Chief Deputy Probation Officer V

State of Nebraska•Omaha, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This classification level is responsible for assisting the Judicial District Chief Probation Officer in administrative oversight for program case management services, development and management of the budget, purchasing and accounting functions. Responsibilities may include developing and managing district training and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures; reviewing complex high risk cases to audit processes and practices. Location: 1821 N 73 St, Omaha, NE Travel Expectations: Regular travel within the district to support operations as part of our commitment to active community supervision Occasional regional travel for orientation, training, and educational workshops. Work Schedule: Core hours are Monday–Friday daytime. As part of our 24/7 commitment to community safety, occasional on-call, evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related fields
1 year of supervisory, or management experience
Managerial principles
Principles, practices and procedures of probation services and administration
Federal, State and local laws, regulations, and procedures
Rules, regulations and procedures of the Probation department
Probations techniques and procedures
Crisis and emergency management principles and practices
Grant administration and preparation
Report writing
Monitoring and evaluating subordinates
Delegating and prioritizing work
Managing small to large district probation staff
Preparing, reviewing, and approving reports and statistical information and data
Preparing and administering grants
Handling stressful situations
Analyzing, recommending, and implementing changes in policies and procedures
Interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Using computers and related software applications
Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Nice To Haves

Opportunity for bilingual pay

Responsibilities

Manages and coordinates assigned district probation staff to include: planning, prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; coordinating staff training; and implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures.
Assists the Chief Probation Officer in the development of policies and procedures for the probation department; participates in the development and implementation of strategic agenda, long range planning and program evaluation.
Recommends and oversees the implementation of operating policies and procedures, audits and monitors compliance for district probation activities.
Participates in the design, acquisition, and implementation of automation for the probation department.
Prepares a variety of reports related to department performance, goals, budget, investigations, personnel, crime statistics, and/or other related issues.
Evaluates lower level staff case plans and intervention strategies; ensures a standard of quality and compliance in approved strategies; provides guidance to lower level staff regarding challenging or unique cases.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.