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NEOGOV · 1 week ago

Juvenile Institution Officer, Full-Time / Extra Help

NEOGOV is a company that provides innovative solutions for government agencies, and they are seeking a Juvenile Institution Officer to support the custody and rehabilitation of juvenile wards. The role involves supervising daily activities, conducting counseling sessions, and maintaining discipline among wards in the County Juvenile Hall.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

Responsibilities

Learns to plan, organize, and supervise a program of work, study, and recreation for a group of delinquent or emotionally disturbed wards in the County Juvenile Hall; monitors daily activities of juvenile wards; learns to supervise and instruct juveniles in work and leisure activities, including housekeeping chores and personal hygiene; learns to conduct individual and group counseling sessions, developing goals and objectives to modify wards' behavior; maintains good discipline among wards; assists wards with gaining insight into themselves and their relationships with others; monitors wards' progress in meeting objectives of counseling plans; makes visual checks of wards for security and/or health purposes; reads logs, incident reports, and memos; enters information in logs, recording observations and information on wards' behavior, attitude, appearance, interests, and skills; may assist Probation Officers with the development of treatment plans for wards; learns to admit and release wards and process requisite paperwork; serves as building and grounds security officer, performing maintenance and custodial work as required; supervises visitor activities; remains alert for potential problems and takes measures to reduce tension and avoid violence; participates in training; may prepare and serve meals; may be required to perform emergency medical care; may dispense medicine to wards; learns to plan, organize, and participate in the recreational activities of wards; conducts room and body searches

Qualification

P.C. 832 TrainingFirst AidCPRBehavioral sciences educationCounseling techniquesSupervising youthCultural sensitivityJudgment in crisisEffective communication

Required

Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying
Experience in supervising or counseling youth is desirable
Education: Equivalent to graduation from high school and completion of at least 15 semester units of course work at an accredited college or university in the behavioral sciences (i.e. psychology, sociology, social work, counseling) or criminal justice areas
Completion of advanced level course work in sociology, psychology, behavior sciences, or a closely related field is highly desirable
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License
Ability to complete P. C. 832 Training within one year of employment
Completion of STC Core Course within one year of employment
Possession of or ability to obtain valid First Aid and CPR certificates

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Formula Local SAFETY 2.7@ 55 for new PERS Members
Long Term Disability
Vacation Based on Continued Years of Service
Sick Leave 15 Days Annually
457 Deferred Compensation
Credit Union
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Group Life Insurance
Additional Optional Life Insurances & AD&D
Tuition Reimbursement

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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