Deputy Director - Division of Probation Services

Colorado Judicial Branch; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Judicial Branch in Denver seeks a Deputy Division Director for the Division of Probation Services to oversee day-to-day operations and provide leadership in the director’s absence. The role requires strategic planning, program development, budget oversight, and cross-divisional collaboration.

The position offers a hybrid work environment with on-site requirements at the Ralph Carr Judicial Center and statewide responsibilities across Colorado.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with six years of probation/community supervision experience or related work.
• Experience leading teams or multiple staff and projects.
• Experience with legislation or working with legislators or their staff.

Responsibilities

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the Division of Probation Services.
• Assumes the responsibilities of the Director of Probation Services in the Director's absence.
• Supports strategic planning, implementation of plans, risk management, and coordination with other divisions.
• Assists in signing authority, training, hiring procedures, budgets, and legislative matters.
• Oversees multiple probation programs including interstate compact, program support, research and evaluation, and staff development.
• Contributes to development and revision of programs for administration and operation of the Judicial Department.
• Drafts reports, procedures, rules, recommendations, and Chief Justice Directives.
• Serves as central coordinator for regular communication with field stakeholders and external agencies.
• Supervises and coaches Division managers and oversees multiple units.
• Assigns tasks, sets expectations, and provides feedback to staff.
• Attends meetings and training as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership experience

Budget management

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

POSITION INFORMATION

Job Code: R43131

Full Time Salary Range: $132,714.00 - $192,435.36

FLSA Status: Exempt

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MISSION STATEMENT

The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. Together our courts and probation departments are committed to impartial and timely dispute resolution; support for families, litigants, and victims; client rehabilitation; and meaningful community engagement.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

General Statement Of Duties

This classification will support the Director of the Division by managing the operational work of the Division. The incumbent serves as acting Director in the Director's absence.

Distinguishing Factors

This classification is distinguished by managing the day-to-day operation of the Division of Probation Services. This classification has a high level of independent decision-making authority in visible areas.

Additional Comments

This position is a deputy division director position at the State Court Administrator’s Office and serves probation staff in the 24 probation departments throughout Colorado. The Division of Probation Services (DPS) is an innovative service organization, driven by research-based practices. Division management values each staff member's strengths and encourages a healthy, productive workplace. The position will directly supervise three managers in the Division. Other duties will include committee and stakeholder work, policy development, problem-solving, legislative assistance, evaluation support, budget development and oversight, training / facilitating, supporting the division director, collaborating with executive level leadership, and general management responsibilities.

DPS is located in Denver at the Ralph Carr Judicial Center (RCJC). Some job responsibilities will require work in the office and in the judicial districts throughout the state. This role offers a hybrid work environment. While some tasks can be completed remotely, regular on-site participation in weekly meetings and division activities is required. The salary for this position is bound by the current compensation range and based on the candidate’s relevant experience. The current compensation range is $11,059.50 - $16,036.28 per month.

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants will be screened according to minimum qualifications, preferred qualifications, and initial screening questions. The successful candidate will be a proven leader with significant experience in a community supervision setting, managing teams or multiple staff. Additionally, the successful candidate will have experience in managing complex projects, evaluations, or programs in community supervision; collaborating with executive level leadership; developing, managing, or allocating budgets; and experience with legislation or work with legislators or their staff.

The anticipated interview timeline appears below but is subject to change.

Initial Interview (virtual) - October 23

2nd Interview – October 30

3rd Interview – November 13

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the Division of Probation Services.
• Assumes the responsibilities of the Director of Probation Services in the Director's absence.
• Assists the Director of Probation Services with strategic planning, implementation of strategic plans, problem identification, problem solving, risk management, and coordination with other divisions.
• Assists the Director in areas of signing authority, training, hiring procedures, budgetary, legislative, fiscal, and personnel matters.
• Manages multiple probation programs, including the interstate compact, program support, research and evaluation, and staff development programs.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and revision of programs necessary to the administration and operation of the Judicial Department.
• Drafts reports, procedures, rules, recommendations, and Chief Justice Directives.
• Serves as central coordinator for regular communication with field stakeholder groups, Division staff, and external agencies.
• Supervises and provides leadership, direction and coaching to Division managers. Oversees multiple units within the Division.
• Assigns tasks and projects to staff; establishes expectations and provides feedback; assists subordinates in establishing goals.
• Attends meetings and training as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions Cont.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages multiple operations or programs. Has supervisory accountability for other employees, volunteers, or interns. Plans, directs and coordinates activities for multiple units. Conducts performance appraisals, and provides input into and participates in discipline, dismissal, and hiring processes.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the above essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical and environmental conditions required of the employee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and six years of experience in probation, community supervision, or related experience, which must have included three years of supervisory experience. Additional work experience in these or other related fields may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required formal education.

OR

Three years of supervisory experience in the Colorado Judicial Department or other state agency with a minimum of 6 years of experience in probation or community supervision.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is subject to many interruptions and may be required to handle multiple calls and inquiries at once. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.