District Chief Probation Officer — Operations & Strategy

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Judicial Department seeks a Chief Probation Officer to lead the Denver District Court Adult Probation, directing the operations of the probation department and implementing strategic policies with judges and probation staff.

The role requires graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor’s in a related field and five years of probation/administrative leadership experience; an advanced degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work or related field and five years experience in probation, parole, or related area.
• Five years of professional, administrative, supervisory, or management experience required; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and directs probation employees including Probation Supervisors and Officers.
• Administers the probation department for the Colorado Judicial Department.
• Develops and manages the department budget, purchasing, and accounting functions.
• Leads design, acquisition, and implementation of automation for court processes and proceedings.
• Oversees facility maintenance and space needs to ensure safe, well-equipped work environment.
• Coordinates with judges, county officials, and external agencies; maintains effective interagency relationships.
• Provides orientation, training, mentoring, and coaching to subordinates; facilitates external training.
• Reports to the Chief Judge and participates in policy development with judges and probation staff.
• Attends meetings and training as required; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership and people mgmt

Budgeting and fiscal oversight

Policy development

Communication and collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in CJ/related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Colorado Judicial Department seeks a Chief Probation Officer to lead the Denver District Court Adult Probation, directing the operations of the probation department and implementing strategic policies with judges and probation staff.

The role requires graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor’s in a related field and five years of probation/administrative leadership experience; an advanced degree is preferred.