In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Knowledge of: The principles and procedures of incarcerated person classification (e.g., custody designation, custody level, specialized housing, program assignment, etc.) to provide a systematic process for the programming, housing, custody designation and assignment decisions used in the safe and secure management of incarcerated persons. The principles and practices of counseling and guidance to promote adjustment and determine appropriate programming needs within a correctional institution. Crime and delinquency to assess proper custody program placement and assignment. Casework theory/practice and the principles of individual/group behavior to designate incarcerated person programming, housing and maintain orderly operation of the facility. The purposes, activities, regulations and functions of the Board of Parole Hearings to ensure compliance with procedural requirements. Interpreting educational and psychological test results used in program placement and assignments to designate incarcerated person programming, housing, assignments and special needs or accommodations. Principles and practices of vocational guidance and occupational placement to designate incarcerated person programming, housing, assignments and special needs or accommodations. Verbal and written expression in order to exchange and provide accurate and pertinent information with staff, incarcerated persons and others. Correctional casework procedures to ensure that procedural requirements are in compliance with departmental rules and regulations. The range of normal and abnormal human behavior in order to designate incarcerated person programming, housing, assignments and special needs/accommodations. The policies and procedures of custody in order to maintain orderly operation of the facility and the safety of staff, incarcerated persons and the public. The methods used to manage and discipline incarcerated persons to ensure due process rights are afforded and procedural requirements are in compliance with departmental rules and regulations. The various Security Threat Groups (STG) and STG behavior in order to designate incarcerated person programming, housing and assignments and maintain the safety of staff, incarcerated persons and the public. Group processes and dynamics, including various roles played by group participants and different types of questions or modes of inquiry which can be used in group settings to provide accurate and pertinent information to staff and others. Training methods to plan and conduct on-the-job training to determine training needs, evaluate training results, maintain compliance with departmental policy and ensure a qualified workforce.
Ability to: Apply the principles and practices of counseling and guidance to determine appropriate housing, program placement and special needs and ensure institutional and public safety. Interpret test results and evaluate sociological, psychological, psychiatric, and vocational findings in order to make recommendations and determine appropriate housing, program placement, and special needs. Evaluate sociological, psychological, psychiatric, and vocational findings to make recommendations and determine appropriate housing, program placement and special needs. Coordinate the work of a variety of occupations and professional disciplines in the classification of incarcerated persons to gather/disseminate information, assist other agencies and facilitate transfers, hearings and mental health evaluations. Secure accurate social data and record such data systematically to assist in the determination of appropriate housing, program placement and special needs. Effectively communicate (written/verbal/listening) with staff, incarcerated persons and other stakeholders to disseminate, share and receive information. Gain the respect and trust of incarcerated persons to assist in the determination of appropriate housing, program placement and special needs and ensure institutional and public safety. Organize and prioritize work in order to meet deadlines, time constraints and adjust to changes in assignments. Deal tactfully/diplomatically with sensitive issues in order to exchange and/or provide information/direction to staff and others. Analyze situations accurately in order to determine and implement effective and appropriate courses of action. Adapt effectively to a high volume/pressure of work in order to accomplish assigned tasks and ensure the effective operation of an assigned area. Respond effectively to emergency situations to ensure the safety/security of the institution, staff, incarcerated persons and others. Work independently to complete assigned tasks and adhere to timeframes.
Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
