Chief Deputy Probation Officer
About The Position
The Probation Department is seeking a self-motivated and experienced leader to fill the position of Chief Deputy Probation Officer. In this role, you will provide leadership to an assigned division with the responsibility to establish and maintain division priorities that are consistent with the Probation Department's vision, mission, and values. As a member of executive management, you will coordinate and direct communications, resources, and personnel to meet the department's needs and ensure smooth and efficient division activities. In this role you will oversee the development and implementation of key programs, projects, and systems while ensuring proper and timely resolution of any issues. Additionally, you are responsible for supervising and evaluating the performance of your staff, preparing reports and budgets, and consulting with leadership on general department policies and procedures to ensure efficient day-to-day activities. The ideal candidate will possess solid, proven, experience and knowledge in the field of probation, as well as the ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively. This position requires strong leadership abilities, with the ability to effectively build and maintain effective relationships and appropriately supervise subordinate personnel. Strong administrative and operational skills are desired and excellent communication skills (written and verbal) are a must.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, sociology, public administration or a related field is required. Job-related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
- Five years of increasingly responsible experience working in the field of Probation, including three years equivalent to a Supervising Deputy Probation Officer or higher-level position is required.
- Candidate must meet minimum qualifications for a Peace Officer as defined by Government Code 1031.
Nice To Haves
- Solid, proven, experience and knowledge in the field of probation
- Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively
- Strong leadership abilities
- Ability to effectively build and maintain effective relationships
- Ability to appropriately supervise subordinate personnel
- Strong administrative and operational skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership to an assigned division
- Establish and maintain division priorities consistent with the Probation Department's vision, mission, and values
- Coordinate and direct communications, resources, and personnel to meet the department's needs
- Ensure smooth and efficient division activities
- Oversee the development and implementation of key programs, projects, and systems
- Ensure proper and timely resolution of any issues
- Supervise and evaluate the performance of staff
- Prepare reports and budgets
- Consult with leadership on general department policies and procedures
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
