Youth Corrections Officer - Extra-Help

County of Mendocino; Ukiah (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The County of Mendocino is seeking a juvenile corrections officer for Mendocino County Juvenile Hall in a temporary, extra-help role. You will supervise youth, ensure safety, enforce rules, and handle records and incident reporting as part of daily custody duties.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and completion of required trainings within the first year. Evening and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• No related experience required.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Penal Code 832 within first year of job assignment.
• BSCC STC – Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course or applicable substitution within first year.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and custody youth in Mendocino County Juvenile Hall.
• Monitor youth behavior during school, meals, recreation, and visits.
• Refer youth in crisis to appropriate specialist.
• Explain and enforce facility rules and procedures.
• Maintain and return personal property of youth; keep records.
• Search youth for contraband; supervise cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Behavioral counseling

First aid

Communication

Decision making under pressure

Observation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

This recruitment is for temporary, non-benefited, extra-help work ONLY. Do not apply if you are not willing to accept temporary, extra-help work. Departments may hire extra-help employees for a limited period. Extra-help is temporary employment generally not to exceed six (6) months unless seasonal, intermittent, or on-call. Extra-help employment may last up to one (1) year when hired to work on a specific project. Extra-help employees are paid only for the hours worked and are not entitled to benefits, property rights (seniority), or promotional preference. As an extra-help employee, there is no guarantee of regularly scheduled hours or continued employment. Interested applicants and current extra-help employees interested in permanent positions with the County must apply for those positions during open recruitment.

Please Note:

• This recruitment is open until filled and may close at any time. Applications will be screened every two weeks. Applicants will be notified of their application status following each screening period.
• The successful candidate for this position will be required to undergo a detailed background investigation.
• Evening, night and weekend work may be required.
• Incumbents in the Youth Corrections Officer classification are Peace Officers as defined by Penal Code Section 830.5. Per County Code 3.04.060(D) No person shall be appointed to any law enforcement position unless at the time of the appointment they have passed their twenty-first birthday.

Under general supervision, primary responsibility is to supervise and provide for the custody, care, safety, treatment, recreation, and daily activities of youth detained in the Mendocino County Juvenile Hall.

Bilingual English/Spanish encouraged to apply. Se buscan personas bilingües en inglés y español. Para recibir una solicitud en español, llame a Recursos Humanos al 234-6600.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Book youth into facility following prescribed procedures; assign rooms for youth; orient new arrivals; issue supplies to youth; process inmate discharges or transfers; determine if youth is at risk of suicide or self-harm requiring evaluation by professional.
• Monitor behavior of youth when going to and from school, cafeteria, while in living unit, during showers, during visits, and during outside recreation.
• Refer youth in crisis situations to appropriate specialist.
• Explain, monitor, and reinforce facility rules, policies, and procedures.
• Receive, maintain, and account for the personal property of youth; return or send personal property to youth upon discharge; maintain appropriate written records.
• Visually and physically search youth for prohibited possessions, contraband, weapons, or narcotics; inspect quarters of youth for contraband; inspect and direct cleaning activities of youth for maintenance of sanitation, orderliness, and safety.
• Promote acceptable attitude and behavior of youth to assist them in adjusting to confinement; confer with assigned supervisors or officers regarding behavioral or other inmate problems; hold youth accountable for their behavior.
• Communicate with Probation Officers, attorneys, and/or other law enforcement and social service agencies on youth cases.
• Write incident and crime reports as required and write special reports for Probation Officers and courts as requested.
• Counsel youth and/or their families on problems; develop treatment plans detailing behavioral goals.
• Conduct group sessions to resolve problems between youth and to structure shift activities.
• Dispense medically cleared prescription medications and over-the-counter medications.
• Transport youth to and from medical appointments, court, or other locations; transfer youth to other facilities.
• Perform laundry duties as required.
• Anticipate and avert potential problems; assist in suppressing and controlling problems that occur; report incidents in the prescribed manner.
• Enter and retrieve a variety of information from a computer; maintain daily logs and records on school attendance, medical treatment, unusual incidents, and the number and location of youth; write reports concerning youth activities and behavior.
• Answer inquiries from the criminal justice stakeholders, program providers and family members.
• Attend staff or other meetings.
• Assume responsibility for operation and security of unit when regular supervisor is unavailable.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience:

High school diploma, GED or equivalent.

No related experience required.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid Driver's License
• Penal Code 832 (within first year of job assignment)
• Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) – Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course, or applicable substitution as defined by BSCC. (within first year of job assignment)

Incumbents must possess and maintain, or obtain and maintain, all licenses, certifications, registrations, and/or other requirements identified in the minimum qualifications, as applicable, and within the timeframes specified. These requirements are conditions of continued employment and minimum qualifications for the position. Failure to possess, obtain, or maintain any required license, certification, registration, or other requirement within the specified timeframe may result in rejection during the probationary period, or disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Must be able to meet physical and psychological standards and pass a detailed background investigation.

Knowledge of:

• Methods and techniques of dealing with individuals in custody, including behavioral counseling techniques.
• First aid methods and techniques.
• Applicable state, federal, and local ordinances, laws, rules and regulations.
• Arrest, search, and seizure procedures.
• County Court system and procedures.
• All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job.
• Record keeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records management techniques.

Skill in:

• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Using tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
• Applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks; to understand, interpret, and communicate complicated policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

Mental and Physical Abilities:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.
• Maintain orderly conduct among youth.
• Make quick, effective, and reasonable decisions in emergency situations, and to take appropriate action to include physically restraining violent youth.
• Write reports and correspondence.
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, run, and sit; reach with hands and arms; use manual dexterity to operate machinery/tools; handle, seize, hold, or otherwise work with hands; climb, jump, and/or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; speak and hear; use shape, sound, odor, and color perception and discrimination.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move over 50 pounds and detain and/or physically restrain youth.

Important Application Information:

• It is your responsibility to demonstrate through your application materials how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position/s for which you apply.
• You must complete all sections of the application. A résumé or other information you feel will help us evaluate your qualifications may be attached to your completed application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that contain only a résumé or those that reference “see résumé” will be rejected as incomplete.
• Check your application before submitting to ensure it is complete and correct; no new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.

• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this classification, please submit unofficial transcripts with your application. Applicants who completed their education outside of the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must provide an education evaluation. The education evaluation must state the number of units to which foreign coursework is equal. Foreign education evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org. This education evaluation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be submitted with the application.

• Inquiry will be made of your former and current employers; please provide the names and telephone numbers of supervisors on your application.
• You must provide the names and contact information of at least three (3) references (not relatives) that have knowledge of your job skills, experience, ability and/or character.
• Application materials are the property of Mendocino County and will not be returned.
• It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number or address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.
• The exam process listed on this flyer is tentative. Mendocino County reserves the right to make necessary modifications to the examination plan. Such revisions will be in accordance with approved personnel standards. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified.
• The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

Examination Process:

All complete applications will be reviewed with those judged most qualified progressing further in the selection process; incomplete applications will not be considered. Based on the number of qualified candidates, a Qualifications Appraisal may be administered.

Special Testing:

The County of Mendocino is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), if special accommodations for a disability or religious conviction are necessary at any stage of the application and/or testing process, please notify the Human Resources Department in advance at [phone]. Reasonable notice is required to allow adequate time for review and evaluation of your request.

Special Requirements:

Employment in some County departments or positions may require the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background, which may include fingerprinting, and/or a medical examination, which may include drug screening.

This announcement is a synopsis of duties and requirements of this job. To review the complete classification specification and benefits, please see the HR website. Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.

The County of Mendocino participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If hired, the information you provide on your Form I-9 will be used to verify your authorization to work in the United States.

Learn more:

• E-Verify Notice of Participation (Download PDF reader)
• Right to Work (Download PDF reader)

The County of Mendocino is an Equal Opportunity Employer