Chief Probation Officer

Washington County Courts • Washington County Courts, PA

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About The Position

The Chief Probation Officer is a full-time supervisory position in the Probation Services Department of the Washington County Court of Common Pleas. The role leads, manages, and oversees the personnel and operations of the Adult and Juvenile Probation Divisions and the entire probation department, including the booking center, pretrial services, house arrest, drug testing, juvenile programs, and the collections and disbursement unit.

The position requires extensive knowledge of the criminal justice system, federal and state processes, and legal matters related to community corrections, along with the ability to develop and enhance departmental policies and procedures. The Chief Probation Officer manages a budget of over fourteen million dollars and needs strong knowledge of budgetary and fiscal applications. The position reports directly to the District Court Administrator and the President Judge. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or a related field.
• Significant prior experience in a probation department, including supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of the criminal court system, probation and parole, juvenile justice, and correctional systems.
• Knowledge of dual control cash handling processes, financial audits, grant writing, and processes governed by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and the Juvenile Court Judges’ Commission, or the ability to obtain this knowledge promptly.
• Ability to clear a criminal background check and reference check, provide clearances, and pass a pre-employment physical exam including drug testing.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and oversee personnel and operations of the Adult and Juvenile Probation Divisions.
• Oversee the entire probation department, including the booking center, pretrial services, house arrest, drug testing, juvenile programs, and collections and disbursement unit.
• Develop and enhance departmental policies and procedures.
• Manage a department budget of over fourteen million dollars.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager