Probation Aide - Part-time

pUnder close supervision, Probation Aides learn to apply the principles and techniques of probation work; supervise and counsel individuals detained in, committed to, or sheltered in one of several County juvenile institutions; supervise minors assigned to Work Project; and provide close supervision of minors placed on home supervision. Probation Aides are typically hired as temporary replacements for regular Probation staff who are absent due to vacation, sick leave, military duty, leave without pay, or other reasons. All Probation Aide positions are currently temporary intermittent positions, also known as on-call positions, which are limited to 1560 hours worked per year. Probation Aides may be assigned to full-time and/or part-time hours, not to exceed 1560 hours worked. /ppstrongRequirements/strong/ppEquivalent to an Associate of Art degree (60 semester units or 90 quarter units), from an accredited college or university.brbrNote: 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.brbrNote: 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 a href="http://www.personnel.saccounty.net/Documents/EducationalDocumentsGuidelines.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external"here/a a href="https://get.adobe.com/reader/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external"(Download PDF reader)/a or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice. Typing Certificate requirements can be found by clicking a href="http://www.personnel.saccounty.net/Documents/employmentofficetypingcertificaterequirements.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external"here/a a href="https://get.adobe.com/reader/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external"(Download PDF reader)/a or by obtaining the requirements from the Employment Services Division office. /ppstrongSpecial Requirements/strongbrbrCompliance with government Code: In accordance with California Government Code, Section 1031, each employee shall meet the following minimum standards:brbra. 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.brb. Be at least 18 years of age.brc. Be fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state, and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record. In addition, a classifiable set of fingerprints shall be furnished to the Department of Justice and to the Federal Bureau of Investigations.brd. 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.brbrBackground/Criminal History: 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.brbrPhysical 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 agility. In addition, there may be occasional contact with hostile individuals, and incumbents may be subjected to physical and verbal abuse while restraining individuals.brbrDriver's License: Possession of a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, is required at the time of appointment.brbremNote: 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./embrbrHours of Work: Incumbents in this class must be willing to work irregular hours, holidays and weekends.brbrProbationary PeriodbrThe probationary period for this classification is six (6) months./ppCurrent Salary: strong$41.43 HRLY/strong/ppstrongBenefits/strong/ppstrongEMPLOYEE BENEFITS/strong/ppAs an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include: health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP).brbrstrongGENERAL BENEFITS:/strongbrMost employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net.brbrstrongTEMPORARY POSITIONS:/strongbrMost benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions.brbrstrongSALARY STEP INCREASES:/strongbrThe beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained.brbrstrongPAY:/strongbrAll employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty.brbrstrongVACATION:/strongbrGenerally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.brbrstrongHOLIDAYS:/strongbr14.5 holidays per year as recognized.brbrstrongSICK LEAVE:/strongbrEquivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit.brbrstrongPARENTAL LEAVE:/strongbrEntitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations.brbrstrongTUITION REIMBURSEMENT:/strongbrDependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.brbrstrongRETIREMENT:/strongbrSocial Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage.brbrstrongHEALTH INSURANCE:/strongbrThe County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs.brbrstrongDENTAL INSURANCE:/strongbrThe County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person.brbrstrongLIFE INSURANCE:/strongbrThe County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.brbrstrongDEFERRED COMPENSATION:/strongbrThe County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal.brbrstrongEMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:/strongbrThe County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:/pul liLegal Advice/Difficult Decisions/li liMarriage or Family Relationships/li liFinancial or Credit Worries/Elder Care/li liAlcohol and Drug Abuse/li /ulpbrbrstrongWELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:/strongbrThe County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record./ppbrstrongFLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:/strongbrThe County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.br/pul li strongDEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:/strongbrEmployees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.br /li li strongMEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:/strongbrThe Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan./li /ulpbrstrongWORKERS' COMPENSATION:/strongbrIn case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California./ppbrstrongSACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION:/strongbrThe credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction./ppbrstrongSELECTION AND PLACEMENT/strongbrSacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age./ppbrCertain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations.brbrstrongFOR APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES ONLY:/strong/ppEvery effort is made to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled applicants such as in the selection of test sites, aides, or other equipment which permits the disabled applicants to compete in the examination process. Applicants with disabilities requesting an applicable ADA testing accommodation must complete a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form filled out and signed by the applicant and their doctor. This form must be submitted to the Disability Compliance Office, 700 H Street, Room 5720, Sacramento, CA 95814, by the cut-off date or final filing date as listed in this job announcement. a href="http://www.personnel.saccounty.net/Documents/Pre-Employment%20Exam%20Reasonable%20Accommodation%20Request%20-%20RA%20Exam%20Request%20Form.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external"Download the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form by clicking here/a a href="https://get.adobe.com/reader/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external"(Download PDF reader)/a or contact by mail or in person the Sacramento County Employment Services Division or Disability Compliance Office./pp/ppstrongMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:/strongbrPlease read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification./pp"Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.brbrstrongPROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS:/strongbrIf the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications.brbrstrongOPEN EXAMINATIONS:/strongbrAny person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply.brbrstrongCONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS:/strongbrApplicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received.brbrstrongELIGIBLE LISTS:/strongbrNames of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists.brbrstrongEXAMINATION RATINGS:/strongbrUnless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director.brbrstrongAPPEAL PROCESS:/strongbrPersons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination./ppPersons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone: (916) 874-5586. Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate.br/ppstrongFOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs):/strong a href="https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" class="external"https://personnel.saccounty.net/Pages/EmploymentServicesFAQs.aspx/abrbrstrongVETERAN'S PREFERENCE:/strongbrMilitary veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes./pp"Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service.brPersons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty.brbrstrongCITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT:/strongbrAs required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment.brbrstrongCONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE:/strongbrSome County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest.brbrstrongCONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT:/strongbrNo employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position.brbrstrongSPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION):/strongbrPersons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that: Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, andbrThe certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.brbrstrongPRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION amp; DRUG TESTING:/strongbrThe County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant.brbrstrongDRIVER LICENSE:/strongbrPossession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions.brbrstrongPROBATIONARY PERIOD:/strongbrRegular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months.brbrstrongAGENCY SHOP/FAIR SHARE FEE:/strongbrSome positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either:br1. Become a union member;br2. Pay a fair share fee to the union; or,br3. Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity.brbrstrongFINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS:/strongbrFingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions./p