Unit Supervisor, Probation

Probation•Oakland, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, to supervise and guide a unit of Deputy Probation Officers engaged in function(s) such as pre-sentence investigations, home supervision, supervision of adult or juvenile offenders or out-of-home placement of wards of the Juvenile Court; and to do related work as required. The Alameda County Probation Department is an essential element of the County’s system of public protection and human services. The Department’s role is to reduce the impact of crime in the community by providing accurate, comprehensive and timely information and recommendations to the Courts, providing community-based sanctions and treatment for offenders, and working cooperatively with law enforcement agencies and community organizations with similar objectives. The Department provides a wide range of mandated and discretionary investigative, advisory, and supervisory services to adult and juvenile probationers pursuant to State law and the County Charter.

Requirements

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
The equivalent of five years of full-time experience in a Probation Department classification equivalent to, or higher than, the class of Deputy Probation Officer II in the Alameda County classified service.
The equivalent of five years of professional, full-time correctional casework experience at the level of Deputy Probation Officer II in a probation, law enforcement agency, parole agency, or correctional institution.
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
Possession of an automobile may be required.
Good driving record according to DMV negligent operator guidelines and qualification for automotive insurance.
Persons appointed to positions in this classification in the Probation Department must meet the minimum requirements for Peace Officer (Section 1031 Government Code).
Applicants are not required to be a US citizen, but must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
Any felony conviction is disqualifying.
Interviewing techniques.
Employee supervision and appraisal techniques.
Intermediate math.
Basic math plus fractions, decimals and percentages.
State, Federal and local statutes, ordinances, regulations, rules, policies and procedures.
Departmental policies and philosophy.
Trends in correctional field.
Evidence-based probation supervision practices.
Communicate effectively with a variety of people of various educational and socio-cultural backgrounds.
Demonstrate effective public speaking skills, including planning and preparation of material and effective presentation.
Effectively apply interviewing and listening skills.
Read, interpret and apply complex legal and behavioral science information relating to criminal justice process.
Access and implement training and learning theory techniques.
Deal effectively with subordinates and superiors in a fair manner.
Motivate subordinates.
Coordinate work with others.
Implement new policies and procedures.
Set goals and objectives and establish priorities.
Be flexible and tolerant in adjusting to changes in workload and assignments.
Effectively set and meet deadlines.
Demonstrate self-restraint, judgment and strategy in dealing with a variety of people, adversaries and advocates under varying situations, conditions and circumstances.
Define problems, collect information, establish facts, evaluate alternative solutions, draw valid conclusions and select and act on the best alternative.
Use community resources to meet the needs of clients.
Write clearly, accurately and concisely and use grammatically correct English to convey ideas in written reports, letters and memoranda.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a master’s degree or above may be substituted for two years of the required experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise and guide a unit of Deputy Probation Officers engaged in function(s) such as pre-sentence investigations, home supervision, supervision of adult or juvenile offenders or out-of-home placement of wards of the Juvenile Court.
Edit reports written by subordinates to ensure a clear, accurate and concise product.
Provide consultation, regarding family system analysis and interpersonal relations analysis.
Decision making, coach staff and model leadership behavior.
Effectively utilize self defense techniques.
Effectively utilize a firearm.

Benefits

Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
12 paid holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Management Paid Leave
Catastrophic Sick Leave
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
Child Care Resources
1 st United Services Credit Union