Probation Institution Supervisor

PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY

Open only to current Tulare County Employees in regular or probationary status

This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the Probation Department. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the Probation Department located in Visalia. The anticipated life of the list is six months.

Typical Duties

• Perform Peace Officer duties as defined by PC 830.5.
• Assign, monitor and evaluate Probation Correctional Officer I/II/III work and performance.
• Direct the activities and operations of the Juvenile Detention Facility or other Probation Department detention facility.
• Direct rehabilitation program and activities.
• Review reports submitted by Probation Correctional Officers.
• Inform staff of changes, special events and activities pertaining to their shift.

For a full list of duties for this position, please click the link below.
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/tulare/classspecs?keywords=probation%20institution

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Peace Officer Status Requirements:

• Probation Institution Supervisors are peace officers and must meet all the minimum standards pursuant to California Penal and Government codes.

Education:

• Equivalent to two (2) years of college preferably with major coursework in one of the behavioral or social science fields.

Experience:

• Current employment as, and two years’ experience equivalent to the Probation Correctional Officer II, in the County of Tulare.

Equivalency for Experience:

• Relevant work experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.

Skill/Ability to:

• Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both youth and co-workers.
• Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
• Read and interpret regulations.
• Keep legible and continuing records.
• Write reports clearly and accurately to document incidents and complete records.
• Mediate, counsel and discipline youth.
• Identify contraband including drugs, weapons and other unauthorized or illegal items.
• Organize and schedule work assignments and activities.
• Deal with a variety of people in various emotional states.
• Supervise, train and evaluate staff.
• Work non-traditional hours, including buy not limited to nights, weekends, and holidays.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of a or ability to obtain, valid California driver's license.
• Possession of a valid CPR Certificate; possession of a valid First Aid Certificate.

• Possession of a valid PC 832 Certificate.
• Possession of a valid Juvenile Correctional Officer Core Certificate.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment:

• Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.
• An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions.
• Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act : This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bargaining Unit 9

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.

FLSA exempt employees accrue an additional 5 days of vacation per year.

Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Career Incentive Pay

Employees who have completed five (5) or more Years of Service with Tulare County and meet the eligibility criteria described in Administrative Regulation – 52, earn additional pay according to the schedule below.

Years of Service

% Increase

Total

5

3%

3%

10

2%

5%

15

3%

8%

20

2%

10%

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

Closing Date/Time: 10/1/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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• County of Tulare - HR&D

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