First Assistant Chief Probation Officer - Lawrence District Court

Massachusetts Trial Court • Lawrence, OH

2d • $105,664 - $154,318

About The Position

The First Assistant Chief Probation Officer serves on the local probation department leadership team and assists the Chief Probation Officer with supervising and training probation staff. The role assigns work, ensures compliance with probation standards, and provides staff with feedback, support, training, and coaching. The First Assistant Chief Probation Officer serves as department head when required in the Chief Probation Officer’s absence.

The position works under the direction of the Chief Probation Officer or their designee, operates under general direction, and has long-term organizational impact. It supervises assigned personnel and may perform duties of lower-level probation officer positions as needed. Work is frequently performed in office or similar indoor environments, outdoors, and in the community, with frequent exposure to hostile or irate individuals and individuals with known violent backgrounds. The position requires light physical work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three years of work experience as an Assistant Chief 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 Policies and Standards and Trial Court Standards.
• Knowledge of union contracts and HR policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of assessments and skill-building processes.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Skill in organization and time management, leadership, attention to detail, and critical thinking.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with others; prepare clear and accurate reports; maintain appropriate records and confidentiality; communicate effectively orally and in writing; work independently and follow oral and written instructions; develop training; and travel as needed for community supervision or field work.
• Candidates must have taken and passed the 2026 FACPO/CPO promotional exam to be eligible to apply to the position of Chief Probation Officer, unless they are a current Chief Probation Officer with the Massachusetts Probation Service.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned personnel by assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, and participating in and providing substantive input for performance evaluations.
• Ensure supervision cases and reports comply with probation standards.
• Review and approve time and attendance requests, training requests, holiday and vacation leave, and time in SSTA.
• Facilitate and participate in meetings to ensure compliance with standards, discuss barriers and goals, and develop plans.
• Assess training needs, facilitate onboarding, and provide approved training in collaboration with the MPS Training Division.
• Discipline employees as appropriate, with the Chief Probation Officer’s approval, up to letters of warning and reprimand.
• Testify at disciplinary hearings, grievance hearings, arbitrations, or other forums on cases as required.
• Perform duties of lower-level probation officer positions as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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