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

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises.

CANDIDATES MUST ATTAIN A QUALIFYING RATING ON EACH PORTION OF THIS EXAMINATION.

We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components.

Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.

To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the "What You Need to Know" section of our website, hrs.alamedacountyca.gov.

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN

Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN:

Deadline for Filing:

5:00:00 PM Friday, August 14, 2026

Review of Minimum Qualifications:

Friday, August 21, 2026
Review of Supplemental Questionnaire for Best Qualified:

Week of September 7, 2026
Oral Examination:

Week of September 28, 2026

TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN:
Departmental Hiring Interviews: Week of September 28, 2026

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN

BENEFITS

The County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall wellbeing. These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Well-Being

• Medical - HMO & PPO Plans
• Dental - HMO & PPO Plans
• Vision or Vision Reimbursement
• Share the Savings
• Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• County Allowance Credit
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

• 12 paid holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Management Paid Leave**
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
• Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
• Child Care Resources
• 1st United Services Credit Union

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

**Employees in management-designated classifications may be entitled to management paid leave. Refer to the applicable MOU or Salary Ordinance for more information.