Probation Corrections Officer I

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside County Probation Department is seeking Probation Corrections Officer I to supervise youths in detention or treatment settings and support daily operations within the unit. The role requires the ability to maintain order, document behavior, and guide youths through structured activities.

The entry-level position offers training opportunities, including core Probation training, First Aid, and CPR. Ongoing professional development and potential promotion to Officer II are available upon

Qualifications

• Experience supervising youths in detention or treatment settings.
• Aptitude for supervising group activities and maintaining order.
• Completion of or readiness for Probation Corrections Officer core trainings, First Aid and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the conduct and behavior of youths within a detention or treatment setting.
• Document daily behavior and progress, and assist youth in adjusting to detention.
• Instruct and encourage proper conduct, plan recreation, and maintain safety and security within the unit.
• Attend required trainings on powers of arrest, search/seizure, and defensive tactics; participate in restraints if necessary.
• Record observations, maintain logs, and support routines including shifts and handover.
• Occasionally perform other duties as required and adapt to rotating assignments.

Skills

Youth supervision

Detention environment

First Aid/CPR training

Job description

About the job Probation Corrections Officer I

JOB

We arecurrently recruiting for Probation Corrections Officers to fill multiple vacancies throughout Riverside County. This recruitment is for full-time positions. Under direct supervision, receives training and acquires skills in supervising and caring for youths in detention and/or treatment facilities of the Riverside County Probation Department; and performs other related duties as required. Positions in this class are defined as peace officers in Section 830.5 of the California Penal Code and are subject to selection and training standards as defined by the California Government Code and the Board of State and Community Corrections.The Probation Corrections Officer I is the entry-level and trainee classification within the Probation Corrections Officer series and typically reports to a Supervising Probation Officer. Incumbents are expected to have an aptitude for supervising the activities of a group of youths in a detention or treatment environment. Incumbents are assigned routine functions associated with the general operation of a living unit. The Probation Corrections Officer I differs from the Probation Corrections Officer II in that the latter are assigned the more difficult and complex counseling duties requiring an understanding of those factors affecting a minor's motivation and behavior.Probation Corrections Officer I incumbents are eligible for promotion to Probation Corrections Officer II upon successful completion of their probationary period, which requires a satisfactory job performance evaluation and completion of the following: Probation Corrections Officer Core training, PC 832, First Aid, and CPR.Meet the Team!The Riverside County Probation Department is a progressive criminal justice agency that believes in continuous improvement, searching and applying evidence-based and best practices, using measurable outcomes to evaluate programs, and doing our utmost to fulfill our mission and make Riverside County a safe and law-abiding community for its citizens. We recognize the value of a qualified, professional, dynamic, and diverse workforce and in building an organization that reflects the progressive community we serve.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• In a training capacity: supervise the conduct and behavior of youths; maintain necessary order and discipline; direct the groups in constructive activities and imposes restrictions when necessary.
• Prepare daily behavior reports; attempt to modify antisocial behavior and assist youths in adjusting to detention situations; provide guidance on personal problems such as relationships with peers, parents, and school personnel.
• Instruct and encourage good manners, sportsmanship, and proper attitudes towards work, play, and citizenship; plan organized recreation and group activities.
• Maintain proper living standards and health habits through instruction on personal hygiene; maintain effective security and safety procedures within the unit at all times and remain constantly alert for attempts to escape.
• Supervise such leisure time activities as games (indoors and outside), athletics (indoors and outside), crafts, and when required, encourage participation of individuals not already engaged in these activities. Instruct in the rules of various games and in craft methods; referee games and organized tournaments.
• Prepare observation reports on youth's demeanor, behavior, appearance, interest, skills, progress, and needs; administer first aid when required.
• Keep the unit logs and other written information up to date; register and store personal belongings; search for weapons and other contraband; check for marks, bruises, and infections as required.
• Attend, participate, and pass courses in powers of arrest, search and seizure, and defensive tactics. Must be prepared to restrain and/or subdue hostile and/or violent juveniles, which may involve the use of pepper spray, physical force, participating in take downs, and/or the use of handcuffs.
• Use the computer to type reports, document youth activity/behavior, and retrieve data and information. Due to business and operational needs, staff may be assigned to a variety of assignments, facilities, offices, and schedules which includes rotating shifts (day, swing, graveyard, weekends, and holidays).
• Overtime may be required. Perform other duties as required.