Assistant Chief Probation Officer - Chelsea District Court

Massachusetts Trial Court•Chelsea, MA

1d•$95,840 - $139,971•Hybrid

About The Position

Serves as a member of the local probation department leadership team, assists the Chief Probation Officer in the supervision of probation staff, which includes assigning work and ensuring procedural compliance with probation standards. Provides staff with feedback, support, training, and coaching. May serve as the department head as required in the absence of the Chief Probation Officer. Works under the direction of the Chief Probation Officer or their designee.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university;
Three (3) years of related work experience as a Probation Officer.
Knowledge of modern office equipment and technology including computers and applicable software;
Knowledge of Departmental and court policies and procedures;
Knowledge of Case Management Systems;
Knowledge of Principles and practices of employee supervision;
Knowledge of MPS Polices and Standards and the Trial Court standards;
Knowledge of Union contracts and HR policy and procedures;
Knowledge of Assessments/skill building processes;
Knowledge of Community resources.
Skill in Organization and time management;
Skill in Leadership;
Skill in Attention to detail;
Skill in Critical Thinking.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with others;
Ability to prepare clear and accurate reports;
Ability to maintain appropriate records;
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information;
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
Ability to work independently and follow oral and written instructions;
Ability to travel as needed to conduct community supervision/field work;
Ability to Develop Training.

Nice To Haves

Candidates must have passed the November 2025 Assistant Chief Probation Officer (ACPO) promotional exam, or be a current ACPO, to be eligible to apply.
Bi-lingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Spanish speaking is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises the work of assigned personnel, including assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance. and participating in and providing input for performance evaluations;
Enforces office policies, reviews case work and ensures corrective action is taken as needed;
Conducts case reviews for all case types;
Facilitates and participates in meetings;
Reviews and approves case review list. Ensures reviews of probation cases are completed accurately and in compliance with supervision standards;
Performs administrative duties, including responding to inquiries, assisting the Chief Probation Officer, First Assistant Chief Probation Officer, and providing monthly statistics;
Assesses the training needs and professional development of staff and conducts approved training in collaboration with the MPS Training Division;
Conducts individual and group supervision meetings and observation of probation staff as required in the MPS Supervision Standards for Probation Supervisors;
Issues written warnings to probation officers and associate probation officers as necessary in consultation with the Chief Probation Officer;
May manage time and attendance, including approving time entered in SSTA;
May participate in the hiring and promotion process and selection for designations for special assignment;
Disciplines employees as appropriate with the approval of the Chief Probation Officer up to letters of warning and reprimand;
Testifies at disciplinary hearings, grievance hearings, arbitrations, or in other forums on cases as required;
Performs public relations, addresses community, school and professional groups and organizations;
May oversees drug testing, community supervision and/or field work field contacts and equipment/supply management such as electronic monitoring equipment, Remote Breath, DNA, drug testing supplies and PPE;
May also perform duties of lower-level probation officer positions as needed;
Performs other duties as required.