L.A. County Juvenile Detention Officer

[h22asir]

I am applying to become a L.A. County Juvenile Detention Officer; I just wanted to know, what kind of vision test is conducted? The reason I am asking this question, is because I am “color deficient”. I just can’t put myself through another hiring process, just to be disqualified for something that is out of my hands. If anyone out there has any information on this issue please help me out. I think the same vision test is given to probation officers.

[h22asir]

anyone out there?:(

[want to be offi]

Maybe you should post in the "The Big House: Corrections Forums" :cool:

[h22asir]

Maybe you should post in the "The Big House: Corrections Forums" :cool:


Thanks a lot for your help want to be offi, very well appreciated.:)

[leo8179]

The vision test is standard (measuring distance perception) however, there will be a portion of the test to determine if you are color blind or not. Juvenile Probation, is a very interesting career (for many different reasons). Equally important, "IT IS NOT FOR EVERYONE". If you are a "child advocate" or a person who wants to help the kids, or be a role model, or believe that minors are just plain misunderstood by society, and you want to be that Knight in shining armor to save all of the kids...please take my advice and accept the reality of this career. The reality is: Nearly 73% of the juveniles in the L.A County Probation system have severe clinically emotional and mental health issues, caused by many varying factors. Please understand that juvenile law enforcement has more restrictions than adult law, which make it very difficult to do our job effectively. Though they are minors, they still commit adult-like crimes (Burglaries, robberies, rapes, molestation, and homicides). Once you are able to see beyond that, you won't subject yourself to becoming emotionally attached to the cunning and manipulative juveniles in the institution. THESE JUVENILES ARE DANGEROUS.

[AzLaw_E]

I'm a D.O. in arizona and i've worked as a Juvenile officer for about a year. I personally like it better then the adults. They fight each other more and may be more inclined to make rash decisions (fight you if they had a bad day). Also Leo is 100% correct, they are dangerous. We find more shanks with our few juvies houses then in all the adult houses (about 20) combined. With the juvies you're a Correctional officer and a camp counselor. It's not for everyone.

[h22asir]

The vision test is standard (measuring distance perception) however, there will be a portion of the test to determine if you are color blind or not. Juvenile Probation, is a very interesting career (for many different reasons). Equally important, "IT IS NOT FOR EVERYONE". If you are a "child advocate" or a person who wants to help the kids, or be a role model, or believe that minors are just plain misunderstood by society, and you want to be that Knight in shining armor to save all of the kids...please take my advice and accept the reality of this career. The reality is: Nearly 73% of the juveniles in the L.A County Probation system have severe clinically emotional and mental health issues, caused by many varying factors. Please understand that juvenile law enforcement has more restrictions than adult law, which make it very difficult to do our job effectively. Though they are minors, they still commit adult-like crimes (Burglaries, robberies, rapes, molestation, and homicides). Once you are able to see beyond that, you won't subject yourself to becoming emotionally attached to the cunning and manipulative juveniles in the institution. THESE JUVENILES ARE DANGEROUS.

Thanks for the information, but do you think I will be disqualified for being color deficient?

[millimeter]

I was once a Detention Services Officer, I cannot remember if they examined for color deficiency. I can make this comment though the job is very tough and it takes a special kind of person to work in a Juvenile Hall in Los Angeles County. Good luck.

[Chris Al]

I am currently a Detention Services Officer for la county and let me tell you it has its moments!! any questions just ask. And the vision test is real basic. As for the color problem not sure if it will be an issue. I dont remember anything dealing with that.

[h22asir]

I am currently a Detention Services Officer for la county and let me tell you it has its moments!! any questions just ask. And the vision test is real basic. As for the color problem not sure if it will be an issue. I dont remember anything dealing with that.

Thanks for the feedback guy's I really appreciated. I have been trying to get into law enforcement ever since my first two years of college. A month a go a recruiter went to my University, and told me that the vision test is not as demanding as LAPD or LASD (I have been disqualified from both due to my condition) so I decided to give law enforcement one last shot, before I give up on a career in law enforcement.

Chris Al I'm going to take you up on that offer, and if I have any questions I will definitely ask you.:)

[10-8 for life]

h22asir, if i remember correctly the vision test wasn't all that bad for l.a. county probation dept. i had lasik eye surgery done back in 2000 and was a little concerned but passed. i was sent to good samaritan hospital in downtown for my physical. they told me that if there are any questionable aspects of ANY parts of the exam (meaning borderline pass/fail), then it would be up to the probation department to make a determination. personally, i was more nervous about the hearing portion of the physical because i have a slight hearing loss in one of my ears (too much loud music and going to frat. parties in college getting drunk.... best 4 years of my life!). anyways, i'm now paying the price for my dumb actions. but, i still passed the physical. and that's all that counts. so my point is for you to go through with it and take it as far as you can go. who knows, right?? after all, each department has different criteria regarding pass/fail levels.

but i can tell you that working with juvenile offenders is no joke at all. just like the others said in the previous postings, this job is definitely NOT for everyone. i used to work with adult offenders and now work with "the little angels from hell." it was not an easy transition. and the laws and regulations governing juveniles are very different from those who are 18 and up. the job is very demanding. maybe that's why the turnover ratio is so high. but overall, i have to admit i enjoy doing what i do. remember, the kids will always be bad. after all, that's their job and that's why they are locked up. but your fellow co-workers definitely play a major role in determining whether you have a decent day or a good day (there are no bad days in jail).

[h22asir]

h22asir, if i remember correctly the vision test wasn't all that bad for l.a. county probation dept. i had lasik eye surgery done back in 2000 and was a little concerned but passed. i was sent to good samaritan hospital in downtown for my physical. they told me that if there are any questionable aspects of ANY parts of the exam (meaning borderline pass/fail), then it would be up to the probation department to make a determination. personally, i was more nervous about the hearing portion of the physical because i have a slight hearing loss in one of my ears (too much loud music and going to frat. parties in college getting drunk.... best 4 years of my life!). anyways, i'm now paying the price for my dumb actions. but, i still passed the physical. and that's all that counts. so my point is for you to go through with it and take it as far as you can go. who knows, right?? after all, each department has different criteria regarding pass/fail levels.

but i can tell you that working with juvenile offenders is no joke at all. just like the others said in the previous postings, this job is definitely NOT for everyone. i used to work with adult offenders and now work with "the little angels from hell." it was not an easy transition. and the laws and regulations governing juveniles are very different from those who are 18 and up. the job is very demanding. maybe that's why the turnover ratio is so high. but overall, i have to admit i enjoy doing what i do. remember, the kids will always be bad. after all, that's their job and that's why they are locked up. but your fellow co-workers definitely play a major role in determining whether you have a decent day or a good day (there are no bad days in jail).

Thanks for your valuable information 10-8 for life. I will definitely try to get as far as I can.

[darklbc]

but i can tell you that working with juvenile offenders is no joke at all. just like the others said in the previous postings, this job is definitely NOT for everyone. and the laws and regulations governing juveniles are very different from those who are 18 and up. the job is very demanding. maybe that's why the turnover ratio is so high. but overall, i have to admit i enjoy doing what i do. remember. but your fellow co-workers definitely play a major role in determining whether you have a decent day or a good day (there are no bad days in jail).

"Your fellow co-workers definitely play a major role in determining whether you have a decent day or a good day". Thats the best quote to describe working at Los Angeles County Juvenile Halls.

The vision test shouldn't be a problem......

[JRODF4]

Juvenile Detention ha?? OUCH sorry to hear that.

[Remman]

I am in the midst of doing some searching for California Juvenile Justice. Are certain agencies better to work for? Any links for the San Diego, Los Angeles area would be helpful.

[andy5746]

Which department do Juvenile detention officers work for? LA Co Probation or LASD or?

Probation. We just arrest the little dirt-bags ;)

[10-8 for life]

In case anyone is interested, L.A. County Probation is still hiring lots and lots of folks to work in juvenile halls (all 3 of them). I hear the process is pretty fast these days, averaging about 3-4 months from application to first day on the job. Seems the overtime is getting less and less with all the new boots entering the facilities in their crisp, new uniforms. God help them all....

[sfvgsn]

Took me 6 mos, goes fairly quick as stated above. No more 3 week training, its now a 7 week course as of July 7 as was told to me. Believe its still held at West LA College fwiw.

God help them all....
,,So Ive heard :D