Chief Probation Officer Iv

$3,000 hiring bonus to join the Judicial Branch! The Judicial Branch is a state-funded Branch of Government that offers benefits to include medical/dental/vision, $20,000 free basic life insurance, state-matched 156% retirement plan, 13 paid holidays, earned paid vacation and sick leave, tuition reimbursement and more.

The Judicial Branch values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We recruit, hire, train and promote in all job qualifications at all levels without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or genetics. The Judicial Branch adheres to Veterans Preference Laws.

This classification level is responsible for directing the operation of an entire District Probation Department and directly reports to State Administrator for Probations. Responsibilities may include: supervising and directing probation employees including Probation Supervisors, Probation Officers, Reporting Center Coordinators, Problem Solving Court Coordinators, SASS and Probation Specialized Probation Officer staff and other administrative support staff for the district; developing and managing the budget, purchasing and accounting functions; authorizes expenditures; disseminating and ensuring compliance of all laws, rules, and directives pertaining to the activities of the district probation department for the district; developing and implementing policies and procedures in from the division leadership.

Directs and supervises district probation department staff which includes, prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary decisions.

Administers the district probation department for the state judicial system and is responsible for directing district probation programs and operations including improvements or implementation of procedures and/or practices. Ensures compliance with system rules and regulations. Develops and implements policies and procedures in conjunction with judges and probation staff for the district probation department. Implements policy changes from the State Court Administrator’s Office and Chief Justice directives.

Directs development and management of district budget; reviewing and approving budgets prepared by staff. Prepares a variety of reports related to department performance, goals, budget, investigations, personnel, crime statistics, and/or other related issues. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related fields; and 2 years of supervisory, or management experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

• Managerial principles;
• Principles, practices and procedures of probation services and administration;
• Monitoring and evaluating subordinates;
• Preparing and administering grants;
• Probations techniques and procedures;
• Grant administration and preparation;
• Managing small to large district probation staff;
• Handling stressful situations;
• Crisis and emergency management principles and practices;
• Preparing, reviewing, and approving reports and statistical information and data;
• Delegating and prioritizing work;
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations;
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
• Report writing.
• Using computers and related software applications;
• Analyzing, recommending, and implementing changes in policies and procedures;
• Rules, regulations and procedures of the Probation department;
• Federal, State and local laws, regulations, and procedures;