Custody Recreation Assistant

San Joaquin County, CA
Stockton, California United States  View Map
Posted: Jan 22, 2025
  • Salary: $4,088.44 - $4,969.53/month USD
  • Full Time
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Custodial and Janitorial
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Job Description

    Introduction

    This position is represented by the SEIU bargaining unit and will receive a salary increase based on the following schedule:

    Effective July 2025 - 3% Cost of Living Adjustment increase

    This recruitment is being conducted to fill two Custody Recreation Assistant vacancies in the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office , and to establish an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies. Custody Recreation Assistants are responsible for leading and demonstrating recreational activities for inmates in the County's adult custody facilities. The schedule of the Custody Recreation Assistant will be Wednesday-Saturday or Sunday-Wednesday; 10-hour shifts.

    Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background : Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a law enforcement pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has passed the drug screen and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen.

    The following incentives and bonuses may be available for eligible new hires . Incentives and bonuses are subject to approval by Human Resources:
    • Vacation Accrual Rate : San Joaquin County vacation accrual rate consistent with the candidate's total years of public service.
    • Sick Leave : Candidates leaving other employment may receive credit for actual non-reimbursable sick leave hours (up to 160 hours) from their last agency. Hours shall be subject to San Joaquin County's minimum sick leave cash out provisions.
    • New Hire Retention Bonus :

    $2,000 upon completion of first year equivalent employment (2,080 hours)

    $1,000 upon completion of third year equivalent employment (6,240 hours)

    $3,000 upon completion of sixth year equivalent employment (12,480 hours)

    Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.

    NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

    TYPICAL DUTIES

    • Develops, plans, promotes, coordinates, implements and evaluates inmate recreation activities including sports, games, tournaments, exercise programs, arts and crafts; schedules use of facilities and equipment for those activities.
    • Instructs inmates in game rules and fundamental skills and teamwork.
    • Maintains security of participants as well as the facility and equipment; enforces safety procedures; prepares and maintains records and reports on activities conducted and on inmate participation, and violation of regulations during recreational activities.
    • Screens videos for appropriateness for inmates; maintains video library, sets up and operates televisions, videocassette recorders and other audiovisual equipment.
    • Checks condition of equipment for wear and security to ensure the safety of staff and inmates; makes minor equipment adjustments and obtains needed repair; requisitions supplies and equipment.
    • Trains and instructs inmate trustees in inmate services and recreational activities.
    • Orients volunteers and other recreational instructional staff in correctional and recreational regulations, policies and procedures.


    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    Experience: One-year (2080 hours) paid or unpaid experience in a field related to recreation activities or assistant roles.

    AND

    License: Possession of a valid California Driver's license.

    KNOWLEDGE

    Basic principles of recreation leadership; principles and techniques of motivation; rules and equipment used in recreation programs and activities; safety practices and procedures; basic record keeping; and language mechanics.

    ABILITY

    Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and inmates; work under stressful, emotional, and confrontational situations requiring good judgement, self-control, and persuading and motivating people; instruct inmates in the fundamental rules, strategies, techniques and skills of various team and individual recreational activities; officiate sports and tournaments; learn the principles, practices and methods of planning, organizing, conducting and evaluating recreation programs for incarcerated populations.

    BENEFITS

    Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented by SEIU Local 1021 .

    Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available.

    Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.

    Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.

    For more detailed information on the County’s benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Employee Benefits.

    Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows:

    1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000
    3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000
    5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000
    10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000

    Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate.

    125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit).

    Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees’ Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance.

    Deferred Compensation : The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $22,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $30,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available.

    Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years.

    Holidays : Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals, use, and cashability of accrued time.

    Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year.

    Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of qualifying family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child.

    Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step.

    Job Sharing : Employees may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources.

    Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year.

    Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area.

    School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children’s school activities.


    Click on a link below to apply for this position:
    Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here. View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email, or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division.

    Closing Date/Time: Continuous
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • San Joaquin County
    • San Joaquin County

    San Joaquin County - Greatness Grows Here

    The County offers a unique opportunity to enjoy natural California beauty and nature, or music, arts and culture - from the waters of the Delta to the vast vineyards, San Joaquin County has it all. The region boasts some of the finest opportunities in the state for boating, fishing, camping, history-gathering, or just plain fun in the sun. For those times when a change of pace is desired, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park are all within 90 minutes of San Joaquin County.

    San Joaquin County is one of the most agriculturally rich regions in California. Twenty-four thousand acres of farmland are dedicated to the production of asparagus. Wine grapes are also a leading crop in the county and wineries and vineyards have sprung up from Stockton to Lodi. Lodi was named Wine Enthusiasts Wine Region of the Year in 2015.

    The regional arts and culture scene offers treasures such as the Haggin Museum, San Joaquin County Historical Museum, and the Children's Museum of Stockton. The Stockton Symphony, San Joaquin County Ballet, Bob Hope Theater, and Stockton Civic Center are popular venues for entertainment.

    San Joaquin County also has a robust educational environment. The County’s 17 school districts provide families with a wide array of choices for their children's educational development. The University of the Pacific, California State University, Stanislaus - Stockton Center, Humphreys College and School of Law, National University and San Joaquin Delta Community College offer a variety of choices for advanced education.

    Homes and apartments are plentiful and the median home price in the San Joaquin County is affordable compared to other nearby areas. Convenient, comfortable housing is available in most sections of the County. New homes abound in both the south and north area; historic homes are found primarily in central Stockton and downtown Lodi.

    COUNTY EMPLOYMENT

    One of the richest benefits offered to County employees is the opportunity to be a public servant and provide essential services to the constituents of San Joaquin County. Employees are proud that their hard work makes a difference in the community and receive great satisfaction that there is a link between their service and the betterment of the quality of life in San Joaquin County.

    The County provides career employment opportunities in many areas including law enforcement, social services, health services and many more. The County employees over 6,000 full time employees and serves a population of over 700,000 residents. The County operates a jail, hospital, children’s shelter, and several regional parks.

    There are many opportunities for career progression within San Joaquin County in the fields of accounting, clerical support, dispatching, medical records, hospital patient registration, social services, eligibility work, social service case management, public safety, and many other areas. Visit our website to see classification descriptions of positions and to seek information about County departments.

    COMPENSATION and BENEFITS

    In addition to competitive base salary, most full time positions will also offer a generous benefit package.

    In addition to the base salary, the County offers:

    • Health, Dental and Vision plan coverage
    • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan with some positions being offered a County matching contribution
    • A Defined Benefit retirement plan with reciprocity with many public sector retirement systems including CalPERS.
    • 125 Flex Benefits Plan
    • 12 days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation
    • Vacation leave ranging from 10 days a year up to 23 days depending on length of service
    • 10-14 paid holidays per year
    • Other benefits and compensation may be provided depending on the position
    • A robust Employee Engage & Development Program
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