Executive Deputy Chief Probation Officer

County of Sonoma; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 192,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Advancement

Paid Time Off

Staff Development/Wellness

County Paid Health Premium Contrib

Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement

Retirement

IRSP/457

Paid Parental Leave

Additional Benefits

Student Loan Debt Relief

Job summary

County of Sonoma is seeking a Deputy Chief Probation Officer to direct and oversee operations across Probation Department divisions. This executive role provides strategic leadership, collaborates with county departments and justice partners, and ensures effective probation services across youth, adults, and families.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive leadership experience, strong budgeting and personnel management skills, and a deep knowledge of community corrections.

Qualifications

• Two years of broad and progressively responsible administrative and managerial experience in community corrections, probation, or related field.
• Completion of Probation CORE training and PC 832 or equivalent within one year of employment.
• Degree as specified: sociology, psychology, counseling, social work, criminology, or closely related field.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident eligible for citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee the operations of assigned divisions within the Probation Department.
• Provide strategic leadership and support implementation of departmental goals and initiatives.
• Lead division directors, managers, and staff; oversee budgets, staffing, contracts, and resource allocation.
• Analyze legislative changes and implement policies and operational improvements.
• Lead organizational change, program development, and personnel matters including hiring and investigations.
• Represent the department in labor relations and collaborate with internal/external stakeholders.
• Act on behalf of the Chief Probation Officer as needed.

Skills

Executive leadership

Budget management

Labor relations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sociology, psychology, counseling, social work, criminology, or related field

Job description

County of Sonoma is seeking a Deputy Chief Probation Officer to direct and oversee operations across Probation Department divisions. This executive role provides strategic leadership, collaborates with county departments and justice partners, and ensures effective probation services across youth, adults, and families.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive leadership experience, strong budgeting and personnel management skills, and a deep knowledge of community corrections.