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Description Click here to learn more about the Tehama County Probation Department Click here to learn more about Tehama County. The Tehama County Probation Department's mission is to improve public safety and the quality of life in Tehama County through offender compliance and accountability. SALARY (A-E Steps) Juvenile Detention Officer I: $23.19 - $28.19 Hourly/$1,855.20 - $2,255.20 Biweekly Juvenile Detention Officer II: $25.60 - $31.12 Hourly/$2,048.00 - $2,489.60 Biweekly About the Position: Under the direction of the Supervising Juvenile Detention Officer, provides proper counseling, treatment, recreation and daily living activities for juveniles detained in the Juvenile Detention Facility; performs various tasks to help ensure the safety and welfare of juveniles, staff members and the general public

Performs related work as required. Examples of Duties Monitors and enforces security procedures and department policies and rules. Directs and supervises juveniles' daily physical education activities, including dining, recreational, personal hygiene and housekeeping activities.

Provides for juveniles' needs, including delivery of prescribed medications, linens and supplies. Applies disciplinary measures for juveniles as appropriate. Counsels juveniles and their family members; develops treatment plans detailing behavioral goals using behavior modification techniques.

Provides group counseling as required. Click on the title below to view the complete job description: Juvenile Detention Officer I | Juvenile Detention Officer II Education, Experience & Licenses Minimum Qualifications: JDO I/II: Equivalent to the completion of twelfth (12th) grade and graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Services or a closely related field is desirable. Two years of related work experience may be substituted for one year of the required education.

Prior experience supervising juveniles in a controlled setting is desirable. JDO II: Requires one (1) year of experience at the level of Juvenile Detention Officer I level or equivalent. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered License & Special Requirements: JDO I/II: Requires a valid California driver's license Must complete and maintain Penal Code 832 qualifications.

Must possess current certification in CPR and first aid. In addition to the above: JDO I: Within one (1) year after appointment to this classification, must successfully complete required instruction in the Juvenile Corrections Officer CORE course as certified by the California State Board of Corrections under the Standards and Training for Corrections program; JDO II: Must have successfully complete required instruction in the Juvenile Corrections Officer CORE course as certified by the California State Board of Corrections under the Standards and Training for Corrections program. Recruitment Information The department is currently recruiting for multiple vacancies.

In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Juvenile Detention Officer I/II, as well as subsequent vacancies, which occur during the life of the eligibility list. New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.

Please submit ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered. To learn more about Tehama County's Recruitment & Selection process, please click here.

For questions about this recruitment please contact: Glennda Allen | 530-527-4052 | gallen@tcprobation.org All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the County. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANT / VETERANS' PREFERENCE POLICY / DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE.