Assistant Director, Juvenile Probation Leadership

Lake County, IL; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Lake County, IL is seeking a high-level leader to manage Juvenile Probation operations. You will direct multiple units, set division goals, and ensure compliance with laws and court procedures. This role emphasizes policy development, staff supervision, and inter-agency coordination.

The position requires a master’s degree in a relevant field and 3+ years in probation/court services with supervisory responsibility; AOIC supervisory certification is required for advancement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, sociology, psychology, or related field.
• Three+ years in probation/court services with supervisory experience.
• AOIC supervisory certification eligibility required by AOIC for promotion.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the daily management of Juvenile Probation.
• Assists in formulating division goals, priorities, and policies.
• Directs enforcement of state, federal, and local laws related to unit operations.
• Supervises unit managers and assesses performance; implements improvements as needed.
• Sets goals, objectives, programs, and strategies; updates policies with leadership.

Skills

Excellent communication

Labor relations knowledge

Policy interpretation

Union/non-union experience

Calm under pressure

Education

Master’s degree or higher

Probation/court services experience (3+ years)

AOIC supervisory certification eligibility

Tools

AOIC supervisory certification

Job description

Lake County, IL is seeking a high-level leader to manage Juvenile Probation operations. You will direct multiple units, set division goals, and ensure compliance with laws and court procedures. This role emphasizes policy development, staff supervision, and inter-agency coordination.

The position requires a master’s degree in a relevant field and 3+ years in probation/court services with supervisory responsibility; AOIC supervisory certification is required for advancement.