Probation Corrections Supervisor I (County Promotional)

The Job

This recruitment is only open to current San Bernardino County, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District or Special Districts employees who hold a regular, contract, extra-help, recurrent, Public Service Employee, Work Experience Program (WEX) or intern position.

The Probation Department is recruiting for Probation Corrections Supervisors I who supervise correctional staff in the daily operations and activities of a juvenile detention and/or treatment facility; assign, review and evaluate the work of Probation Corrections Officers for an assigned unit; direct and supervise a variety of counseling and activity programs; and make regular rounds of a Juvenile Detention or treatment facility ensuring the safety and security of institution and wards.

To view a more comprehensive listing of job duties for this classification refer to the Probation Corrections Supervisor I job description.

PEACE OFFICER REQUIREMENTS

Pass a promotional background investigation, which may include fingerprint check, psychological testing, and polygraph test. Current San Bernardino County Probation Department employees in peace officer positions will not be required to take the polygraph test. Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony or be on active probation.

Possess a U.S. High School diploma, General Educational Diploma (GED), or have passed the California High School Proficiency Examination (CHSPE).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Peace Officer Status: These positions have peace officer status under Penal Code Section 830.5 and may require incumbents to be armed. All Probation Officers will be expected to participate in a continuum of force training program which includes control of aggression, tactical negotiations, unarmed defensive tactics, and use of pepper spray. Incumbents must have successfully completed, the department's arming training, maintain qualification standards, and must be willing to accept an armed assignment at the discretion of the appointing authority.

Promotional Background: At the time of appointment, candidates must pass a promotional background.

Travel: Travel throughout the county will be required. This position requires the possession of a valid CA 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.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must meet both the education and experience requirements under one of the following options:
Option Education Experience Option 1 Completion of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Three (3) years of full-time work experience equivalent to San Bernardino County Probation Corrections Officer (PCO).
Option 2 Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework which includes fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units in upper level coursework in psychology, sociology, criminology, criminal justice, or other closely related behavioral science field of study.
Four (4) years of full-time work experience equivalent to San Bernardino County PCO.
Option 3 Completion of an Associates degree -or- sixty (60) semester (90 quarter) units of completed college coursework which includes fifteen (15) semester (23 quarter) units in areas listed above.
Five (5) years of full-time work experience equivalent to San Bernardino County PCO.
Option 4 Graduation from a U.S. high school, G.E.D. or a U.S. Department of Education approved High School Equivalency Test.
Seven (7) years of experience equivalent to San Bernardino County PCO.
NOTE: A list of coursework in a qualifying field or legible copies of transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) must be submitted with the application unless candidate has a completed qualified degree as listed above or higher. Degrees or coursework completed outside of the U.S. must be accompanied by an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service indicating equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by an accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess diverse experience as a Probation Corrections Officer, with current Peace Officer status, including experience in juvenile detention, juvenile treatment programs, administrative and external programs assignments, leadership skills, and the ability to work as a member of a team, while demonstrating excellent oral and written communication skills.

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of your qualifications based on a review of the application material and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be complete and thorough in your responses, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

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.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

Specialized Peace Officer - Supervisory

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits*, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at www.sbcounty.gov/hr/Benefits_Home.aspx .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 9/20/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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