Job Details
Salary : $59,800.00 - $80,537.60 Annually
Location : Orange County, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 7401PS-0823-057 (O)
Department: Probation
Opening Date: 08/29/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
CAREER DESCRIPTION
DEPUTY PROBATION CORRECTIONAL OFFICER II
(Inter-County Transfer)
This recruitment is only open to Deputy Probation Correctional Officer II incumbents or employees who have worked in comparable classifications in a California county.
Deadline to Apply:
This recruitment will be open for a minimum of 5 business days and will remain open on a continuous basis until 11:59 p.m. (PST) on the day the County's needs are met. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.
This recruitment will establish an open eligible list. This list will be used to fill current and future Deputy Probation Correctional Officer II positions. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications.
PROBATION
The assists the criminal justice system in Orange County, California by making a safer Orange County through positive change. Under the direction of the Chief Probation Officer, a dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of three bureaus - Adult Operations, Juvenile Operations, and Administrative Services - serves the community using efficient and research supported corrections practices to reduce crime, assist the Courts in managing offenders, promoting lawful and productive lifestyles and assisting victims.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Deputy Probation Correctional Officer II is a fully experienced journey-level worker responsible for the direct supervision duties related to the care, custody, and control of activities in 24-hour, seven-day a week, secure and non-secure facilities. An appointee may also be required to supervise the youthful offenders during sleeping hours and provide intermittent counseling. Appointees are expected to perform the full range of journey-level duties in the completion of their assignments.
To qualify for appointment to a position, an applicant must:
- be fully trained as a Deputy Probation Correctional Officer II/Deputy Juvenile Correctional Officer II as mandated by California's Board of State and Community Corrections, which includes Juvenile Correctional Officer Core (JCORE) and 832 (Peace Officer Arrest Powers) Training
- have a minimum of six months experience supervising youthful offenders in secure or non-secure facilities and other community-based programs related to the resocialization of youth in the state of California
- meet State of California requirements for appointment to a peace officer position
- have less than a three-year break in such service on the date of appointment to an Orange County position if not currently employed as a journey-level county Deputy Probation Correctional Officer/Deputy Juvenile Correctional Officer in the State of California or equivalent.
Work hours may include a combination of days, nights, weekends and holidays.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONSApplicants must have successfully completed any training required under the California Penal Code and regulations of the California Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission and California's Board of State and Community Corrections.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIESThe ideal candidate will possess extensive professional work experience and/or knowledge in the following competencies in addition to the experience listed in the Minimum Qualifications:
Leadership and Teamwork- Mentoring and training youth to ensure guidelines are understood and applied
- Conveying confidence and optimism in the unit's ability to overcome obstacles and accomplish its goals
- Monitoring youth activities and addressing performance issues
- Ensuring that clear, challenging and attainable goals are set for youths and that these goals are aligned with the goals of the unit
- Creating a positive environment in which youth and staff are motivated to do their best
- Showing a high level of care and thoroughness in handling the details of youth activities
- Conducting activities designed to assist in the resocialization of youth including individual and group counseling, facilitation of cognitive behavioral programs, engaging parents, drug/alcohol counseling, academic achievement, recreational activities, basic vocational training, assisting with emotionally distressed or self-destructive youth and obtaining psychiatric assistance
- Providing a positive role model and authority figure for supervised youths
Handling Conflict and Stress- Promptly intervening in conflicts to facilitate communication and resolve problems, finding common ground when possible
- Recognizing when safety measures are compromised and calling the appropriate unit or staff for assistance
- Handling complaints and disputes with neutrality, composure, and tact
- Maintaining composure in the face of interruptions and distractions
- Maintaining focus and emotional control in stressful interpersonal situations and in unpleasant or extreme circumstances
Oral and Written Communication- Clarifying group agenda, allocating time properly, summarizing key points, clarifying issues, identifying action items while facilitating unit and individual meetings with youth
- Picking up on nuances in tone and meaning and being attentive to non-verbal cues and body language
- Researching and investigating activities requiring a Special Incident Report and writing the information clearly and in an organized manner while using correct vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, spelling, and punctuation
- Adjusting vocabulary and formality according to the audience and the purpose of the interaction
- Understanding the youths comprehension by seeking a response or asking for a paraphrase of meaning
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSClick
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PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSClick
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RECRUITMENT PROCESSHuman Resource Services screens all application materials for minimum and desirable qualifications. After screening, candidates who meet the minimum and desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All candidates will be notified via email of their status in the process.
Structured Oral Interview (SOI) |
(Weighted 100%)Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a qualification appraisal panel of job knowledge experts. Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidate's qualifications for the job.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedure listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.Eligible ListOnce the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please see below for important information regarding COVID-19 related recommendations.Effective April 3, 2023, it is strongly recommended that County employees working in health care settings and correctional facilities follow vaccination and booster guidelines provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please click to see the latest guidance for more details.
Email NotificationEmail is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at
www.governmentjobs.com.
Frequently Asked QuestionsClick
here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact
Nam Tran at (714) ###-#### or
...@prob.ocgov.com.
EEO INFORMATIONOrange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidayswe also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System
Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
Click for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information you provide on this questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your level of expertise during the selection process. Be as specific as possible and include all information requested. If you do not have experience in an area, please answer "N/A". Statements such as "see application" or "see resume," will not be accepted in lieu of a response. All employers referenced on this questionnaire must be listed on your application. Do you understand these instructions?
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I understand that as part of the selection process for positions within the County of Orange Probation Department, I will be required to undergo an extensive background investigation including but not limited to; Contacting my current and/or previous employers, reference checks, criminal searches, verification of credentials, review of credit history, and review of all previous law enforcement applications and/or backgrounds. Any falsification of information or failure to meet the standards listed above will result in my disqualification. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the information listed above.
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As part of the background investigation, please type in your complete driver's license number beginning with the state that issued your driver license and class. Example: California Class C #F0000000
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I understand that if I have participated in a Background Orientation for the Deputy Probation Correctional Officer I or II formerly DJCO I/II position(s) within the last twelve (12) months or one (1) year, I will not be eligible to apply for this recruitment. Please indicate the date of your last Background Orientation with the County of Orange Probation Department below. If you have never participated in a Background Orientation for this position, indicate N/A.
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Have you completed California mandated training as a Juvenile Correctional Officer known as Juvenile Correctional Officer Core (JCOCC/JCORE)?
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If you have completed JCOCC/JCORE training, what agency did you work for when you were being trained and when did you complete your training?
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Have you completed training in Peace Officer Arrest Powers as required by California Penal Code 832?
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If yes to the previous question, what year did you complete 832 PC? What agency did you work for and what was your formal job classification at the time you completed 832 PC training?
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Since 832 PC training, have you worked continuously as a Peace Officer?
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If you indicated "No" to the previous question, please list breaks in service, by date. Please put N/A if this question doesn't apply to you.
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Please list each job assignment you have worked as a Deputy Probation Correctional Officer and the length of your experience (number of years) in each of the assignments. (Assignments such as Juvenile Correctional Officer, etc.)
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Briefly describe your experience in supervising the care, custody, and control of activities of youthful offenders in 24-hour, seven-day a week, secure and non-secure facilities.
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Briefly describe your experience conducting community-based programs and engaging in collaborative problem solving designed to assist in the resocialization of youth including individual and group counseling, academic achievement, recreational activities, basic vocational training, and assisting with emotionally distressed or self-destructive youth.
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Briefly describe your experience conducting investigations and preparing thorough, clear and concise reports.
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Before submitting your application, be sure to review your application for completeness and accuracy. The information you provide on your application along with your responses to the supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements indicated on the job posting. Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected. Therefore, it is important that you provide the name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your duties for each job listed on your application. Do not submit an online or hard copy resume in place of the application or supplemental questionnaire. However, if you choose to submit a resume in addition to your application, be sure it includes the same employment information mentioned above.
- I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.
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