in the Juvenile Detention Officer series.As trainees the incumbents are assigned to perform routine activities under close supervision and receive departmental training. Under immediate supervision the JDOA maintains the safety security and discipline in an assigned unit for juveniles supervises and guides the behavior of juveniles enforces facility rules and regulations advises juveniles on proper standards of personal conduct observes and assesses behavior and needs of groups and individuals within groups and performs related work as required in accordance with Rule 3 Section 3 of the Civil Service Rules.The Juvenile Detention Facility is a 24-hour operation. These positions require working rotating shifts including weekends and holidays as well as overtime. The shifts are 600 am - 600 pm 900 am - 900 pm and 600 pm - 600 am.Candidates must participate in a mandatory orientation and successfully pass a background investigation pre-employment physical psychological evaluation and drug screen before employment. Candidates who pass the written exam will need to complete the Personal History Statement PHS which they will receive at the mandatory orientation. To review the PHS click on the link to the Peace Officer Standards and Training POST forms page - San Joaquin County uses form2-251PHS - Peace Officer.Prior Candidates for the BSCC Selection Exam for Adult Corrections Officer ACO Juvenile Corrections Officer JCO and Probation Officer PO Classifications for Local CorrectionsFor applicants who took this exam within the past 12 months and achieved a T-score of 45 or above San Joaquin County will allow applicants to submit their T-score instead of retaking the written exam.However the employment application for San Joaquin County must still be submitted and meet the minimum qualifications for Juvenile Detention Officer Assistant. POST exam T-scores are not accepted in lieu of taking this exam. The T-score must be on agency letterhead and must show the name of the agency that administered the exam the name of the exam the date the exam was given and the candidates name. The T-score letter must be submitted with the employment application.Supporting a Safer Stronger CommunityThe San Joaquin County Probation Department is committed to increasing public safety supporting victims and reducing recidivism through client accountability and supervision.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.NOTEAll correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.Incentives and BonusesThe following incentives and bonuses may be available for eligible new hires. Incentives and bonuses are subject to approval by Human ResourcesVacation Accrual RateSan Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidates total years of public service.Sick LeaveCandidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours up to 160 hours from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin Countys minimum sick leave cash out provisions.New Hire Retention Bonus2000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment 2080 hours1000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment 6240 hours3000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment 12480 hoursDEFINITIONUnder immediate supervision maintains the safety security and discipline in assigned unit for youthful offenders supervises and guides the behavior of youthful offenders enforces rules and regulations of the facility advises youthful offenders in proper standards of personal conduct observes and assesses behavior and needs of groups and individuals within groups and does related or other work as required in accordance with Rule 3 Section 3 of the Civil Service Rules.CLASS CHARACTERISTICSIncumbents serve as trainees for the Juvenile Detention Officer series. As trainees individuals are assigned to perform routine activities under close supervision receive departmental training and acquire the essential knowledge and abilities characteristic of Juvenile Detention Officer.TYPICAL DUTIESMaintains security and discipline over assigned unit or program enforces rules and regulations of the facility and program.ÂSupervises and guides youthful offender behavior advises youthful offenders in proper standards of personal conduct with emphasis on collaboration education and partnership.ÂDevelops and maintains positive relationships with youthful offenders individually or in groups to gain compliance and build trust.ÂDocuments and relates information to appropriate persons.ÂConducts programs related to recreation and work activities participates in behavior modification programs such as anger management victim awareness and the like assists in planning activities and programs.ÂPrepares and maintains conduct records and reports regarding youthful offenders for use in placement or court proceedings including incident reports.ÂMay be required to perform basic housekeeping tasks Conducts room checks and searches scans incoming and outgoing mail searches youthful offenders for contraband.ÂLearns to subdue and restrain violent or attacking youthful offenders when appropriate for the safety and protection of themselves and others learns to determine appropriate course of action when faced with potentially violent situations.ÂUses computers and youthful offender detention specific programs for detention management and communications.ÂTransports youthful offenders when necessary.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEITHER PATTERN IÂEducationCompletion of thirty semester or equivalent quarter units at an accredited college or university including at least six semester or equivalent quarter units in the social or behavioral sciences.OR PATTERN IIÂExperienceOne year of full-time experience in law enforcement correctional work in a probation or parole agency detention or residential treatment facility correctional institution or supervision of residents in a youth or adult housing program.ÂAND FOR BOTH PATTERNSÂLicensePossession of a valid California driver’s license.ÂSpecial RequirementsThe Juvenile Detention Officer Assistant must successfully complete the required Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course training during the first year of appointment as established by the California Board of State and Community Corrections. Employees in this classification are peace officers as defined by section 830.5 of the Penal Code and must satisfy the State of California criteria for peace officer status. Employees must also conform to all training as well as other requirements including those necessary to hold and maintain peace officer status pursuant to the California Government Code.KNOWLEDGECalifornia youthful offender justice system general principles of human behavior normal and abnormal basic group and individual counseling techniques basic psychological theories terminology and treatment methods principles of conflict de-escalation community interaction and collaborative problem solving general principles of report writing and composition basic computer literacy personal computer systems and computer software.ABILITYEstablish rapport with youthful offenders recognize emotional and behavioral problems assess physical and emotional needs of individual youthful offenders demonstrate clear written and oral skills follow written and oral instructionsprocedures fairly and equitably enforce rules and regulations with firmness organize and direct the activities of youthful offenders utilize a variety of office equipment including computer operation operate communications and safety equipment work different shifts weekends holidays and extended schedules work with other staff to effect job duties relate to a wide variety of socio-economic cultural and ethnic backgrounds physically restrain or subdue youthful offenders for the safety of themselves and others drive in a safe manner.PHYSICALMENTAL REQUIREMENTSMobility—Constant standing walking running stooping bending climbing stairs and lifting of individuals which require strength coordination endurance and agility driving operation of a computer Visual—constant overall vision constant color perception constant eye-hand coordination constant depth perception frequent readingclose-up work constant field of visionperipheral Dexterity—frequent repetitive motion and reaching HearingTalking—constant requirement to hear normal speech constant hearing on telephone and radio ability to hear faint sounds constant talking on telephoneradio EmotionalPsychological—constant contact with hostile individuals frequent exposure to emergency situations frequent exposure to trauma grief and death frequent public contact frequent decision-making frequent concentration Special Requirements—assignments may require working weekend nights andor occasional overtime Environmental—occasional exposure to varied weather conditions.San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and upon request will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.Equal Opportunity EmployerSan Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age ancestry color creed marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation or belief pregnancy race religion sex or sexual orientation. For more information go towww.sjgov.orgdepartmenthreeo.Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act ADASan Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and upon request will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.BENEFITSEmployees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented bySEIU Local 1021.Health InsuranceSan Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans a Kaiser Plan a Select Plan and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available.Dental InsuranceThe County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan dependent coverage is available at the employees expense.Vision InsuranceThe County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan VSP. There is no cost for employee only coverage dependent coverage is available at the employees expense.For more detailed information on the Countys benefits program visit our website atwww.sjgov.orgunder Human ResourcesEmployee Benefits.Life InsuranceThe County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows1 but less than 3 years of continuous service 10003 but less than 5 years of continuous service 30005 but less than 10 years of continuous service 500010 years of continuous service or more 10000Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate.125 Flexible Benefits PlanThis is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical dental or vision plan Health Flexible Spending Account 2550 annual limit with a 500 carry over and dependent care costs Dependent Care Assistance Plan 5000 annual limit.Retirement PlanEmployees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees Retirement Association SJCERA atwww.sjcera.orgfor more information. NOTE If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees Retirement System PERS you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance.Deferred CompensationThe County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute 22500 or 100 of your includible compensation whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan up to 30000.The Roth IRA after tax is also now available.VacationMaximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years 15 days after 3 years 20 days after 10 years and 23 days after 20 years.HolidaysEffective July 1 2017 all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays accrualsuse and cashability of accrued time.Sick Leave12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation.Sick leave incentive An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year.Bereavement Leave3 days of paid leave for the death of qualifying family member 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employees spouse domestic partner parent or child.Merit Salary IncreaseNew employees will receive the starting salary which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks 2080 hours on each step of the range they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step.Job SharingEmployees may agree to job-share a position subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources.Educational Reimbursement ProgramEligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of 850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in anapproved four 4 year College or University academic programmay be reimbursed up to 800 per semester for a maximum of 1600 per fiscal year.Parking Supplemental Downtown StocktonThe County contributes up to 20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area.School ActivitiesEmployees may take up to 40 hours per year but not more than eight 8 hours per month to participate in their childrens school activities.HOW TO APPLYPlease be advised that Human Resources will only be acceptingOnline Applicationsubmittals for this recruitment. Paper application submittalsÂwill not be considered or accepted.ÂApply OnlineÂÂÂÂÂÂÂwww.sjgov.orgdepartmenthrÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂOffice hoursÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂÂMonday – Friday 800 am to 500 pm excluding holidays.Phone 209 468-3370ÂÂJob LineFor currentÂemployment opportunitiesÂplease callÂour 24-hour job line at 209 468-3377.ÂWhen a final filing date is indicated applications must beÂsubmitted onlineÂto the Human Resources Division beforeÂthe submission deadline. Resumes and paper applicationsÂwill not be accepted in lieu of an online application. The County assumes no responsibility forÂonline applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division.ÂSan Joaquin County Substance Abuse PolicySan Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.Equal Opportunity Employer San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity EEO Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age ancestry color creed marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation or belief pregnancy race religion sex or sexual orientation. For more information go towww.sjgov.orgdepartmenthreeo.