Probation Aide

Sacramento County Probation Department•Sacramento, CA

2d•$41

About The Position

Under close supervision, Probation Aides learn to apply the principles and techniques of probation work; supervise and counsel individuals detained in, committed to, or sheltered in one of several County juvenile institutions; supervise minors assigned to Work Project; and provide close supervision of minors placed on home supervision. Probation Aides are typically hired as temporary replacements for regular Probation staff who are absent due to vacation, sick leave, military duty, leave without pay, or other reasons. All Probation Aide positions are currently temporary intermittent positions, also known as on-call positions, which are limited to 1560 hours worked per year. Probation Aides may be assigned to full-time and/or part-time hours, not to exceed 1560 hours worked.

Requirements

Equivalent to an Associate of Art degree (60 semester units or 90 quarter units), from an accredited college or university.
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 agency, 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.
Compliance with government Code: In accordance with California Government Code, Section 1031, each employee shall meet the following minimum standards: a. Be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship. Any permanent resident alien shall be disqualified from holding the position if his or her application for citizenship is denied. b. Be at least 18 years of age. c. Be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record. In addition, a classifiable set of fingerprints shall be furnished to the Department of Justice and to the Federal Bureau of Investigations. d. 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.
Appointees must pass a criminal history and background check. Pursuant to California Government Code, Section 1029, the conviction of a felony is grounds for disqualification from an appointment. Pursuant to Sacramento County Civil Service Rules, candidates found having been convicted of a felony will be disqualified.
Incumbents will frequently perform a wide variety of physical tasks such as standing, walking, running, stooping, bending, climbing stairs and lifting of individuals which requires strength, coordination, endurance, and agility. In addition, there may be occasional contact with hostile individuals, and incumbents may be subjected to physical and verbal abuse while restraining individuals.
Possession of a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, is required at the time of appointment.
Incumbents in this class must be willing to work irregular hours, holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

Supervise and counsel individuals detained in, committed to, or sheltered in one of several County juvenile institutions
Supervise minors assigned to Work Project
Provide 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)
vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually
14.5 holidays per year as recognized
sick Leave: Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit.
parental Leave of up to 160 hours
tuition Reimbursement
Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage
Deferred Compensation Program
Wellness Incentive Program
Flexible Spending Account
Workers' Compensation
Sacramento Credit Union