Probation Aide

Sacramento County Probation Department•Sacramento, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, Probation Aides learn to apply the principles and techniques of probation work. They 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
Be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship (disqualification if application is denied)
Be at least 18 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
Pass a criminal history and background check
No felony conviction (pursuant to California Government Code, Section 1029 and Sacramento County Civil Service Rules)
Ability to 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
Ability to handle occasional contact with hostile individuals and potential physical and verbal abuse while restraining individuals
Possession of a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, at the time of appointment
Willingness to work irregular hours, holidays and weekends

Responsibilities

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
Provide close supervision of minors placed on home supervision

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Salary step increases (approximately 5% annually upon satisfactory service)
Bi-weekly pay via direct deposit
Vacation with pay (starts at 10 days annually, up to 25 days with increased tenure)
14.5 holidays per year
Sick leave (equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation, converted to retirement service credit upon retirement)
Paid parental leave (up to 160 hours for birth or adoption, for regular County employees with at least one year of continuous employment)
Tuition reimbursement (dependent upon union agreements, for regular County employees)
Retirement (Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage)
Deferred Compensation Program
Wellness Incentive Program (time off for excellent attendance record)
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
Medical Reimbursement Account
Workers' Compensation
Sacramento Credit Union (loan facilities and systematic saving plans)