Transfer- Probation Aide

Class Code 28231: Probation Aide

Transfer job postings are for County of Sacramento employees only.
In order to be qualified for a transfer:
1. You must meet the Minimum Qualifications of the new job.
2. The difference between the top salary steps (the highest pay rate within the range of pay) of your current job class and the job class that you intend to transfer into must be less than 5%.

There are three different transfer types that you may qualify for: interdepartmental transfer interclass transfer and voluntary demotion. These different transfer types are defined as:

• Interdepartmental transfer - a transfer in the same class from one County department to another.
• Interclass transfer - a transfer from one job class to a different job addition the difference between the top salary steps (the highest pay rate within the range of pay) of your current job class and the job class that you intend to transfer into must be less than 5%.
• Voluntary demotion - a transfer into a job class that pays less than 95% of your current class salary.

Knowledge of

• Principles and techniques applicable to the care and rehabilitation of juvenile delinquents
• The growth development needs and problems of minors
• Symptoms of behavior disorders
• Group dynamics
• Codes standards and regulations governing are and treatment of juveniles in juvenile hall camps ranches or schools
• Principles of investigation and laws governing search seizure and preservation of evidence
• Counseling techniques
• Basic housekeeping techniques
• Hygienic standards
• Motivational techniques
• Crisis intervention
• Self-defense
• Appropriate use of force and security techniques
• Rights and liabilities of peace officers

• Secure the respect and confidence of adolescents
• Cope with hostility and aggressive behavior
• Work well as a member of a team
• Exercise good judgment and act calmly in emergency situations
• Recognize subtle changes in behavior
• Read write and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performance
• Prepare concise and clear reports
• Maintain records
• Communicate with individuals from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Meet all physical requirements of the position

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalent to an Associate of Art degree (60 semester units or 90 quarter units) from an accredited college or university.

Note: Up to one year of the required education may be substituted by experience in full-time or equivalent part-time paid law enforcement or correctional work in a probation agency parole agency or correctional institution on the basis of 173.6 hours 21.7 days 1 work month 3 semester or 4.5 quarter units.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

Special Requirements

Compliance with government Code: In accordance with California Government Code Section 1031 each employee shall meet the following minimum standards:

a. Be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship. Any permanent resident alien shall be disqualified from holding the position if his or her application for citizenship is denied.

b. Be at least 18 years of age.

c. Be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local state and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal addition a classifiable set of fingerprints shall be furnished to the Department of Justice and to the Federal Bureau of Investigations.

d. Be found to be free from any physical emotional or mental condition that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.

Criminal History And Background Check:
Appointees must pass a criminal history and background check. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 1029 the conviction of a felony is grounds for disqualification from an appointment. Pursuant to Sacramento County Civil Service Rules candidates found having been convicted of a felony will be disqualified.

Physical Requirements:
Incumbents will frequently perform a wide variety of physical tasks such as standing walking running stooping bending climbing stairs and lifting of individuals which requires strength coordination endurance and addition there may be occasional contact with hostile individuals and incumbents may be subjected to physical and verbal abuse while restraining individuals.

Drivers License:
Possession of a valid California Driver License Class C or higher is required at the time of appointment.

Note: Failure to maintain the appropriate valid California Driver License may constitute cause for dismissal from the class under applicable Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement.

Hours of Work:
Incumbents in this class must be willing to work irregular hours holidays and weekends.

How to Apply

The County of Sacramento application form and responses to the Supplemental Questions are to be completed and submitted online.

Please remember:

• If you have previously applied online for a County job you must use the same Username account.
• Do not share your Username account with anyone else.
• If any additional documentation (such as copies of transcripts etc.) is required you will be contacted.
• Resumes may be attached to your submitted application however a notation of See Resume will not be accepted for the information requested on the application or the Supplemental Questions.
• Your application will be considered incomplete if the required information is not filled out in its entirety.
• Any notifications from the Employment Office about your Transfer application will be sent to you by email. Notices can also be accessed in your inbox.