About this opportunity
GovernmentJobs.com lists this SUPERVISING DEPUTY PROBATION OFFICER opportunity in los angeles, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Probation Department Supervisor
The Los Angeles County Probation Department is leading the way in rebuilding lives and making our communities healthier and safer. Working hand in hand with the Board of Supervisors and partner agencies, our goal is to promote rehabilitation and reduce recidivism through a "Care First, Jails Last" approach. Are you looking for a place to make a difference in people's lives? Are you passionate about helping and guiding youth? Are you a respected and creative member of the community? The Probation Department is looking for highly motivated individuals who can assist and advise youth on ways to redirect behavior into pro-social channels, while assisting youth in managing their behavior through coaching, counseling, and acknowledging pro-social behavior. Do you see yourself making a difference in the organization's mission and the community? Then join our team!
This position supervises the work of a group of Deputy Probation Officers engaged in professional probation work involving the investigation or supervision of adults convicted of violations of law, the investigation or supervision of delinquent and non-delinquent children and juveniles, or other specialized probation service.
Supervises Deputy Probation Officers engaged in the investigation and evaluation of cases of adult applicants for probation, the supervision of adult probationers, the investigation, placement, and supervision of children and juveniles, and the investigation of adoption and other cases.
Supervises subordinate staff who is engaged in the care and custody of youth assigned to a probation facility.
Has immediate supervisory responsibility for a specialized probation function such as intake detention control, or special court services.
Reviews files and cases periodically and confers with Deputy Probation Officers concerning methods, procedures, and recommendations, and interprets policy as necessary.
Has immediate supervisory responsibility for a probation camp on an assigned shift or 24-hour responsibility for an organizational unit of a juvenile hall.
Confers with superior officers regarding unusual cases, policies, and personnel matters.
Confers with management staff regarding unusual or highly complex problems.
Actively participates in in-service training programs and staff development activities.
Confers with probationers, parents, relatives, attorneys, judges, and other interested persons.
Conducts correspondence and supervises the maintenance of necessary records.
Instructs and trains staff in group control techniques, safety, security precautions, and other operational procedures.
Resolves the more complex problem situations.
Ensures compliance by subordinate staff with facility and departmental rules and regulations.
Responsible for specialized units or functions such as intensive care units or night shift care and custody.
Ensures that accurate and timely charting and record keeping activities are maintained, and makes reports as required.
Acts as Officer of the Day of the facility.
Evaluates the performance of subordinates and takes corrective action as needed.
Assesses possible violations of policy involving staff and/or youth and refers for investigation as necessary.
Recommends new or revised operational procedures.
Ensures that the transportation of youth to other Probation facilities, courts, or other locations is carried out.
Directs officers, de-escalates and appropriately intervenes to deter or end an incident by following established de-escalation guidelines or tactics.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree - AND - Three years of experience in probation or parole work at the level of Deputy Probation Officer II or higher AND must have completed Probation Officer Core (POC) training or Juvenile Correction Officer Core (JCOC) training AND PC 832.
Appointees will be required to meet State-mandated CORE training requirements as defined by Standards for Training in Corrections (STC) within one (1) year of appointment, per STC guidelines.
Positions to this class will be required to possess a certificate of completion of a 40-hour introductory training course on the laws of arrest under Penal Code Section 832 and Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) within 90 days of appointment to the position.
In addition, the following qualifications for designation as a Peace Officer within our department must be met at the time of hire:
1.) No Felony Convictions
2.) Work Requirement - Peace Officer must be legally authorized to work under federal law.
3.) At least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
This examination will consist of TWO (2) parts: Part I : Multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 50%, assessing:
Management Potential
Working to High Quality Standards
Responsibility
Achievement
Willingness to Learn
Accepting Others
Showing Courtesy
Working Relationships
Analyzing Information
Learning Quickly
Compliance with Rules and Regulations
Adapting to Change
Controlling Emotions
Working Energetically
Reading Comprehension
Part II : Evaluation of Training and Experience, weighted 50%, assessing:
Experience supervising juveniles in an institutional setting.
Experience overseeing juveniles and/or adults in the community.
Experience performing administrative assignments.
Supervisor/leadership training.
Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Probation Department as they occur.
We may use an alternative banding method in line with Civil Service Rule 11.01(D)
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part.
Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying. For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, access to complete an application is available at public libraries throughout the county. All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, contact the Testing Accommodations Coordinator at We require a completed "Request for Reasonable Accommodation" form as well as supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the request.
Worksite address
los angeles, CA, 90079, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.