Assistant Superintendent

The Position

This new position will provide day-to-day operational oversight of the state-mandated requirements, ensure compliance with required documentation, and coordinate employee onboarding and ongoing facility training for Juvenile Hall. The current vacancy is in Ukiah.

The list developed from this recruitment may be used to fill regular full-time and/or part-time vacancies in the Probation - Juvenile Hall should they occur. Pursuant to current bargaining unit agreements, employees regularly assigned to the coastal region or in Covelo are eligible to receive a 5% assignment premium .

Under general direction, directs, manages, and oversees the daily operations and programs of Juvenile Hall; plans, supervises, and coordinates training and activities of detention facility to ensure the delivery of effective and appropriate educational, medical, and custodial services; provides highly responsible and complex administrative and professional duties in coordination with the Probation Division Manager.

Supervisor Academy is mandatory for all supervisors and consists of nine courses that must be completed within two years. Participation is required and completed during work hours.

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Plan, schedule, coordinate and evaluate Juvenile Hall staff development and training programs; ensure new staff orientation and ongoing staff training; coordinate training requirements and implementation of training programs in compliance with Standards and Training for Corrections (STC).
• Carry out management responsibility in accordance with policies, procedures and applicable laws including interviewing, hiring and training, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Plan and schedule facility staffing coverage pursuant to Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Title 15 Minimum Standards for Juvenile Facilities regulations.
• Keep abreast of legislative changes, case law, and new statutes, and recommend policies, procedures, and systems required to implement mandated changes to ensure compliance.
• Review and analyze staffing needs; conduct studies and reports on anticipated needs for facility and program modification; maintain and identify program needs; research and prepare recommendations for new programs and services; collect, maintain and report facility data and outcomes.
• Interpret departmental policies and goals into programs and procedures for the division; plan, coordinate, and direct the efforts of the division to meet departmental objectives; instruct and advise unit supervisors in the functions assigned.
• Monitor and review facility documentation and maintain facility records.
• Confer with the courts, law enforcement, government agencies and community organizations regarding probation activities at the direction of the Division Manager.
• Monitors daily activities of youth, staff and others within facility; monitors facility environment and responds to facility needs and issues; assures a safe and functional environment for youth.
• Work with staff to solve difficult conduct, attitude or other special problems of youth.
• Prepare and/or review reports and correspondence.
• Coordinate the in-custody transportation between Juvenile Hall and Probation staff.
• Facilitate and/or participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Participate in special projects, studies, administrative meetings, and committees as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience:

Associate degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, behavioral science, or a related field.

And

Four (4) years of progressively responsible related experience performing duties such as custodial care, treatment counseling, probation, parole, corrections, criminal investigation, or other related law enforcement or counseling work. The related experience must include six (6) months of custodial experience and one (1) year of supervisor’s experience.

Substitution:

A combination of related education, training, and experience performing duties such as custodial care, treatment counseling, probation, parole, corrections, criminal investigation, or other related law enforcement or counseling work may be substituted for the education at a rate of two (2) years of experience for each year of education required.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Penal Code 832
• Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) - Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Course, or Probation Officer Core Course, or applicable substitution as defined by the BSCC.
• Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) - Manager and Administrator Core Course, or applicable substitution as defined by BSCC. ( within the first year of job assignment. )

Incumbents must possess and maintain, or obtain and maintain, all licenses, certifications, registrations, and/or other requirements identified in the minimum qualifications, as applicable, and within the timeframes specified. These requirements are conditions of continued employment and minimum qualifications for the position. Failure to possess, obtain, or maintain any required license, certification, registration, or other requirement within the specified timeframe may result in rejection during the probationary period, or disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Special Requirements:

Must be able to meet physical and psychological standards and pass a detailed background investigation.

Must meet and maintain all statutory requirements for appointment and continued service as a California peace officer throughout employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Principles of human behavior and applied psychology.
• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting and implementation.
• Administration of staff and activities.
• General community resources to assist in crime and delinquency prevention, and the community resources available for specialized treatment of probation clients.
• Applicable state, federal, and local ordinances, laws, rules and regulations.
• Administration and supervision of a youth correctional facility, including the proper care and treatment of youth.
• Recordkeeping, report preparation, filing methods, and records management techniques.

Skill in:

• Planning, organizing, assigning, directing, reviewing, and evaluation the work of staff.
• Selecting and motivating staff and providing for their training and professional development.
• Preparation of clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Using tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction.
• Applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks; to understand, interpret, and communicate complicated policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Testifying in court.

Mental and Physical Abilities:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.
• Maintain orderly conduct among youth.
• Make quick, effective, and reasonable decisions in emergency situations, and take appropriate action to physically restraining violent youth.
• Write reports and correspondence.
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, run, and sit; reach with hands and arms; use manual dexterity to operate machinery/tools; handle, seize, hold, or otherwise work with hands; climb, jump, and/or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; speak and hear; use shape, sound, odor, and color perception and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move over 100 pounds, and arrest, detain, and/or physically restrain clients.

Selection Procedure & Other Important Information

Important Application Information:

• It is your responsibility to demonstrate through your application materials how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position/s for which you apply.
• You must complete all sections of the application. A résumé or other information you feel will help us evaluate your qualifications may be attached to your completed application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that contain only a résumé or those that reference “see résumé” will be rejected as incomplete.
• Check your application before submitting to ensure it is complete and correct; no new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
• Inquiry will be made of your former and current employers; please provide the names and telephone numbers of supervisors on your application.
• You must provide the names and contact information of at least three (3) references (not relatives) that have knowledge of your job skills, experience, ability and/or character.
• Application materials are the property of Mendocino County and will not be returned.
• It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number or address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.
• The exam process listed on this flyer is tentative. Mendocino County reserves the right to make necessary modifications to the examination plan. Such revisions will be in accordance with approved personnel standards. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified.
• The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract.

Examination Process: All complete applications will be reviewed; incomplete applications will not be considered. Based on the number of qualified candidates, applicants meeting the job requirements and qualifications will be invited to participate in an oral examination (weight 100) or an application appraisal exam, consisting of an evaluation of education and experience as stated on the application form. The examination process will test the knowledge and abilities described above. A minimum score of 70 must be attained for placement on the employment list.

Special Testing: The County of Mendocino is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), if special accommodations for a disability or religious conviction are necessary at any stage of the application and/or testing process, please notify the Human Resources Department in advance at (707) 234-6600. Reasonable notice is required to allow adequate time for review and evaluation of your request.

Special Requirements: Employment in some County departments or positions may require the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background, which may include fingerprinting, and/or a medical examination, which may include drug screening.

This announcement is a synopsis of duties and requirements of this job. To review the complete classification specification and benefits, please see the HR website. Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.

The County of Mendocino participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If hired, the information you provide on your Form I-9 will be used to verify your authorization to work in the United States.

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The County of Mendocino is an Equal Opportunity Employer


This information is a summary of general benefits. Benefits listed in Mendocino County Resolutions or Memorandums of Understanding prevail over this listing. This information is not legally binding, nor does it constitute a Contract.

SALARY
Compensation is based on a five-step salary range, with annual merit-based increases within the salary range.

RETIREMENT
Covered under Social Security and the 1937 act; both employees and the County pay into the retirement fund. For the most current information regarding County Retirement please go to:
https://www.mendocinocounty.org/retirement

HOLIDAYS AND PERSONAL LEAVE
Mendocino County observes 11 paid holidays per year. Employees are granted 24 - 48 hours of personal leave annually, depending upon Bargaining Unit.

VACATION
Accrues at the rate of two weeks per year for three years. Three weeks per year after three years, four weeks after eight years and five weeks after 15 years.

SICK LEAVE
Paid sick leave accrues at the rate of 1.25 days per month, or 15 days per year. Accruals are pro-rated for part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week. Part-time employees working less than 20 hours per week, and extra-help employees receive up to 24 hours (or 3 days) of paid sick leave annually.

MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION, AND LIFE INSURANCE
The County and the employee share the cost of an employee selected health care plan; enrollment in the plan includes $20,000 Life Insurance.

HEALTH INSURANCE
For the most current information regarding Health Insurance please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/ehb

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
For the most current information regarding Employee Assistance please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/eap

EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM
For the most current information regarding Employee Wellness please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/mcwow

LABOR CONTRACTS
For the complete list of most current labor agreements please go to:
http://www.mendocinocounty.org/hr/labor

Closing Date/Time: 8/17/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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