Juvenile Intake Officer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $52,992.00 - $71,004.00 Annually
Location : Redding, 96007, 96073, 96003, 96002, 96001, CA
Job Type: Extra Help
Job Number: 1046-7_PRO_EH_CONT_060826
Department: Probation Department
Opening Date: 07/08/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE SHASTA COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT
(THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE VACANCIES)
SEE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION REGARDING
POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE
MINIMUM AGE AT DATE OF HIRE IS 18 AND MUST HAVE NO FELONY CONVICTIONS.
RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED
APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED WEEKLY UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED
FINAL FILING DATE: CONTINUOUS
SALARY INFORMATION
JUVENILE DETENTION OFFICER I: $25.48 FLAT RATE HOURLY*
JUVENILE DETENTION OFFICER II: $26.75 - $34.14 HOURLY*
Extra help positions are hourly employees that may work up to 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Benefits are not included.

• This is a continuous recruitment that is open until the needs of the County are met.
• (This recruitment can be used for multiple vacancies within the County.)
• This is a continuous recruitment which means applicants are only able to apply once every six months to this specific recruitment.
• Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY
Shasta County offers all of the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Probation Department provides services and supervision, accountability, rehabilitation, and support services for both youth and adults in the criminal justice system to include divisionary services, conducts pre-sentence/adjudication investigations, prepares sentencing and disposition reports and other court ordered reports, makes placement recommendations for juveniles and adults, completes assessments, and develops case plans. Following sentencing/disposition, the department monitors adults placed on formal supervision and juveniles placed on supervision by the court and given terms of probation. The major divisions and "core" functions of the department are adult and juvenile intake and supervision, adult pretrial services, and the Community Corrections Center providing reentry services.
The Shasta County Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility (JRF) is a 24-hour secure detention facility administered by the Probation Department. The JRF is responsible for the care, custody, and control of youth and transitional-aged youth up to twenty-five years of age. Our mission is accomplished by ensuring staff hold residents accountable while encouraging them to embrace positive community values, accept responsibility, and cultivate healthy relationships which is accomplished by ensuring staff serve as role models and project an appearance, attitude, and behavior which creates an atmosphere conducive to positive change, and by working closely with our community partners to deliver research-driven programs targeting the individual needs of our population.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Under supervision, to learn to provide for the counseling, care, welfare and custody of juveniles and transitional aged youth at the Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility and promote rehabilitation of residents through evidence- or research-based practices; and to perform related work as required.
JDO's are assigned to the Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility (JRF) or River's Edge Academy and perform the duties of a juvenile correctional officer. The JRF is a 24-hour secure detention facility that provides a safe and secure environment for detained youth. Persons working in this position may be required to work mandatory overtime as needed.
Daily functions include:

• Planning, organizing, & supervising programs for residents including recreational activities
• Assisting youth in gaining insight into themselves and their relationship with others
• Maintaining effective discipline
• Teaching acceptable behavior
• Taking proper action for non-cooperating youth
• Assisting in the development and documentation of case plans
• Take measures to reduce tensions and avoid possible violence

WHY BECOME A JDO?
Juvenile Detention Officers (JDOs) have the ability on a daily basis to make a positive impact on the youth in custody. JDOs take pride in knowing that they have an opportunity to teach discipline, respect, accountability, and to promote rehabilitative efforts by mentoring the youth and conducting programming to aid in each youth's success. Each JDO recognizes that their work with the youth in custody has contributed to public safety and the success of future generations of the citizens of Shasta County.
BENEFITS FOR EXTRA-HELP EMPLOYEES

• CalPARS Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program
• Golden State Financial Authority - Down Payment Assistance Program
• Scholar Share 529 - College Savings Plan

CANDIDATE CHARACTERISTICS

• Possess a high school diploma (or equivalent)
• Undergo a significant background investigation including credit history, driving history, personal history and criminal history
• Undergo an analysis of psychological traits and abilities relative to this position
• Undergo an analysis of physical condition
• Be willing to work in an institutional setting and is available to work all shifts

PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
The Juvenile Detention Officer I/II is the first in a series of positions in the Juvenile Rehabilitation Facilities. As positions open, candidates may apply for the following full-time positions:

• Juvenile Detention Officer I/II - Salary same as above
• Juvenile Detention Officer III - Salary $59,868 - $76,404 Annually
• Supervising Juvenile Detention Officer - Salary $66,000 - $84,240 Annually

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Juvenile Detention Officer I: This is the entry level Peace Officer position within this classification series. After approximately one year of successful service, successful completion of the basic Juvenile Corrections Officer Core training and at the discretion of the department, an individual may be promoted to a Juvenile Detention Officer II.
Juvenile Detention Officer II: This is the journey level Peace Officer position within this classification series. Incumbents are expected to perform assigned tasks with a high degree of independence and good judgment. Successful completion of one year as a Juvenile Detention Officer I and successful completion of the basic Juvenile Corrections Officer Core training and a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) approved PC 832 training is required.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have completed 30 units of course work at an accredited college and have one year of related job experience. Completion of the PC832 (Arrest, Search, and Seizure) training, First Aid and CPR training are desirable.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Juvenile Detention Officer I and Juvenile Detention Officer II:
Plans, organizes, delivers, and supervises programs for residents, including such activities as housekeeping chores, personal hygiene, meals, pro-social activities and recreational activities; conducts individual, group and family discussions to promote rehabilitation and reduce recidivism through the use of evidence- or research-based practices; assists residents to gain insight into themselves and their relationships with others; models pro-social behaviors, provides coaching and mentoring; takes proper action for non-cooperating residents; maintains effective discipline and instructs in acceptable behavior and pro-social activities and communication; maintains visual surveillance and follows prescribed measures for institutional security; maintains necessary logs, records, and reports; admits and releases residents upon proper authority; communicates with parents/guardians, probation officers, law enforcement, and other individuals as required; explains the purposes and procedures of the facility; remains alert for potential problems and takes measures to reduce tensions and avoid possible violence; assigned to the Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility and is available to work all shifts.
Juvenile Detention Officer II:
May assist in training new staff; may act as lead officer of a shift; assigned to the Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT
GROW Program
A hands-on agriculture/animal husbandry program where residents, under the supervision of Juvenile Detention Officers & services providers learn to grow fruits and vegetables and care for animals
River's Edge Academy
A treatment focused camp program in the Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility which serves as an alternative to out-of-home placement. Youth are supervised by Juvenile Detention Officers in a more relaxed living environment while participating in intensive behavioral and mental health treatment.
QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:
Juvenile Detention Officer I and Juvenile Detention Officer II:
Knowledge of: Factors which influence human behavior; delinquency and criminogenic needs; good physical and mental health and hygiene; pro-social behavior: and evidence-based practices/interventions.
Ability to: Learn and apply the practices, procedures, and interventions of evidence-based or research-based practices, including motivational interviewing techniques and core correctional practices used in detention and custody of youth; respond constructively to behavior problems and gain the cooperation of residents; demonstrate positive role modeling; respond calmly and appropriately to emergency and crisis situations; plan and direct a group of residents in work, meal, education, and leisure time activities; learn to anticipate and prevent acts of violence to persons and property; learn applicable medical terminology and to deliver medications; write clear and concise log entries and reports; follow oral and written directions; demonstrate effective judgment; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; maintain a professional demeanor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.
Juvenile Detention Officer I:
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED certificate.
Juvenile Detention Officer II:
One (1) year of experience comparable to a Juvenile Detention Officer I with Shasta County or other California law enforcement agency AND successful completion of the basic Juvenile Corrections Officer Core training AND a POST approved PC 832 training
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Juvenile Detention Officer I and Juvenile Detention Officer II:
Possession of a valid California driver's license.
Minimum age at date of hire is 18 and must have no felony convictions.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.

1. Do you possess a high school diploma or its equivalent? Yes / No
2. Do you possess one (1) year of experience comparable to that of a Juvenile Detention Officer I with Shasta County or in another California law enforcement agency? Yes / No If "Yes," please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and job duties. If "No," type N/A.
3. Have you successfully completed the basic Juvenile Corrections Officer Core training? Yes / No If "Yes," please indicate the date you completed it and the educational facility you received it from. If "No," type N/A.
4. Have you successfully completed the POST approved PC 832 training? Yes / No If "Yes," please indicate the date you completed it and the educational facility you received it from and attach a copy of your certificate to the application. If "No," type N/A.
5. I acknowledge I have no felony convictions. Yes / No
6. I acknowledge I must be able to demonstrate an aptitude and willingness to perform duties as described above, which may include the willingness to physically intervene with out-of-control youth to protect self, other staff, and other youth. Yes / No
7. I acknowledge I must meet physical agility and endurance requirements established by the Board of State and Community Corrections to qualify for this position. Yes / No
8. I acknowledge I will be required to pass a background investigation relevant to working as a peace officer in a law enforcement office or facility prior to being hired, including psychological and polygraph examinations. Yes / No
9. I acknowledge I must pass a pre-employment physical examination that includes drug and alcohol testing prior to being hired. Yes / No
10. I acknowledge I must attach the requested certificate to my application to be considered for this position. Yes / No
11. I acknowledge this position requires a valid California driver's license. Yes / No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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