Recruitment #26-6230-01 Date Opened 7/31/2026 12:00:00 AM
Filing Deadline 8/14/2026 5:00:00 PM
Salary $63.31 - $76.99/hour; $131,684.80 - $160,139.20/year
Employment Type Permanent Full-Time Employment HR Analyst Tracy Gonzalez
Department Probation
Work Location San Leandro Type of Recruitment New, open, assembled
INTRODUCTION
THIS
IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION.
The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended.
Supplemental Questionnaire:
A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted on-line.
DESCRIPTION MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Alameda County Probation Department is to protect the public safety by providing supervision, services, support and opportunities to our clients on behalf of the people of Alameda County through quality supervision, leadership, services and effective partnerships.
THE AGENCY
The Alameda County Probation Department is an essential element of the County's system of public protection and human services. The Department's role is to reduce the impact of crime in the community by providing accurate, comprehensive and timely information and recommendations to the Courts, providing community-based sanctions and treatment for offenders, and working cooperatively with law enforcement agencies and community organizations with similar objectives. The Department provides a wide range of mandated and discretionary investigative, advisory, and supervisory services to adult and juvenile probationers pursuant to State law and the County Charter. For more detailed information about the department, visit: Alameda County Probation Department.
THE POSITION
Under direction, the Assistant Superintendent is responsible for the ongoing operation of the Juvenile Facilities Division; for the care, custody and control of resident youth; for supervising Juvenile Facilities Division staff; and, related work as required. For more information about the job classification, visit: Assistant Superintendent, Probation (#6230).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (180 quarter or 120 semester units) preferably with a concentration in Sociology, Criminology, Psychology, Penology, Child Development, Political Science or a closely related field.
AND EITHER I
Experience:
The equivalent of two years of full-time experience in a class equivalent to, or higher than, Institutional Supervisor II with the Alameda County Probation Department. OR II The equivalent of three years of professional, increasingly responsible, full-time experience in an educational or counseling program within a probation or correctional institution; two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity at a level of, or higher than, an Institutional Supervisor II in the Alameda County Probation Department.
License:
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license, a good driving record according to DMV negligent operator guidelines, and qualifications for automotive insurance.
Special Requirements:
Applicants must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
Persons appointed to positions in this class in the Probation Department must meet the minimum standards for Peace Officer (Sec. 1031 of the Government Code).
Applicants are not required to be a US citizen, but must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law (Per SB 960).
Any felony conviction is disqualifying.
Graduation from high school, a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test or passing a California High School proficiency examination.
Fingerprinted for purposes of search of local, state and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal records.
Found free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition which might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer, as determined by a licensed examining authority in accordance with the California Government code.
NOTE:
The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:
Knowledge of:
Laws and codes governing the custody and care of juveniles, penal practices and institutional procedures.
Modern techniques of personnel supervision, including disciplinary processes.
Departmental policies and procedures.
Disciplinary measures, particularly as applied to detained youth.
Practices involved in the care, safety, and custody of youth.
Principles and techniques of individual and group management within an institutional setting.
Best practices concerning the operation of a detention facility.
Principles of budget analysis and preparation.
Social theory relating to detained youth and rehabilitation institutions.
Evidence-based probation supervision practices.
Ability to:
Supervise, train, and evaluate subordinate staff.
Plan staff coverage schedules.
Plan and execute suitable programs for juveniles in an institutional setting.
Interact effectively with representatives of other agencies, parents, citizen groups, and the general public.
Perform basic arithmetic functions (i.e. fractions). .
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Exercise tact when addressing difficult personnel matters.
Organize, make decisions, problem solve and work under stressful situations.
Analyze reports and statistics related to budget preparation and facility management.
EXAMINATION COMPONENTS THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS
A review of applicants' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.
A review of the supplemental questionnaire to determine best qualified. Those candidates considered the best qualified will move on to the next step in the examination process.
An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises.
