Assistant Superintendent of the JDF

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The Yolo County Probation Department is seeking a motivated and experienced leader to join our team as Assistant Superintendent of the Juvenile Detention Facility.

Ideal candidates will bring:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to take initiative and deliver results
• Ability to use innovative problem solving to respond to and anticipate the needs of the department
• A collaborative approach to building relationships across teams

In this key leadership role you will:

• Coordinate with the Superintendent to manage daily operations and ensure a safe secure and rehabilitative environment for youth
• Lead and inspire staff fostering teamwork and professional growth
• Drive projects and initiatives that enhance facility performance and outcomes
• Develop plan and coordinate the implementation of innovative programs

This position is based at our 24/7 Juvenile Detention Facility and requires flexibility to work evenings weekends and holidays.

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Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Confers with staff regarding policies planning and management issues; evaluates staff performance; makes hiring and disciplinary recommendations.
• Coordinates and evaluates the day-to-day operations of the Juvenile Detention Facility and Alternative Sentencing Program.
• Assists in developing departmental policies procedures goals and objectives.
• Supports l budget preparation monitors expenditures and identifies opportunities for grant funding.
• Prepares reports and correspondence related to administration and operational matters including gathering and participating in audits public record requests data collection inspections completing mandated state reporting etc.
• Collaborates with partner agencies and contractors overseeing contracts and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) including specific institutional contracts such as medical behavioral health education and vocational programs.
• Develops and implements program goals objectives policies and operational procedures; ensures compliance with departmental standards and legal requirements.
• Attends professional meetings; stays abreast of relevant laws regulations and best practices. interprets and explains laws regulations policies and procedures to staff and others.
• Monitors daily operations of the Juvenile Detention Facility training alternative sentencing and other detention programs to ensure adherence to state federal and local health and safety standards.
• Reviews and researches correspondence and reports recommends corrective action and analyzes changes in laws and regulations impacting service delivery.
• Incumbent may act in the absence of the Superintendent.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Except under special circumstances shall not have been convicted of a felony in this state or any other state or federal jurisdiction or of any offense in any state or in any federal jurisdiction which would have been a felony if committed in this state.
• Shall have good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation.
• Through examination by medical and psychiatric professionals found to be free from any physical emotional or mental condition which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.

• A California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) or P.O.S.T. approved PC 832 Arrest Search and Seizure 40 hour Course; AND
• The Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course approved by the BSCC which consists of a minimum of 160 hours of instruction prior to appointment; AND
• The Supervisor Core Course approved by the BSCC which consists of a minimum of 80 hours of instruction within the first year of appointment with 40 hours of certified annual update training completed each year thereafter.
• The Certified Manager/Administrator Course by BSCC must be completed within the first year of employment as well as 40 hours of the States Standards and Training for Corrections certified training annually thereafter.
• Additional training may include but is not limited to defensive tactics First Aid/CPR chemical agents firearms and physical agility.
• Must be physically capable of arresting and controlling individuals as required.

It 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. 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.In addition to an employment application applicants are required to complete the supplemental questions and attach verification of the required education and training.

Selection Procedure
The 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.

• Screening for Minimum Qualifications
• Screening for Best Qualified
• Department Selection Interviews
• Reference Checks
• Conditional Job Offer pending:
  • Pre-Employment Exams: Drug & Alcohol Screen
  • Department of Justice LiveScan
• Confirmed Job Offer

1. A written statement from a U.S accredited university or college that states that the applicant is qualified for entrance to a program of graduate studies for which a degree in a related field is required.
2. An evaluation of the applicants degree and coursework equivalency by a private organization that provides foreign credential evaluation services. The evaluation must include a comparison of comparable U.S. courses for content credit and grade.

CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions about the position or about employment with the County please contact Human Resources by e-mail ator by phone at .

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It 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 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.