Deputy Probation Officer - Juvenile Probation (8530/8444) Tpv (Provisional)

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: PROVISIONAL (TPV)

This is not a permanent appointment. A provisional appointee must participate and be successful in a Civil Service examination for this classification and be selected through an open competitive process in order to be considered for permanent appointment. Provisional appointments may not exceed three (3) years.

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

Applications Open: August 5, 2024

Applications Close: August 26, 2024 at 11:59pm

Salary range for 8 (https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/?classCode=8414&setId=COMMN) 530/8444 $86,190 - $140,088

Are you passionate about Juvenile Justice, Public Safety, and the Community we serve? Are you a dedicated professional who wants to maximize their impact in the lives of some of San Francisco's most marginalized youth? If so, we encourage you to take advantage of this unique opportunity to join a team that is devoted to re-imagining Juvenile Justice, committed to racial equity, and focused on ensuring long-term public safety through the development, enrichment, and accountability of young people we serve throughout San Francisco. Click here to read more about the San Francisco Juvenile Probation Department (JPD) (http://sfgov.org/juvprobation/) .

The San Francisco Juvenile Probation Department's mission is to serve the needs of youth and families who are brought to our attention with care and compassion. We engage fiscally sound and culturally competent strategies that promote the best interests of the youth, and provide victims with opportunities for restoration.

Our equity-centered goals are to:

Reimagine how the City addresses juvenile crime, from referral through reentry, in collaboration with the community and our system partners, emphasizing research and evidence-based practices, and sustainably addressing pervasive racial disparities throughout the system.

Advance a Whole Family Engagement strategy that places racial equity at its center to ensure that all youth have equal access to successful outcomes, and that advances youth-and family-centered case plans and goal development, with the supports and resources necessary to help justice-involved youth thrive.

Bolster equitable leadership development opportunities for BIPOC staff; implement change that meaningfully improves the workplace experience of BIPOC staff; enact our organizational belief of redemption and helping people to succeed.

Under supervision, conducts general and pre-sentence investigations; investigates and supervises adult or juvenile defendants or court wards; prepares various reports for the courts; prepares recommendations and assists the courts in detention decisions and recommendations for sentencing decisions; supervises and counsels probationers to assist in complying with the court orders, educational and vocational services and family counseling; performs intensive casework management; assists in the training of new and reassigned officers; performs a variety of specialized assignments; and performs related duties as required.

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

Interviews, investigates and supervises juvenile and adult offenders including cases which may entail severe personality and emotional disorders, dangerously aggressive behavior, aggravated offenses; interviews offenders, law enforcement officers, government agencies, employers, victims, family, relatives, acquaintances, and others in order to evaluate the nature of the violation, extent of responsibility, attitude, plans and other related information; interacts with workers from other agencies in cases of mutual interest; investigates personal background, family history, education, employment and financial status; visits homes, schools, employers, churches, neighborhoods, recreational areas and other places to obtain pertinent social and economic background information; prepares and submits case findings requiring reports with recommendations for unit supervisor's approval; may represent department in court; records disposition and conditions of probation, interviews probationers about installment payments of court imposed fines, restitution and child support.

Appears in court as needed and represents the department in matters involving probation decisions and questions raised by the court, district attorney or the defendant's attorney; submits supplemental information as required; calendars and presents motions to extend, revoke, modify and terminate probation.

Assists in the training of new or reassigned officers and may act as backup supervisor.

May represent the department at community group meetings concerned with the operations of policies of the probation department; may prepare special reports and deliver lectures on the causes and extent of anti-social behavior and the methods employed in evaluating and rehabilitating offenders.

Discusses the nature and conditions of probation with probationers and respondents; counsels and advises probationers and refers them to agencies and organizations dealing with specialized social, emotional or legal problems; evaluates probationers' progress in compliance with court orders and prepares periodic reports and recommendations; discusses revocation action, case progress and case termination with supervisor, answers questions from courts, other departments and community organizations regarding the status and progress of probationers.

Serves as liaison between the probation department and the courts, Department of Human Services, Sheriff s Department, California State Department of Corrections and other agencies; confers with other staff members on casework techniques and special problems; maintains contacts with various employment related agencies; interviews applicants for programs and determines eligibility; supervises probationers during their enrollment in programs; and prepares and maintains reports and records.

Investigates complaints of habitually beyond control behavior; interviews parents, relatives, religious leaders, social workers and the child to evaluate the complaints and determine their validity and I seriousness; provides counseling and casework service to the parents and children to effect the social rehabilitation of the family; prepares progress reports and discusses advisability of referral of family to other agencies, discusses placement of children in foster homes or institutions and determination of probation; arranges for placement of children in foster homes and counsels children and foster parents; maintains periodic contact to assess conditions of homes and children's progress.

Reviews, recommends, files and executes petitions for the sealing of former Juvenile Court records; interviews applicant and checks all pertinent records to determine if rehabilitation has been attained; notifies all affected agencies of the Superior Court decree and order; files step-parent adoption reports and records with the Superior Court; interviews the child's birth parents, step-parents, attorneys and others; witnesses and executes all necessary documents to complete the adoption procedures.

Participates in specialized assignments including but not limited to gang and drug abatement, sex crimes, serious/habitual offenders, multiple agency task force, field enforcement and community liaison.

Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in the Social and Behavioral Sciences or closely related field.

Special Requirements: The Deputy Probation Officer class employees must complete 200 hours of core probation officer training during the first year of appointment. Employees in this classification are peace officers as defined by section 830.5 of the Penal Code and must satisfy the State of California criteria for peace officer status. Appointees will be required to meet State-mandated CORE training requirements as defined by Standards for Training in Corrections (STC). Employees must also conform to all other requirements necessary to hold and maintain peace officer status pursuant to the California Government Code.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION: Requires possession of a valid California Class C driver's license

Desirable Qualifications:

The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed above, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated a successful track record of having the following knowledge and abilities.

Knowledge of:

Principles, trends, techniques in the delivery of Juvenile Probation Services; evidence-based practices

Interview techniques and case management.

Crisis intervention and De-escalation strategies

Ability to:

Time management and organizational skills.

Learn and apply evidence-based strategies and risk/need assessments.

Identify and choose appropriate solutions to problems from a variety of alternatives

Work tactfully and persuasively, and establish a rapport with families, community groups, court representatives, attorneys, supervised staff, department administrators and others

Communicate clearly with a variety of people of various educational and socio-cultural backgrounds

Demonstrate effective public speaking skills, including planning and preparation of material and effective presentations

Effectively applying interviewing and listening skills

Read, interpret, and apply complex legal and behavioral science information related to the juvenile justice process

Access and implement training and learning theory techniques

Implement new policies and procedures

set goals and objectives and establish priorities

Be flexible and tolerant in adjusting to changes in workload and assignments

Effectively set and meet deadlines

Demonstrate self-restraint, judgement, and strategy in dealing with a variety of people, adversaries and advocates under varying situations, conditions, and circumstances

Define problems, collect information, establish facts, evaluate alternative solutions, draw valid conclusions, and select and act on the best alternative

Use community resources to meet the needs of clients

Write clearly, accurately, and concisely and use grammatically correct English to convey ideas in written reports, letters, and memoranda

Provide consultation, regarding family system analysis and interpersonal relations

Decision making, coaching, and model leadership behavior

California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Exam (Weight: 100%):

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in a performance examination. This examination is two hours and thirty minutes and designed to measure general cognitive abilities that are important for performing successfully as an Adult Corrections Officer, Juvenile Corrections Officer, or Probation Officer. While some exam questions may use job-related examples, no prior knowledge or training is needed to complete the exam. The BSCC has developed a Candidate Orientation Booklet Exam that can be reviewed here (https://bscc.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/Candidate-Orientation-Booklet-JCO-2017.pdf) .

Location: Anticipated to be 375 Woodside Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

* This is a standardized examination. Therefore, test questions and answers are not available for public inspection or review. *

POST Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (https://post.ca.gov/Peace-Officer-Candidate-Selection-Standards)

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.