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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Probation Corrections Officer/Trainee*

Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$61K/yr - $98K/yr

0+ years exp

San Bernardino County's Probation Department is seeking Probation Corrections Officers who provide counseling, guidance, supervision, care, and custody of youth in detention centers and treatment facilities. The role involves working on a 24/7 schedule and requires successful completion of the CORE Academy for advancement to Probation Corrections Officer.

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Responsibilities

Perform counseling, guidance, supervision, care, and custody of pre and post adjudicated youth in the department's detention centers and treatment facilities

Participate in a continuum of force training program, which includes arrest and control techniques, tactical negotiation, and use of pepper spray

Work any shift on a 24 hour per day/7 day per week basis, including holidays

Meet physical agility and strength requirements throughout employment

Qualification

PC 832 certificationPhysical agilityBackground investigationHigh school diplomaReading comprehensionBasic mathTactical negotiationWritten communication

Required

Applicants must be 21 years of age (20.5 at time of testing)

Graduation from a U.S. high school, G.E.D. or a U.S. Department of Education approved High School Equivalency Test

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED for Probation Corrections Officer Trainee

One (1) year of experience as a Juvenile Correctional Officer or Probation Officer for a California County Probation Department, The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, or the Federal Bureau of Prisons for Probation Corrections Officer

Be successful on the Written Exam, Physical Agility Test, and Department Interview, to continue to the background investigation

Pass a background investigation, which includes, but is not limited to, a fingerprint check, psychological testing and a polygraph test

Be at least 21 years of age at time of hire (Applicants should be at least 20.5 years at time of testing)

Possess a High School diploma, General Educational Diploma (GED), or have passed a High School Proficiency Exam or equivalent

Provide official sealed transcripts of completed college coursework if applicable

Show proof of having completed the required basic certified training specified by Standards and Training for Corrections for the State of California and PC 832 (Laws of arrest, search and seizure), or meet this obligation within the first year of employment

Be legally authorized to work in the United States, pursuant to Government Code 1031 at the time of hire

Possess a valid Class C Driver License

Meet minimum vision (both eyes) and hearing (both ears) requirements

Pass a treadmill and medical test