Assistant Probation Officer

Sacramento County Probation Department•Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

Under supervision, learns to apply the principles and techniques of probation work; supervises and counsels individuals detained in, committed to, or sheltered in one of several County juvenile institutions; supervises minors assigned to Work Project; and provides close supervision of minors placed on home supervision. The following links provide additional information regarding the hiring process with the Sacramento County Probation Department: How to Apply Employment FAQs Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Principles and techniques applicable to the care and rehabilitation of juvenile delinquents The growth, development, needs and problems of minors Symptoms of behavior disorders Group dynamics Applicable laws, rules, codes, standards and regulations governing care and treatment of juveniles in juvenile hall, camps, ranches or schools Principles of investigation and laws governing search, seizure and preservation of evidence Counseling techniques Basic housekeeping techniques Hygienic standards Motivational techniques Crisis intervention techniques Self-defense techniques Arrest procedures Appropriate use of force and security techniques Rights and liabilities of peace officers Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four year college or university, preferably with a degree in criminal justice, social or another behavioral science.
Up to one year of the required education may be substituted by experience in full-time, or equivalent part-time, paid law enforcement or correctional work in a probation or parole agency, or correctional institution on the basis of 173.6 hours = 21.7 days = 1 work month = 3 semester or 4.5 quarter units.
Appointees must pass a criminal history and background check, and pursuant to California Government Code, Section 1029, the conviction of a felony is grounds for disqualification from an appointment.
A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, shall be required at the time of appointment.
Be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record.
Be found to be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition, that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.
Satisfactory completion of required P.O.S.T. training for Probation Officers as specified in Section 832 of the Penal Code must be completed within one year after appointment as an Assistant Probation Officer.
Frequently stand, walk, run, stoop, bend and climb stairs.
Lift individuals, which requires strength, coordination, endurance, and agility.

Responsibilities

supervises and counsels individuals detained in, committed to, or sheltered in one of several County juvenile institutions
supervises minors assigned to Work Project
provides close supervision of minors placed on home supervision

Benefits

health, dental and life insurance
flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost
employee assistance program (EAP)
Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees.
However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned.
Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net.
Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually.
With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.
14.5 holidays per year as recognized.
Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation.
Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit.
Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child.
Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement.
The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement.
Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.
Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage.
The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs.
The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents.
The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost.
Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.
The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal.
The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents.
The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.
The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's).
These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.
In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California.
The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction.