DEPUTY PROBATION OFFICER I (RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT/DETENTION SERVICES) - LATERAL

About the Role

The Los Angeles County Probation Department is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our team as Deputy Probation Officers. This role is crucial in assisting and advising youth to redirect their behavior into pro-social channels, while managing their behavior through coaching, counseling, and acknowledging pro-social behavior. We are looking for respected and creative members of the community who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of youth and contributing to our mission of promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism through a "Care First, Jails Last" approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide for the care, safety, and control of probation youth in residential treatment facilities or juvenile halls.
• Maintain group and individual behavioral standards and perform case management and life-skills assessment activities.
• Observe and record the behavior and actions of individual probation youth, providing comfort or discipline as necessary.
• Conduct living group processes, including supervision during meals, showers, restroom use, visits, school, and recreation activities.
• Develop and implement supervision programs for probation youth with the assistance of a Deputy Probation Officer II.
• Conduct recreational activities, provide individual and group crisis intervention, and ensure health, hygiene, and personal appearance needs are met.
• Provide casework services, prepare petitions and court reports, evaluate and maintain records on case progress, and maintain case records and logbooks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Currently hold a position equivalent to Deputy Probation Officer I in a California Probation Department for at least one year.
• Completion of Juvenile Corrections Officer CORE training and PC 832.
• Meet Peace Officer qualifications: no felony convictions, U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work, at least 21 years of age at appointment.
• Valid California Class C Driver License at time of appointment; must obtain a California Commercial Class B Driver License with Passenger Endorsement within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Ability to physically restrain combative youth.
• Experience in residential treatment or detention services, including caseload management, facility security, and community liaison services.
• Skills in assessing life skills, risks, and needs of probation youth, and translating those into treatment objectives using evidence-based practices.

Benefits

• $24,000 hiring bonus over a 2-year period for lateral peace officer candidates, phased in every 6 months.

Special Information

This position requires a thorough background investigation, including Live Scan, polygraph or voice stress test, psychological examination, medical and drug screening, credit check, and physical agility examination. Candidates must meet all Peace Officer standards and requirements as outlined in California Penal Code 830.5.