Detention Officer - Extra Help
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Salary : $48,193.60 AnnuallyLocation : Woodland, CAJob Type: Extra HelpJob Number: 2025-DO_PROBATIONDepartment: ProbationOpening Date: 12/10/2024Closing Date: ContinuousMax Number of Applicants: 100DescriptionShaping futures in the Yolo community, one youth at a time!This is an excellent opportunity for YOU to gain experience in the criminal justice field and can serve as a great steppingstone towards a future career in law enforcement! The Yolo County Probation department is recruiting to fill six (6) positions in the class of Detention Officer - Extra Help. THE POSITIONPositions will be filled as Extra-Help. Extra Help hires are temporary employees who provide coverage for periods of limited duration and are paid on an hourly basis. This assignment is limited to 1000 working hours per year. Employees must be availableto work a minimum of three shifts per weekwith at least one of the shifts occurring on the weekend. Shifts at the Juvenile Detention Facility consist of Day Shift: 6:00am - 2:00pm, Mid Shift: 2:00pm - 10:00pm, and Night Shift: 10:00pm - 6:00am. Positions will assigned to either the Juvenile Detention Facility (JDF) or the Alternative Sentencing Program. Please see below for assignment information. Juvenile Detention Facility (JDF)The Juvenile Detention Facility provides detention services for purposes of public safety and which meet the education, treatment and programming needs of youth adjudicated to detention. As advocates for these youth, the JDF provides a safe and healthy environment where youth have the opportunity for personal growth and development of life skills to build positive bridges to the community. Detention Officer extra help employees assigned to the JDF work directly with the youth in the facility providing supervision, observing behavior, giving direction to the youth, overseeing programming, monitoring for safety and security, providing direction and mentorship to youth in the facility, assisting with overall light maintenance of the facility.Alternative Sentencing Program (ASP)The Alternative Sentencing Program contracts and performs landscape maintenance work for non-profit and government agencies to allow Court-ordered defendants an opportunity to perform work duties in lieu of incarceration. This program provides offenders a sense of social responsibility and self-reliance, and allows them to remain out-of-custody and to work and/or attend school and keep family units intact. Detention Officer Extra Help employees assigned to the Alternative Sentencing Program provide supervision to clients using landscaping equipment including driving clients to and from work sites, conducting light maintenance on equipment, and providing instruction and proper tool use and safety procedures.HOW TO APPLYInterested applicants are encouraged to submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application at their earliest opportunity. For more important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process, please see the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement below. Essential Functions Detention Officer- Extra Help - Click to view a description of the position Employment StandardsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation:Graduation from high school or possession of G.E.D.Age:Applicants must be a minimum 20 years of age at time of appointment.Background Requirements:1. Shall not have been convicted of a felony in this State or any other state or in any federal jurisdiction which would have been a felony if committed in this State;2. Shall have good moral character;3. Must be in good physical condition, medically and psychologically fit to perform the assigned duties.License:Positions in this classification require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation. Application & Selection ProcessIt is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the closing date. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume may be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. SELECTION PROCEDUREThe following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps, and all listed dates, may change with or without notice.

• Screen for Minimum Qualifications
• Department Selection Interviews
• Background Investigation
• Psychological Exam
• Conditional Job Offer, pending:
• Pre-Employment Exams
  • Drug & Alcohol Screen
  • Physical
  • Department of Justice LiveScan
• Confirmed Job Offer
• Estimated Start Date: February/March 2025

CONTACT INFORMATIONFor questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at or by phone at (530) ###-####.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYIt is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) ###-#### at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.Yolo County, a place where YOU belong!The average person spends one third of their life at work. Why not spend that time in an environment where you are seen for who you are, celebrated for the diversity you bring, and valued for your potential to contribute to an innovative and dynamic workforce? Yolo County is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive and equitable workplace which supports and values our diverse community.Come join us! This is where YOU belong.RETIREMENTWere you hired into a CalPERS or other public agency reciprocal system for the first time on or before January 1, 2013? If so, you most likely have Classic member status. Classic members of CalPERS (or CalPERS reciprocal) agencies who come to work for Yolo County will remain Classic members! Classic member CalPERS retirement formulas are:Misc: 2.5% at 55Safety: 3.0% at 55Deputy Sheriff Safety: 3.0% at 50 New member CalPERS retirement formulas (for employees hired into a CalPERS agency for the first time after January 1, 2013) are:Misc: 2% @ 62Safety: 2.7% @ 57BENEFITS The County of Yolo offers a generous benefits package including: - Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance - CalPERS Retirement - Deferred Compensation Plans - Flexible Spending Accounts - Employee Assistance Program - Vacation, Sick, and Administrative Leave - Holidays & Floating Holidays - Disability Plans - Social Security & MedicareBenefits for County positions are specific to the bargaining unit of the position. The Salary Resolution (accessible ) identifies the bargaining unit for each County classification.Once you've identified the bargaining unit, you can look up the benefits for a particular position by going to our Benefits Summaries by Bargaining Unit page on our website, by clicking 01 The job bulletin for this class outlines the steps in the application and selection process, and contains all necessary information that an applicant will need to complete and submit a complete application packet. Complete application packets MUST be submitted prior to the final filing date. Candidates will not be given additional time to submit additional information. I have read and certify that I understand the application instructions for this position. I understand that all required documents must be submitted by the final filing date, and I have reviewed the job bulletin to ensure I understand what is required to submit a complete application packet.

• Yes

02 An Extra Help Assignment is defined as, employment in an approved classification intended to be less than year-round to cover seasonal peak work loads, emergency or other work loads of limited duration, necessary vacation and sick relief, and other situations involving fluctuating staffing. Extra Help shall apply to both employment and to the person. Extra Help Employees shall not be eligible for sick leave, holidays, vacations, group insurance or other benefits except as required by law. Employees hired as Extra Help can serve continuously or intermittently so long as needed to cover work load, but in no case may the employee work one thousand (1000) hours or more in a fiscal year.I have read and certify that I understand the employment conditions of an Extra Help assignment.

• Yes

03 Select the option below that best represents your current employment status with the County of Yolo.

• Regular employee who has passed probation and currently holds permanent status with the County.
• Regular employee who is currently serving a six or twelve month probationary period.
• Currently employed as Extra Help or Limited Term.
• I am NOT employed by the County of Yolo.

04 I certify that I meet the age requirement list below.Applicants must be a minimum 20 years of age at time of appointment.

• Yes - I meet the minimum age requirement

05 I certify that I possess a high school diploma or a GED.

• Yes - I possess a HS diploma or GED

06 I certify that I am available to work a minimum of three (3) shifts per week with at least one (1) shift being on the weekend.

• Yes - I am available

07 Successful completion of the Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course provided by the CA Board of State and Community Correction - Standards and Training for Corrections Program is not required, but highly desired.Have you successfully completed the above mentioned course?

• Yes
• No

08 I certify that I am bilingual in the following languages:

• Spanish
• Russian
• Other
• I am not bilingual

09 Select your preferred position assignment.

• Juvenile Detention Facility
• Alternative Sentencing Program
• Interested in both of the above position assignments

Required Question