Executive Officer (Executive Assistant, Probation)

Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles County Probation Department is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative, advisory, and operational support to the Office of the Chief Probation Officer. This role coordinates executive priorities and manages sensitive assignments in a fast-paced environment.

The Executive Assistant will prepare complex documents, reports, and presentations, and serve as a liaison among department leadership, county agencies, external partners, and justice system partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage sensitive assignments and coordinate executive priorities for the Office of the Chief Probation Officer.
• Prepare complex documents, reports, and presentations for senior leadership.
• Liaise among Department leadership, County departments, external stakeholders, community partners, and justice system agencies.
• Support strategic initiatives, Board directives, executive leadership meetings, stakeholder engagement, and multi-agency projects.

Job description

The Los Angeles County Probation Department is seeking a highly qualified, organized, and experienced professional to serve as Executive Assistant, Probation.

Reporting directly to the Chief Deputy Probation Officer, this unclassified position will provide high-level administrative, advisory, and operational support within the Office of the Chief Probation Officer. The Executive Assistant will manage sensitive assignments, coordinate executive priorities, prepare complex documents, reports, and presentations, and serve as a liaison among Department leadership, County departments, external stakeholders, community partners, and justice system agencies.

The Executive Assistant will support strategic initiatives, Board directives, executive leadership meetings, stakeholder engagement, special projects, and multi-agency efforts that advance the Department’s mission. This position requires sound judgment, discretion, political acumen, exceptional communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a mission-driven professional to contribute to meaningful public service and support the continued transformation of probation services within one of the nation’s largest and most complex local government systems.