3.1 Appointment and Qualification Pursuant to Section 1320

Chapter 3
Section 3.1
Subject Appointment and Qualifications Pursuant to Section 1320
Effective Date 5/8/2023 12:00 AM
  1. The Chief Probation Officer shall appoint a Chief Deputy of the Custody Division to be responsible for the Juvenile Hall programming, staff and operations, pursuant to the applicable provisions of the law.
  2. Staff Appointment and Qualifications:  The Juvenile Hall Shall:
    1. Recruit and hire employees who possess knowledge, skills and abilities appropriate to their job classification and duties in accordance with applicable civil service or merit system rules.
    2. Require a medical evaluation and physical examination including tuberculosis screening test and evaluation for immunity to contagious illness of childhood (i.e. diphtheria, rubella, rubella and mumps).
    3. Adhere to the minimum standards for the selection and training requirements adopted by the Board pursuant to Section 6035 of the Penal Code. 
    4. Conduct a criminal records review and psychological examination in accordance with Section 1029 et seq. of the Government Code.
    5. Require a psychological examination, pursuant to Section 1031 of the Government Code.
    6. Require successful completion of the peace officer training requirements in accordance with Section 832 of the Penal Code.
    7. Contract personnel, volunteers, and other non-employees of the facility who may be present at the facility, shall have such clearance and qualifications as may be required by law and their presence at the facility shall be subject to the approval and control of the Chief Deputy of the Custody Division.
    8. Juvenile Services Officers (Officers) are considered Youth Supervision Staff pursuant to Title 15.