Juvenile Correctional Counselor Manager

THE POSITION

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DISTING UISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This class is distinguished from the:

• Probation Division Chief and Superintendent of the Juvenile Detention Facility classes which are executive management level classes having greater overall responsibilities for Departmental operations and support functions.
• Probation Services Manager class which is used to plan and direct operations of a Probation Field Division or Institutional Services Division.
• Juvenile Correctional Counselor (Supervising) class which is a first level supervisory class that plans, organizes, and supervises a unit of Juvenile Correctional Counselors responsible for providing day to day supervision and monitoring of youth detained at the facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

This class specification represents the core areas of responsibilities, specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

Exercises management and administrative authority for the 24-hour/7-days per week operations, programs, and activities of the Juvenile Detention Facility (JDF) and all programs on the grounds of the facility, by:

• planning, coordinating, managing, and evaluating the day-to-day operations and special programs; and making recommendations on organizational, financial, and procedural matters;
• reviewing changes, modifications and updates in the laws and regulations governing institutional custody, care, treatment, and security of detained youth;
• ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and best practices;
• assisting in preparing, administering, and monitoring the Department’s and JDF’s policies, procedures, goals, and objectives; initiating changes to increase operational effectiveness and efficiency;

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POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in administration of justice, corrections, criminology, social work, psychology, sociology, or a field closely related to the intent of the class;

and

• Experience:Four (4) years of experience in a correctional or probation institution, or related social service agency, in a class equivalent to, or higher than, Solano County’s Juvenile Correctional Counselor (Supervising) or Deputy Probation Officer (Supervising).

Licensing, Certification and Registration Requirements:

• California Penal Code, Section 832 training completion or equivalent.
• Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course or Deputy Probation Officer Core Course Certification, or equivalent, required by the California Standards for Training in Corrections (STC) Programs.
• Manager/Administration Core Course Certificate obtained within one year of appointment.
• Current First Aid and Personal Safety certificate or obtain within 60 days of appointment.
• CPR Certificate or obtain within 60 days of appointment.
• California Driver’s License, Class C.

Note: All licenses, certificates, and registrations must be kept current and in good standing while employed in this class including completing continuing education units as required. Failure to do so may constitute cause for negative personnel actions in accordance applicable bargaining agreement.

SELECTION PROCESS
ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED AFTER THE FILING DEADLINE OF MARCH 5, 2025

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees .

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted by the final filing date.

Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment .

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA

Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
All candidates must submit a copy of their official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the courses and units completed) or degree (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the final filing date of the recruitment.

Candidates who fail to submit their degree/transcripts by the deadline will be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Juvenile Correctional Counselor Manager) and the recruitment number (25-117380-01) in your email or fax.

VETERANS PREFERENCE POINTS

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE. Applicants who have a service connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons.

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave

To learn more, view our benefits summary .

Closing Date/Time: 3/5/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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