Probation Corrections Officer/Trainee*

San Bernardino County; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at the San Bernardino County Probation Department as a Probation Corrections Officer, where you will play a vital role in supporting and guiding youth in detention centers. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of young individuals while working in a dynamic environment. You will be responsible for counseling, supervision, and ensuring the safety and well-being of youth under your care. With a focus on professional development, you will receive training in essential skills such as conflict resolution and physical agility. If you are passionate about making a difference and are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, apply today!

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Physical agility and strength are essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Perform counseling, guidance, and supervision of youth.
• Participate in training for arrest and control techniques.

Skills

Counseling

Supervision

Physical Agility

Conflict Resolution

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tactical Equipment

Job description

Salary increases contingent upon assessed values for previous fiscal year.

JOIN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OUR YOUTH!

The Probation Department is recruiting for Probation Corrections Officers who perform counseling, guidance, supervision, care, and custody of pre and post adjudicated youth in the department's detention centers and treatment facilities located in San Bernardino County.

Multiple vacancies available: Full-time roving assignment shifts available on a 24/7 schedule. APPLY NOW!

Your application will be reviewed to determine eligibility for the highest level within the series.

*Please Note: Salary posted is the range for all levels. Please see job description and salary for each level below:

*Official Title: Probation Corrections Officer Trainee

*Official Title: Probation Corrections Officer

Learn more about the San Bernardino County Probation Department at https://sanbernardinocountyprobation.org/.

TRAINING/ADVANCEMENT

Probation Corrections Officer Trainees are eligible for promotion to Probation Corrections Officer upon successful completion of the CORE Academy. Incumbents must be promoted after successful completion of the CORE Academy or be terminated.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Work Environment: The nature of the work requires the ability to restrain or apprehend and control potentially violent and combative wards; incumbents must possess and maintain physical agility and strength throughout their employment.

Peace Officer Status: These positions have peace officer status and employees will be expected to participate in a continuum of force training program, which includes arrest and control techniques, tactical negotiation, and use of pepper spray.

Work Schedule: Incumbents may be assigned to work any shift on a 24 hour per day/7 day per week basis, including holidays. Rover assignments are full-time and used to fill staffing needs at both detention and treatment facilities.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Applicants must be 21 years of age (20.5 at time of testing) and meet Peace Officer Requirements (see below) AND meet both the education and experience requirements for one of the following options:

1. Probation Corrections Officer Trainee: Graduation from a U.S. high school, G.E.D. or a U.S. Department of Education approved High School Equivalency Test. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
2. Probation Corrections Officer: Graduation from a U.S. high school, G.E.D. or a U.S. Department of Education approved High School Equivalency Test. One (1) year of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer or Probation Officer for a California County Probation Department, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, or the Federal Bureau of Prisons; experience must be comparable or higher than a San Bernardino County Probation Corrections Officer, Probation Officer II with Peace Officer status OR successful completion of San Bernardino Probation Corrections Officer Trainee status.

PEACE OFFICER REQUIREMENTS

• Be successful on the Written Exam, Physical Agility Test, and Department Interview, to continue to the background investigation.
• Pass a background investigation, which includes, but is not limited to, a fingerprint check, psychological testing and a polygraph test (current San Bernardino County Probation Dept. employees in peace officer positions will not be required to take the polygraph test). Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony, or currently be on court ordered probation (or have been within the last year).
• Be at least 21 years of age at time of hire (Applicants should be at least 20.5 years at time of testing) and possess a High School diploma, General Educational Diploma (GED), or have passed a High School Proficiency Exam or equivalent.
• Provide official sealed transcripts of completed college coursework if applicable.
• Show proof of having completed the required basic certified training specified by Standards and Training for Corrections for the State of California and PC 832 (Laws of arrest, search and seizure), or meet this obligation within the first year of employment. Training will be provided upon hire. New hires who possess PC 832 certification will not be required to repeat training if they provide a copy of their PC 832 certificate.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States, pursuant to Government Code 1031 at the time of hire.
• Possess a valid Class C Driver License. Employees in this class may be required to use personal vehicles and may be required to show proof of automobile liability insurance.
• Meet minimum vision (both eyes) and hearing (both ears) requirements. Vision and hearing tests will be administered.
• Pass a treadmill and medical test.

Testing will tentatively take place the WEEK of February 24, 2025.

*Please note test dates are subject to change and availability is limited. Candidates will be contacted approximately two weeks prior to self-schedule for an available exam session.

There will be a proctored online written assessment of knowledge and skills in the following areas:

1. Written Communication
2. Reading Comprehension
3. Applying Rules
4. Basic Math

**YOU MAY ONLY TEST ONCE EVERY SIX (6) MONTHS.**

Application Procedure:

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time with or without notice. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your Government Jobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

Test Preparation: Candidates may wish to review the Board of State and Community Corrections Candidate Orientation Booklet for the Juvenile Corrections Officer Examination.

Applicants must be successful in the Written Exam to continue to the Physical Agility Test.

THE PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST

Candidates passing the Written Exam will be invited to participate in the Physical Agility Test. Visit the San Bernardino Probation Department for details and an invitation to the APPLICANT WORKSHOP.

Only those applicants successful on both the Written Exam and Physical Agility Test will continue in the background process.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

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