RESERVE JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

About the role

The Fresno County Probation Department invites applications for the position of Reserve Juvenile Correctional Officer. Incumbents provide direct supervision, counsel, and transport youth detained or committed to the Juvenile Justice Campus; supervise youth on-site or in the community; perform control room activities and functions; and perform related work as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision, counsel, and transport youth detained or committed to the Juvenile Justice Campus.
• Serve as a supervisor to youth on-site or in the community.
• Perform control room activities and functions.
• Perform related work as required.

Requirements

• Education: Possession of a United States' high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. AND Completion of thirty (30) semester units of coursework that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system.
• Substitution: One (1) year of full-time, paid or volunteer experience working with youth in a public setting may substitute for fifteen (15) semester units of the required education.
• License: Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent.
• Certificate: Possession of a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate is required prior to appointment.
• Age: Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Qualifications

Under California Penal Code Section 830.5, the Reserve Juvenile Correctional Officer classification is defined as a Peace Officer. Therefore, candidates must be able to meet all pre-employment as well as ongoing peace officer status requirements pursuant to Federal, State, and local legislation.

The background investigation will require candidates to provide information regarding personal history including legal issues - arrests and/or convictions; personal information - relatives, references, and acquaintances; verification of education, experience and employment; residences; financial status; military service; and vehicle operation history.

Skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities as outlined in the posting.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

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Schedule

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How to Apply

An online application can be found at FresnoCountyJobs.com . Open the Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of the recruitment at anytime by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca . Please Note: It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any email address, mailing address, and telephone number changes. Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.

Required Application Materials

• A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application must be submitted online only and shall include: All education and work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
• A valid driver's license number.
• Supplemental Questionnaire.

Selection Process

• Written BSCC Examination - Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the written examination process.
• Tentative Initial Exam Date: March 20, 2026.
• Tentative Initial Interview Dates: April 14-15, 2026.

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).

EEO Statement

The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.