Probation Corrections Officer Trainee

Salary : $57,740.80 - $65,416.00 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-07070-05
Department: Probation
Opening Date: 09/09/2024
Closing Date: 11/15/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
The Job
*Trainees are eligible for promotion after successful completion of the CORE Academy. Timeline may vary based on start date and holidays.
**Salary increases contingent upon assessed values for previous fiscal year.
JUMP START YOUR CAREER TODAY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR TOMORROW!
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY OFFERS EXCELLENT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED; TRAINING IS PROVIDED.
If you have a passion to help the youth, are twenty and a half (20.5)years of age, and have a High School Diploma or equivalent, READ ON!
The Probation Department is recruiting for Probation Corrections Officer Trainees who will train on the job to perform counseling, guidance, supervision, care, rehabilitation and role model to juveniles housed at the department's detention centers and treatment facilities located in San Bernardino County. Trainees may promote to Probation Corrections Officer after successful completion of the CORE Academy.
Part-time and Full-time shifts are available, roving assignments on a 24/7 schedule. Multiple vacancies- Apply Now!
For detailed information, refer to the job description.
We are also accepting applications for , which requires a separate application. Applicants are encouraged to apply for both levels as appropriate.
Learn more about the San Bernardino County Probation Department at
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Work Environment: The nature of the work requires the ability to restrain or apprehend and control potentially violent and combative wards; incumbents must possess and maintain physical agility and strength throughout their employment.
Training: Employees will be expected to participate in a continuum of force training program, which includes arrest and control techniques, tactical negotiation, and use of pepper spray.
Work Schedule: Incumbents may be assigned to work any shift on a 24 hour per day/7 day per week basis, including holidays. Rover assignments are full-time and used to fill staffing needs at both detention and treatment facilities Rovers are provided with a minimum of two (2) hours notification prior to their shift assignment on the scheduled work day.
Promotion: Probation Corrections Officer Trainees are eligible for promotion to Probation Corrections Officer upon successful completion of the CORE Academy. Incumbents must be promoted after successful completion of the CORE Academy or may be terminated.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Graduation from a U.S. high school, G.E.D. or a U.S. Department of Education approved High School Equivalency Test, age 21 (20.5 at time of testing) and meet Peace Officer Requirements (see below).
PEACE OFFICER REQUIREMENTS
Prior to appointment, candidates must:

• Be successful on the Written Test, Physical Agility Test, and Department Interview, to continue to the background investigation.
• Pass a background investigation , which includes, but is not limited to, a fingerprint check, psychological testing and a polygraph test (current San Bernardino County Probation Dept. employees in peace officer positions will not be required to take the polygraph test). Applicants must not have been convicted of a felony, or currently be on court ordered probation (or have been within the last year).
• Be at least 21 years of age at time of hire (Applicants should be at least 20.5 years at time of testing) and possess a High School diploma, General Educational Diploma (GED) , or have passed a High School Proficiency Exam or equivalent .
• Provide official sealed transcripts of completed college coursework if applicable.
• Show proof of having completed the required basic certified training specified by Standards and Training for Corrections for the State of California and PC 832 (Laws of arrest, search and seizure), or meet this obligation within the first year of employment. Training will be provided upon hire. New hires who possess PC 832 certification will not be required to repeat training if they provide a copy of their PC 832 certificate.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States, pursuant to Government Code 1031 at the time of hire.
• Possess a valid Class C Driver License . Employees in this class may be required to use personal vehicles and may be required to show proof of automobile liability insurance.
• Meet minimum vision (both eyes) and hearing (both ears) requirements. Vision and hearing tests will be administered.
• Pass a treadmill and medical test.

Selection Process
Testing will tentatively take place the WEEK of December 10, 2024. *
* Please note test dates are subject to change and availability is limited. Candidates will be contacted approximately two weeks prior to self-schedule for an available exam session.
There will be a proctored online written assessment of knowledge and skills in the following areas:
Written Communication
Reading Comprehension
Applying Rules
Basic Math
NOTE: If you have applied for a similar position in another county and successfully passed the Board of State Community Corrections (BSCC) exam within the past year, please respond to the supplemental questionnaire and we may transfer your score.
**YOU MAY ONLY TEST ONCE EVERY SIX (6) MONTHS **
If you took this test within the last 6 months your previous score will be transferred
Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time with or without notice. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via e-mail. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your Government Jobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from e-mail addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
TEST PREPARATION: Candidates may wish to review the Board of State and Community Corrections for the Juvenile Corrections Officer Examination. Applicants must be successful on the Written Exam to continue to the Physical Agility Test.
THE PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST
Candidates passing the Written Exam will be invited to participate in the Physical Agility Test. Visit the San Bernardino Probation Department for details and an invitation to the APPLICANT WORKSHOP.
NOTE: Only those applicants successful on both the Written Exam and Physical Agility Test may continue in the background process.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.
Specialized Peace Officers Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits*, please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at .
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used to make a determination regarding minimum qualifications. Responses should be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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I understand the following are required to qualify and participate in the test for Probation Corrections Officer Trainee:

• Be at least 21 years of age (Applicants should be at least 20.5 years of age at time of testing).
• Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. or a U.S. Department of Education approved high school diploma.

• I have read and meet all of the requirements listed above.
• I have read the above requirements and am NOT eligible at this time. I understand that by checking this box my application will be DISQUALIFIED and I will need to wait and reapply when I am eligible.

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Background Check/Polygraph Testing: An extensive background check and polygraph testing is required for this position.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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Recurrent Positions (part-time) : Probation Corrections Officer Trainee - Recurrent work to fill on-call staffing needs and may be assigned to work any shift on a "24/7" basis, including holidays, up to 32 hours per week. Recurrent positions will be assigned to work a minimum of 2 days a week, including a weekend day. Recurrent positions do not receive benefits or attain regular status. Indicate below if you are interested in being considered for a Recurrent (part-time) Position:

• Yes, I am interested in being considered for a Recurrent Position, in addition to a Regular Position for Probation Corrections Officer Trainee.
• No, I am not interested in being considered for a Recurrent Position.

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To better help us serve our applicants, please tell us how you heard about this position with San Bernardino County.

• Billboard/Bus Advertisement
• College/University Career Event
• Community Event
• Gym Recruitment Event
• Internet Search
• Job/Career Fair
• Job Website: Indeed, Monster, etc.
• Radio/Podcast Advertisement
• Referred by a County Employee
• San Bernardino County Jobs Website/governmentjobs.com
• San Bernardino County Probation Website
• Social Media

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources use email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

• I understand.

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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