Maintains security and discipline over assigned unit or program; enforces rules and regulations of the facility and program. Supervises and guides youthful offender behavior; advises youthful offenders in proper standards of personal conduct. May counsel or assist in counseling youthful offenders individually or in groups. Maintains contact with youthful offenders, family, friends, school officials, employers and probation officers. Observes and assesses behavior and needs of groups and individuals; utilizes information in attempting to meet the needs of a program structure. Documents and relates information to appropriate personnel. Conducts programs related to recreation, work activities and behavior modification modules, such as anger management, victim awareness and the like. Prepares and maintains youthful offender conduct records and reports for use in placement or court proceedings, including incident reports. May be required to perform basic housekeeping tasks. May lead other workers as assigned. Conducts room checks and searches; searches youthful offenders for contraband; administers sanctions and behavior modification consequences as required. Physically restrains or subdues violent or attacking youthful offenders when appropriate for the safety and protection of themselves and others. Uses computer for detention management and communication. Transports youthful offenders, when necessary.

EITHER PATTERN I

Experience : Six months experience as a Juvenile Detention Officer Assistant with San Joaquin County.

OR PATTERN II

Education : Completion of sixty semester (or equivalent quarter) units at an accredited college or university, including at least eighteen semester (or equivalent quarter) units in the social or behavioral sciences.

AND

Experience : Six months of full-time experience in law enforcement, correctional work in a probation or parole agency, detention or residential treatment facility, correctional institution, or supervision of residents in a youth or adult housing program.