Assist Superintendent, Probation

Probation•San Leandro, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, the Assistant Superintendent is responsible for the ongoing operation of the Juvenile Facilities Division; for the care, custody and control of resident youth; for supervising Juvenile Facilities Division staff, and related work as required. The mission of the Alameda County Probation Department is to protect public safety by providing supervision, services, support, and opportunities to clients on behalf of the people of Alameda County through quality supervision, leadership, services, and effective partnerships. The Alameda County Probation Department is an essential element of the County’s system of public protection and human services. The Department’s role is to reduce the impact of crime in the community by providing accurate, comprehensive, and timely information and recommendations to the Courts, providing community-based sanctions and treatment for offenders, and working cooperatively with law enforcement agencies and community organizations with similar objectives. The Department provides a wide range of mandated and discretionary investigative, advisory, and supervisory services to adult and juvenile probationers pursuant to State law and the County Charter.

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (180 quarter or 120 semester units) preferably with a concentration in Sociology, Criminology, Psychology, Penology, Child Development, Political Science or a closely related field.
The equivalent of two years of full-time experience in a class equivalent to, or higher than, Institutional Supervisor II with the Alameda County Probation Department.
OR The equivalent of three years of professional, increasingly responsible, full-time experience in an educational or counseling program within a probation or correctional institution; two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity at a level of, or higher than, an Institutional Supervisor II in the Alameda County Probation Department.
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license, a good driving record according to DMV negligent operator guidelines, and qualifications for automotive insurance.
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
Persons appointed to positions in this class in the Probation Department must meet the minimum standards for Peace Officer (Sec. 1031 of the Government Code).
Applicants are not required to be a US citizen, but must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law (Per SB 960).
Any felony conviction is disqualifying.
Graduation from high school, a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test or passing a California High School proficiency examination.
Fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal records.
Found free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer, as determined by a licensed examining authority in accordance with the California Government code.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of laws and codes governing the custody and care of juveniles, penal practices and institutional procedures.
Knowledge of modern techniques of personnel supervision, including disciplinary processes.
Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
Knowledge of disciplinary measures, particularly as applied to detained youth.
Knowledge of practices involved in the care, safety, and custody of youth.
Knowledge of principles and techniques of individual and group management within an institutional setting.
Knowledge of best practices concerning the operation of a detention facility.
Knowledge of principles of budget analysis and preparation.
Knowledge of social theory relating to detained youth and rehabilitation institutions.
Knowledge of evidence-based probation supervision practices.
Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate subordinate staff.
Ability to plan staff coverage schedules.
Ability to plan and execute suitable programs for juveniles in an institutional setting.
Ability to interact effectively with representatives of other agencies, parents, citizen groups, and the general public.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic functions (i.e. fractions).
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to exercise tact when addressing difficult personnel matters.
Ability to organize, make decisions, problem solve and work under stressful situations.
Ability to analyze reports and statistics related to budget preparation and facility management.

Responsibilities

Ongoing operation of the Juvenile Facilities Division
Care, custody, and control of resident youth
Supervising Juvenile Facilities Division staff

Benefits

Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
12 paid holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Management Paid Leave
Catastrophic Sick Leave
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
Child Care Resources
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