SENIOR PROBATION DIRECTORPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/jobs/newprint/4429747) ApplySENIOR PROBATION DIRECTORSalary $137,440.56 - $213,747.60 AnnuallyLocation Los Angeles County, CAJob TypeFull timeJob NumberF8621A-PBDepartmentPROBATIONOpening Date03/15/2024
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Position/Program InformationTYPE OF RECRUITMENT:OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY Applications will be accepted starting March 15, 2024 until the needs of the service have been met. This exam may close without prior notice. EXAM NUMBER:F8621A-PBThe Los Angeles County Director of Personnel recently declared a state of emergency within the Juvenile Halls. Los Angeles County is looking for experienced Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified individuals to fill critical vacancies within the Probation Department. We are seeking qualified candidates to fill emergencySenior Probation Directorvacancies related to the emergency within the Juvenile Halls.Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment.Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%.Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment toSenior Probation Director.DEFINITION:Has administrative responsibility for highly diversified probation programs or functions.CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:Positions allocated to this class report to the Bureau Chief, Probation or higher and have administrative responsibility for highly diversified probation programs or functions. Positions in this class function as operational division head responsible for all aspects of program management that require a high level of coordination, oversight and accountability. These highly complex programs may have several program segments that must be implemented and may require cohesive and consistent execution in order to effect program goals and objectives. Positions assigned specific functions such as juvenile hall superintendent or regional director have administrative responsibilities for the area's operations, programs and services. Some assignments allocable to this class may direct a major program area that includes multi-disciplinary human services program activity serving Probation clients; or provide program management for a highly specialized departmental program.Essential Job Functions
Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the work of a highly diversified or specialized probation program or function.
Assists management in the formulation and interpretation of departmental policies and procedures, providing guidance in the interpretation and application of policies and procedures which may include specialized cases.
Plans and implements policies and procedures necessary to increase departmental efficiency, reduce administrative cost, and improve mandated services to clients, the courts and to the community.
Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the operation of a region in Field Operations, a juvenile facility such as Central Juvenile Hall or Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall or a camp region within Residential Treatment Services Bureau.
Primary on-site responsibility at a juvenile hall or a camp region ensuring the health, welfare and safety of its staff and youth.
Ensure Probation facilities comply with all Board of State & Community Corrections Title 15 mandates.
Assists the Chief Probation Officer in the development and implementation of a comprehensive educational reform program within the juvenile halls and camps.
Provides technical guidance to departmental senior managers on the implementation of a comprehensive educational reform program.
Confers and consults with County departments, cities and judicial personnel from various Courts, with personnel from the District Attorney, Public Defender, Sheriff, Police and Fire Departments and with private organizations and civic groups regarding the interpretation of probation programs and policies.
Directs and maintains a community relations program designed to develop intensive probation involvement in all aspects of local community issues and coordinates cooperative efforts with community institutions and groups.
Administers a program of quality control to enhance consistency of service delivery in local areas and improve sanction-oriented adult services.
Furnishes information for press releases regarding situations in the department and may prepare articles on probation programs for publication.
Directs a specialized multi-disciplinary program providing services to Probation clients in such areas as mental health counseling, residential care, or protective or support services, as needed.
Represents the Chief Probation Officer on matters relating to the comprehensive education reform program, as needed.
RequirementsMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Option I: Three years of experience at the level ofProbation Director (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1064405?keywords=probation%20director&pagetype=classSpecifications) .WITHHOLD INFORMATION:No withholds will be allowed for this examination. Required experience and/or education must be fully met and indicated on the application by the last day of filing.LICENSE:A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.PHYSICAL CLASS:2 - Light. This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:Experience at the level of Probation Director is defined as acts as the administrative head of a large or specialized and complex juvenile institution, diversified operational unit, or has administrative responsibilities for a major probation program or function. Required Probation Officer Core (POC) Academy or Juvenile Corrections Officer Core (JCOC) Academy. Completion of either academy is required to hold peace officer status in the State of California.To demonstrate peace officer status, you must provide your Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) transcripts demonstrating successful completion of Probation Officer Core (POC) or Juvenile Correction Officer Core (JCOC) Academy. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONA thorough background investigation will be conducted, which may include, but is not limited to, the following:1) Live Scan and Criminal Records Check2) Polygraph Examination or Computer Voice Stress Analyzer Test.3) Psychological Examination4) Medical and Drug Screening Examination5) Credit Check6) Juvenile Corrections Officer Core physical agility examinationCandidates who are found unsuitable for employment will be removed from the eligible register pursuant to Civil Service Rule 6.04, including but not limited to the following:
Who is addicted to the use of intoxicating liquors or narcotics or habit-forming drugs;
Who is guilty of conduct not compatible with County employment, whether or not it amounts to a crime;
Who has been dismissed or has resigned in lieu of discharge from any position, public or private, for any cause which would be a cause for dismissal from County service; or whose record of employment has not been satisfactory in the County service, or with any other agency or firm;
Who has abandoned any position in County service or been absent from duty without leave of absence duly granted;
Who has a made material false statement or who has attempted any deception or fraud in connection with this or any other civil service examinations;
Who refuses to execute the oath as prescribed by law;
Who refuses to be fingerprinted;
Who refuses to take or fails to pass the prescribed medical examination
YouMUSTmeet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.
Additional InformationEXAM CONTENT:Before the end of your initial work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.Application & Filing Information:Applications must be filed online only. Many important notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. Please [email protected] well [email protected],[email protected] your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.You have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. 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Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.COMPUTER ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER:The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI) 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. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.Department Contact Name:Kyle LentDepartment Contact Phone:(213) 738-2125Department Contact Email:[email protected] Teletype Number:(800) 735-2929COUNTY OF LOS ANGELESEmployment InformationAny language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.Your Responsibilities:1.Completing Your Application:a. Before submission of the application, it is your responsibility to ensure that all information provided is correct and complete on the application. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted.b. List each payroll title separately for each job. Do not group your experience. Specify the beginning and ending dates for each job. If you are a Los Angeles County employee and have held multiple positions, do NOT list all of your time with the County under your present payroll title.c. Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.d. To receive credit, include required documents (e.g., copy of your diploma, transcript, certificate, or license) as directed on the job posting. International degrees in a foreign language must be translated to English and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. Refer to the job posting for specific deadlines for supporting documentation.2.Requirements on Job Posting:a. Your application will only be accepted if it clearly shows you meet the requirements. The information you give will determine your eligibility and is subject to verification at any time.b. You must be at least 16 years of age at the time of appointment unless other age limits are stated on the job posting. The Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of age for any individual age 40 or older.c. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable.3.Application Deadline: All job applications must be completed and submitted before the closing time on the last day of the filing period as indicated on the job posting unless other instructions are provided. Job postings with an open continuous filing period are subject to closure without prior notice. It is to your advantage to file your application early and not wait until the last allowable date and time as you will not be able to apply once the filing period has closed.4.Change of Name or Address: To change personal information such as your name or address, log into your profile onwww.governmentjobs.comand make the necessary change. This can be done at any time.5.Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Policy:a. It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. b. If you are an individual requesting reasonable accommodation(s) in the examination process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. The provision of accommodation(s) may be subject to verification, consistent with state and federal law. All accommodation-related information will remain confidential.Disclaimer: The County of Los Angeles is not responsible or in any way liable for any computer hardware or software malfunction that may affect the employment application or the application selection process.You assume all responsibility and risk for the use of this system and the Internet generally. 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Any other use of this Online Job Employment Application System, including without limitation any copying, downloading, translating, decompiling, or reverse engineering of the system, data, or related software, shall be a violation of the Use Disclaimer.Test Preparation: Study Guides and other resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. An interactive system for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website athttps://hr.lacounty.gov/. Additional resources may be listed on the job posting. 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Any Armed Forces Expeditionary medal or campaign badge, including El Salvador, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Southwest Asia, Somalia, and Haiti qualifies for credit.A campaign medal holder or Gulf War veteran who originally enlisted after September 7, 1980 (or began active duty on or after October 14, 1982, and has not previously completed 24 months of continuous active duty) must have served continuously for 24 months or the full period called or ordered to active duty.This also applies to the spouse of such person who, while engaged in such service was wounded, disabled or crippled and thereby permanently prevented from engaging in any remunerative occupation, and also to the widow or widower of any such person who died or was killed while in such service. A DD214, Certificate of Discharge or Separation from Active Duty, or other official documents issued by the branch of service are required as verification of eligibility for Veterans preference. Applicants must submit the documentation for each open competitive exam to qualify for veteran’s credit. More information available at:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/Accreditation Information: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies that are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). More information is available at:http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812PPG123.pdfandhttp://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105PPG123AC EResourceGuide.pdf (https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105PPG123ACEResourceGuide.pdf) Background Check: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.Career Planning: Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttps://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov/#/.Benefit Information: Depending on the position, the successful candidate will enroll in a contributory defined benefit pension plan if the candidate is a “new member” of the County’s defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013 (first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012) – unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. It should be noted that County employees do not pay into Social Security, but do pay the Medical Hospital Insurance Tax portion of Social Security at a rate of 1.45%. The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) has reciprocal agreements with several public retirement systems in California.Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: All positions are open to qualified men and women. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons with disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation, or help in order to apply for a position, may contact the ADA/Personnel Services for Disabled Persons Coordinator. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. The County will attempt to meet reasonable accommodation requests whenever possible.Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants. Los Angeles County Child Support Compliance Program: In an effort to improve compliance with court ordered child, family and spousal support obligations, certain employment and identification information (i.e., name, address, Social Security number and date of hire) is regularly reported to the State Directory of New Hires which may assist in locating persons who owe these obligations. Family Code Section 17512 permits under certain circumstances for additional employment and identifying information to be requested. Applicants will not be disqualified from employment based on this information.Social Security Act of 2004: Section 419 (c) of Public Law 108-203, the Social Security Protection Act of 2004, requires State and local government employers to disclose the effect of the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset Provision to employees hired on or after January 1, 2005, in jobs not covered by Social Security. The County of Los Angeles does not participate in the Social Security System. All newly hired County of Los Angeles employees must sign a statement (Form SSA-1945) prior to the start of employment indicating that they are aware of a possible reduction in their future Social Security benefit entitlement. For more information on Social Security and about each provision, you may visit the websitewww.socialsecurity.gov, or call toll free 1-800-772- 1213. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the TTY number 1-800-325-0778 or contact a local Social Security office.Employment Eligibility Information: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Immigration law provides that all persons hired after November 6, 1986, are required to present original documents to the County, within three (3) business days of hiring, which show satisfactory proof of 1) identity and 2) U.S. employment eligibility.The California Fair Employment and Housing Act(Part 2.8 commencing with Section 12900 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code) the Regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission (California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Division 4, Sections 7285.0 through 8504) and other applicable laws prohibit employment discrimination based on an applicant's protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, childbirth, and other characteristics.COVID-19 VACCINATION: Some County workforce members may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Successful candidates for those positions/classifications may be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.Updated February 2024For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/) 01 The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.
I understand the above information and instructions.
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Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher level degree from an accredited university or college?
Yes, and I have attached my official diploma, transcripts, or letter to my application.
Yes, and I will email my official diploma, transcripts, or letter to [email protected] within 7 days of submitting my application.
No, I do not possess a Bachelor's degree or higher level degree.
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If you indicatedYESto having aBachelor's degree or higherfrom an accredited university or college, please specify below:
Degree(s) conferred
Area of specialty for your indicated degree(s)
Name of institution which conferred the degree(s)
Graduation Date
If this does not apply, please indicate "N/A".04 How many years of highly responsible experience supervising professional staff in the delivery of services to clients in a social or human services, mental health, or correctional program including administrative and programmatic responsibility for the day to day operations, program implementation, case management, policies and procedures, budget, training, and related administrative operations at the level of Human Services Administrator III, Children Services Administrator III or Mental Health Clinical Program Head do you possess?
Less than 1 year
At least 1 year but less than 2 years
At least 2 years but less than 3 years
At least 3 years but less than 4 years
At least 4 years but less than 5 years
At least 5 years but less than 6 years
More than 6 years
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If you claimed work experience in the question above youMUSTprovideALLof the following:
Official Payroll Title
Name of Department / Bureau / Division / Section / Unit
Name and Title of Supervisor
Date(s) of Employment:FROM (mm/dd/yr) - TO (mm/dd/yr)
List of duties performed
If you do not have any experience in this area, please type"DOES NOT APPLY".Failure to provideALLthe requested information above may result in disqualification of your application.06 How many years of experience do you possess at the level of Probation Director?
Less than 1 year
At least 1 year but less than 2 years
At least 2 years but less than 3 years
At least 3 years but less than 4 years
More than 4 years
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If you claimed work experience in the question above youMUSTprovideALLof the following:
Official Payroll Title
Name of Department / Bureau / Division / Section / Unit
Name and Title of Supervisor
Date(s) of Employment:FROM (mm/dd/yr) - TO (mm/dd/yr)
List of duties performed
If you do not have any experience in this area, please type"DOES NOT APPLY".Failure to provideALLthe requested information above may result in disqualification of your application.Required QuestionAgencyCounty of Los AngelesAddressLos Angeles, California, 90010Websitehttp://hr.lacounty.govApplyPlease verify your email addressVerify Email