Juvenile Institution Officer, Full-Time / Extra Help

Juvenile Institution Officer

Temporary extra-help positions are not eligible for benefits.

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and provide proof of the following will move to the next step of the selection process:

• A BSCC T-Score of 45 or higher (issued within the past year). Candidates who do not have a current T-Score will be invited to test after the recruitment closes.
• Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and either provide proof of the required examinations or pass the in-person written examination will be invited to participate in a Physical Agility Test:
• 75-yard sprint (30 seconds)
• Carry 150-pound bag/dummy (30 seconds)
• Jog/brisk walk 150 feet with obstacles (30 seconds)
• Drag 150-pound dummy at least 20 feet (30 seconds)
• Additional steps in the selection process may apply.

Under supervision, to learn to supervise the custody, rehabilitation, health care, safety, security, and daily living activities of juvenile wards in the County Juvenile Hall; to learn to counsel wards and monitor progress in meeting counseling objectives; and to do related work as required.

Distinguishing characteristics: This is the entry and trainee level in the Juvenile Institution Officer class series. Incumbents work under relatively close supervision to learn the methods and procedures of caring for and counseling juvenile detainees. Incumbents are expected to complete P.C. 832 Training and gain the proficiency necessary to advance to the Juvenile Institution Officer II within one year of initial employment.

Reports to: Supervising Juvenile Institution Officer, Juvenile Hall Superintendent

Classifications supervised: This is not a supervisory class.

Typical physical requirements: Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; sufficient manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; ability to climb, stoop, crouch and kneel; lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. without assistance; reach and lift objects above shoulders; physical ability to sustain extra physical effort for a substantial period of time and restrain detainees; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.

Typical working conditions: Work is performed in an office and outdoor environments; work is performed in varying temperatures; exposure to blood borne pathogens; continuous contact with other staff and the public.