Probation Division Chief

Solano County • Fairfield, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Manages, plans, organizes and directs the staff and programs of a division of the Probation Department. This is an executive at-will position, exempt from civil service, serving at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. This position may manage staff that are assigned to work in armed units and therefore will be authorized to carry a firearm, in accordance with Department policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of experience as a Probation Services Manager, Assistant Superintendent, Juvenile Correctional Counselor Manager or equivalent.
• Four (4) years of experience as a Deputy Probation Officer (Supervising), or four (4) years of Juvenile Correctional Counselor (Supervising), or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, Class C.
• Possession of Juvenile Corrections Officer Core Certificate or Probation Officer Core training certificate issued by the California State Standards and Training for Corrections Program or equivalent Supervisor Core training certificate issued by the California State Standards and Training for Corrections Program or equivalent Manager and Administrator Core training certificate issued by the California State Standards and Training for Corrections Program within twelve (12) months of appointment.
• Incumbents of this class have limited Peace Officer powers as delineated in the California Penal Code and must meet training requirements in accordance with Penal Code Section 832 within twelve (12) months of appointment.
• Incumbents assigned to an armed unit must obtain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid certification prior to assignment and must maintain the certification while assigned to the unit.
• Incumbents must complete annual training in accordance with Title 15, Division 1 of the California Administrative Code.
• All licenses, certificates and registrations must be kept current while employed in this class.
• Must keep their licenses, certifications and registrations current and failure to do so may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with applicable bargaining agreement.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of Bachelor’s degree or higher in criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology or a closely related field is desired and may be a factor considered during the rating and/or selection process.

Responsibilities

• Safeguards our community through the services provided to clients, the court, and victims.
• Actively seeks to modify the behaviors that lead to criminal activity and those that allow for a successful transition back into the community.
• Protects the community by facilitating rehabilitation of offenders and holding them accountable.
• Conducts investigations and providing recommendations for the court.
• Enforces court orders.
• Pursues victim restoration and advocacy.
• Provides safe, secure, effective detention and treatment programs.

What This Job Offers

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