Deputy Chief Probation Officer

County of Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Santa Barbara's Probation Department is seeking a Deputy Chief Probation Officer to join its executive leadership team. The DCPO will plan, organize, and direct division activities, drive innovation, and shape the department's future while maintaining high standards of excellence.

As an at-will, exempt executive leader, the DCPO will oversee either Adult Community Supervision Services or Adult Pretrial and Court Services, travel across the county, and collaborate with multidisciplinary

Job description

Known for its collaborative culture and stellar reputation, the Probation Department is seeking a Deputy Chief Probation Officer (DCPO) to join its outstanding executive team. Under the direction of the Chief Probation Officer, the DCPO will plan, organize and direct the activities of a Division in the Probation Department. As a member of the executive team, a DCPO is responsible for embracing innovation and providing vision and guidance to meet the challenges of the present and shape the Department of the future, while maintaining or exceeding the current standard of excellence.

The DCPO is an at-will assistant department leader position which serves at the pleasure of the Chief Probation Officer and is exempt from the civil service system. The selected DCPO is anticipated to initially oversee either Adult Community Supervision Services or Adult Pretrial and Court Services. The position requires an executive who can effectively manage a broad and demanding portfolio while maintaining strong relationships throughout the County. The DCPO will participate in numerous countywide and multidisciplinary workgroups and must be available to travel regularly throughout the County and beyond.