Position Description

Final Filing Deadline: Monday, October 27, 2025

Exam #25/60F87/10MM

The Probation Department is a law enforcement agency within the County of Monterey, with 5 major divisions: 4 operational divisions (Adult, Juvenile, Juvenile Hall, and Youth Center), and one infrastructure division, Administration, which includes Finance, Personnel, Training, Grants and Contracts, and Technology. The Department has about 300 permanent positions (with the majority being sworn officers), in addition to temporary staff and interns. Probation is a fast-paced environment which requires excellent customer services skills, personal initiative, adaptive thinking, strong ethics and commitment while maintaining a sense of family and camaraderie.

THE POSITION
The Juvenile Institutions Supervisor is responsible for supervising the counseling and program activities in one of the juvenile institutions of Monterey County. Incumbents supervise the conduct, behavior and activities of juveniles in custody, assist administrative staff to establish and maintain a constructive program for juvenile wards, and supervise subordinate staff. Only the best-qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.
Juvenile Institutions Supervisor candidates hired into permanent positions may be eligible to receive up to a $10,000.00 employment bonus.

Examples of Duties

• Directs, supervises and coordinates the staff and resident activities for a juvenile detention facility on an assigned shift; provides guidance and direction to staff on resolving operational problems and conflicts; writes staff schedules and arranges for substitute coverage when staffing ratios fall below department standards
• Prepares and reviews reports and analyses of institutional activities and the behavior and progress of individual residents. Reports include shift activity reports, incident reports, medical history reports, and supportive documents reflecting current situations, needs, assessments, and recommendations regarding juveniles
• Performs the full range of duties of a Senior Juvenile Institutions Officer on an as needed basis; duties may include providing assistance to residents on maintaining their health and hygiene, performing first aid, and supervising daily living and/or recreational activities
• Organizes and conducts staff meetings; facilitates communication as a liaison between juveniles, staff, professionals and agencies to accomplish the purpose of
  the facility
• Evaluates staff performance; counsels employees and recommends corrective actions; documents and maintains records on employee performance and discipline;
• Manages and participates in facility responses to critical incidents or emergency situations

To view the complete job description visit the Monterey County website: Juvenile Institutions Supervisor

THE SUCCESSFUL CANIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Working Knowledge of:

• Principles and theories of juvenile social rehabilitation
• Laws and codes governing the custody and care of juveniles
• Principles and practices of individual and group counseling within a custody setting

Some Knowledge of:

• First Aid techniques and practices including cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Skill and Ability to :

• Coordinate resources and activities of others
  
• Maintain positive employee relations and regular communication between staff and management
  
• Maintain objective attitudes, relationships and behavior control with juveniles
  
  
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted through the course of work
  

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Experience
Two years of working-level experience performing a variety of custodial and
rehabilitative and custodial duties in a locked juvenile facility comparable to those of the
Juvenile Institutions Officer II class series in Monterey County.

Additional Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

• Work flexible hours, including shift work, weekends and holidays as required by assignment.
• Wear a uniform, carry a firearm and use officer safety equipment as required by assignment.
• Possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License at time of appointment and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Possess or obtain within 180 days of employment, Basic First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificates.
• Possession of a valid California Standards and Training for Corrections (S.T.C.) Juvenile CORE Training and a PC 832 Certificate
• Satisfactorily meet the standards of Monterey County Probation Department Hiring Authority, including: Background Investigation, Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Test, Physical Agility Test, and Psychological Evaluation.

Probation Officer positions have Peace Officer status, and the following requirements in Government Code 1029, 1029.1, 1031 and Penal Code 830.5 shall apply. Please note:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or GED (average standard score of 45, with no score less than 35).

BENEFITS:
Monterey County offers an excellent benefits package. To view the N Unit Benefit Summary please visit our website N Unit Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES:
As a condition of employment, prospective employees will be required to submit a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of criminal conviction. Employees must have and show their Social Security Card on the first day of work. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURES

Apply On-Line at www.co.monterey.ca.us/personnel, by Monday, October 27, 2025, 11:59 PM (PST)
Hard copy applications may also be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours,

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:

Monterey County Probation

Attn: Human Resources
20 E. Alisal Street, 2nd Floor
Salinas, CA 93901
Monica Molina Phone: 831-755-3916 FAX: 831-759-7246



The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• A completed County of Monterey employment application
• Responses to the supplemental questions

All application materials must be received by the priority screen date for a guaranteed review; OR Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the process may include an oral examination, pre-exam exercises, performance exam, and/or written examination.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMODATION
Monterey County is a drug-free work place and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Monica Molina at (831) 755-3916, or molinaml@countyofmonterey.gov

http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet

Closing Date/Time: 10/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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