Group Supervisor I/II - Probation Department (Open and Promotional)

County of San Mateo; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

County of San Mateo seeks a Group Supervisor I/II to support probation services and contribute to community safety through supervision and coordination within the Probation Department.

The role requires higher education or college credits, US work authorization, and completion of a background process including fingerprinting. The department emphasizes diversity and professional development as part of its employee wellness program.

Qualifications

• Requires 21+ years old by appointment date.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Group Supervisor I: 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college.
• Group Supervisor II: bachelor's degree from an accredited college.
• Driver's license required and fingerprinting is mandatory.
• If BSCC exam score (T-score) is available, attach it; otherwise retake the BSCC exam.
• Extra Help positions exist with hourly pay and possible benefits.

Skills

Legal work authorization

Driver's License

Background check

Fingerprinting

Authorization for Release of Info

Education

Bachelor's degree

60 sem credits / 90 quarter credits

Job description

Empower change as a Group Supervisor I/II: Join our team and make a positive impact!

The San Mateo County Probation Department's role as a partner in the County's criminal justice system is to contribute to community safety through its law enforcement, court services, pretrial, supervision, and treatment referral functions. To learn more about the department, visit https://www.smcgov.org/probation

About The County

San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.

The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.

Equality and Diversity

San Mateo County is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.

Benefits

We invite you to explore our Benefits-at-a-Glance page for a snapshot of the comprehensive and competitive benefits available to eligible employees of the County of San Mateo. From health and wellness to financial security, our benefits are designed to support you at every stage of your career. (Please note that benefits are subject to change.)

In addition to core benefits, the County is proud to offer a variety of wellness and professional development programs to help you grow both personally and professionally. Most of these enriching opportunities are available during work hours and come at no cost to you.

As a County employee, you'll also be covered by the federal Social Security system, earning valuable retirement benefits based on your salary and years of service.

Requirements

1. The Group Supervisor I position requires completion of at least 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university.
2. The Group Supervisor II position requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
3. You must be at least 21 years of age on or before the date of appointment.
4. You must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
5. If you have taken the BSCC California - Selection Examination for the Adult Corrections Officer, Juvenile Corrections Officer, and Probation Officer exam within the last six months and would like to submit your T-score in lieu of retaking the BSCC exam, you must attach proof of a documented valid T-Score at the time of application. If you do not attach your BSCC score or if your exam date is over six months from the time of application, you must retake the BSCC exam to be considered for the Group Supervisor I/II position.
6. Possession of a Driver's License is required for this position.
7. You must be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal records.
8. You must sign an 'Authorization for Release of Information' form prior to employment. Your signature on that form is verification that the information you have provided on your employment application is accurate and complete.
9. San Mateo County departments sometimes need extra-help workers in addition to permanent employees. Extra Help positions offer temporary part-time or temporary full-time employment for 1040 hours (which equates to working full-time for approximately six months). However, employment might end sooner depending on the needs of the hiring departments. Extra Help positions are paid on an hourly rate basis. Some extra help positions are eligible for benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Extra-help workers are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the extra-help assignment.