Senior Youth Services Officer Shift Probation

Shift Pay:5%additional pay for evening shift work; 7.5% additional pay for night shift work. Applicants must be able and willing to work any shift of a 24-hour period and any 5 of 7 days. Applicants must be willing to work in any outlying county area as assigned.

• Written Exam (In-person): September 18 2026

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

• Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university
• Three (3) years of experience in a California Probation Department operated youth facility in a position comparable to the Youth Services Officer classification or any equivalent combination of training and experience. One additional year of college may be substituted for one year of required experience
• A valid California Class C Drivers License is required at time of appointment. Specialized licenses may be required depending upon assignment. For those positions requiring the use of a firearm while on duty successful completion of firearms qualification exams are required.

Applicants must meet the minimum Peace Officer Standards as defined in the California Penal Code Section 830.5 and the California Government Code Sections 1029 and 1031. Applicants must have a reputation of honesty and trustworthiness. A felony conviction will be disqualifying and convictions for misdemeanors and traffic offenses will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Appointees will be fingerprinted and will be required to pass an extensive background investigation.

***Applicants mustattach a copy of their degree or transcripts verifying the completion of 60semester units or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university by the final filing deadline of September 4 2026. (If unable to attach your documents please e-mail them to ).

Physical Requirements

Medical Examination

A thorough physical and psychological evaluation is required and by assignment may require an additional psychological assessment to carry a firearm while on duty. Applicants state of health must be consistent with the ability to perform the duties of the position as demonstrated by meeting the Board of State and Community Corrections guidelines for vision hearing and medical screening. Applicants must be free from any condition which would prevent them from performing work required of a Youth ServicesOfficer.