District Chief Probation Officer - Executive Leader

Colorado Judicial Branch

Glenwood Springs (CO)

On-site

USD 156,000 - 191,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Colorado Judicial Branch in Colorado seeks a Chief Probation Officer to lead the Probation Department for the 9th Judicial District, covering Garfield, Pitkin and Rio Blanco counties. The role requires strategic direction, staff supervision, budget management, and policy development to support impartial, timely dispute resolution.

Regular travel across the district is expected; the executive is at-will and interfaces with judges, county officials, and state offices to ensure compliance and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with major in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work or related field and three years of probation, parole, or like experience.
Minimum of three years of professional, administrative, supervisory, or management experience is required.
Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises and directs probation employees including Probation Supervisors, Probation Officers and other administrative staff.
Administers a probation department for the Colorado Judicial Department.
Develops and manages the budget, purchasing and accounting functions; authorizes expenditures.
Coordinates automation for court processes and proceedings; oversees facilities and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Policy development

Interagency collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Regular travel across the district is expected; the executive is at-will and interfaces with judges, county officials, and state offices to ensure compliance and

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