Temporary Secretary, Juvenile Probation Department, (1444)

Company Description

This is a Full-Time position exempt from the Permanent civil service process, serving at the discretion of the appointing officer. The duration of this position shall not exceed two years. Incumbents will be required to succeed in the civil service examination for this classification in order to be considered for permanent appointment.

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

• Applications Open: October 15, 2026
• Applications Close: no earlier than October 23, 11:59pm 
• Salary range for 1444 position: $72,748 to $88,426 (new rates effective January 1, 2027)
• Recruitment ID: TEX-1444-167389

Are you passionate about Juvenile Justice, Public Safety, and the Community we serve? Are you a dedicated professional who wants to maximize their impact in the lives of some of San Francisco’s most marginalized youth? If so, we encourage you to take advantage of this unique opportunity to join a team that is devoted to re-imagining Juvenile Justice, committed to racial equity, and focused on ensuring long-term public safety through the development, enrichment, and accountability of young people we serve throughout San Francisco. Read more about the San Francisco Juvenile Probation Department (JPD). 

The San Francisco Juvenile Probation Department’s mission is to serve the needs of youth, young adults and families who are brought to our attention with care and compassion.  We engage fiscally sound and culturally competent strategies that promote the best interests of the youth, and provide victims with opportunities for restoration.

Our equity-centered goals are to:

• Reimagine how the City addresses juvenile delinquency;
• Advance a Whole Family Engagement strategy that places racial equity at its center to ensure that all youth have equal access to successful outcomes; and
• Bolster equitable leadership development opportunities for all staff throughout the Department. 

Job Description

As a Secretary I, you will assist the Probation Services Division with secretarial and clerical services of an ordinary and varied nature for one or more managers, and perform related duties as required. This position requires knowledge of Business English, spelling and basic math; and modern office methods, procedures and equipment. This position also requires ability and skill to follow oral and written instructions; plan, to enter and assure quality of data entered into computerized databases, organize and complete work rapidly and efficiently; deal tactfully with the public; communicate effectively over the telephone; and operate a variety of standard office machines and equipment. This position requires the Secretary I to be on-site five days a week.

Examples of Important Duties and Essential Functions

1.        Takes and transcribes dictation from shorthand notes or transcribes from longhand or recorded dictation.  

2.        Types letters, reports, and other finished copy of a routine nature.

3.        Answers telephone and screen calls; serves as receptionist and schedules meetings and appointments. 

4.        Provides standard information to the public on policies, programs and procedures in accordance with general guidelines. 

5.        Files various material alphabetically, numerically and chronologically in accordance with predetermined file classifications. 

6.        Posts a variety of information on standard forms, records and files; performs clerical tasks relative to keeping financial and statistical records and accounts. 

Qualifications

Experience:
Ability to type 40 net words per minute.
One (1) year of verifiable, secretarial experience. Experience must have included composing, editing, and typing correspondence.

Substitution:
Two (2) years of verifiable clerical experience comparable to a 1424 Clerk Typist. Experience must have included typing correspondence, answering phones, and filing.
A recognized clerical training program of 240 hours or the equivalent of 15 semester units in graded clerical college units may substitute for up to 6 months of experience.

Additional Information

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.