SENIOR JUVENILE INSTITUTIONS OFFICER

Job Description:

SENIOR JUVENILE INSTITUTIONS OFFICER

Description

Position Description

**Salary increase of 4% to be effective first full pay period following July 1, 2025 Exam #25/60F90/06MM
Final Filing Date: July 7, 2025

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 Information 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.

Position Summary
The Monterey County Probation Department is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Juvenile Institutions Officer to lead and support the management of juvenile detention facilities. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of juvenile justice principles, and the ability to mentor and guide junior officers. Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication, conflict resolution, and crisis management abilities, along with a commitment to fostering a safe, rehabilitative environment for young offenders.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a s easoned officer that has experience working in a juvenile detention facility and has demonstrated a consistent commitment to youth rehabilitation, facility safety, and staff development. This candidate possesses in-depth knowledge of juvenile detention policies, behavioral intervention strategies, and trauma-informed care practices. They are adept at de-escalation techniques, managing crisis situations, and maintaining a safe, structured environment while treating juveniles with dignity and respect.

The eligible list established by this recruitment may be used to fill permanent or temporary vacancies as they arise.

Examples of Duties

• Performs the full duties and responsibilities of a Juvenile Institutions Officer II
• For the duration of an assigned shift, coordinates the custodial, counseling, and program activities of a specific housing unit in a juvenile detention facility; assigns duties and responsibilities to Juvenile Institution Officers; resolves routine operational conflicts and problems; directs officers' actions and responses during critical incidents or emergency situations
• Monitors and reviews the work of subordinate officers for completion and compliance with institution policies, procedures and standards; provides feedback to subordinate officers regarding their conduct and work performance; provides input to the Juvenile Institution Supervisor for consideration in the performance evaluation of Juvenile Institution Officers
• Organizes and conducts shift meetings; facilitates communication between the management and/or supervisors of the facility and the officers; disseminates administrative directives, employment related information and miscellaneous information
• Reviews history of new juveniles with unit staff to anticipate problems and special handling requirements; assists with the intake assessment and classification of juveniles
• Ensures that log entries are completed; prepares investigative reports and other documentation of juvenile behavior and/or unit operations as requested

To view the complete job description, visit the Monterey County website: Senior Juvenile Institutions Officer

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
• State and Federal laws and codes governing the custody and care of juveniles
• Principles of safety, security, and health applicable to staff and juveniles in a detention facility
• Principles and practices of individual and group counseling within a custodial setting
• Interviewing and investigative techniques and procedures

Some Knowledge of:

• The principles and techniques of organizing, coordinating and directing the activities of a small work group
• The principles and techniques utilized in the training, and review, of subordinate's work performance

Skill and Ability to:

• Coordinate facility resources and direct the activities of subordinate staff
• Interview and counsel juveniles from diverse social, economic and ethnic backgrounds
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and provide excellent and courteous customer service
• Maintain an objective attitude and a controlled demeanor with detained juveniles
• Respond according to facility guidelines in stressful and potentially violent situations
• Communicate clearly, effectively, and concisely, both orally and in writing

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 experience working within a juvenile institution setting, performing a variety of custodial and rehabilitative duties comparable to those of the Juvenile Institutions Officer II class in Monterey County

AND/OR
Education:
College course work and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Sociology, Criminology or a closely related field.

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. Please visit our website to view the M 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 https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty/
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

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 workplace 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 reques t reasonable accommodation, contact Monica Molina, Senior Human Resources Analyst, 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: 7/7/2025 12:00 AM Pacific

Salary:

$6,099.60 - $8,323.47 Monthly