Probation Division Chief

County of Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Sacramento is seeking a Probation Division Chief to plan, organize, and direct the staff and program of a Probation Division. The incumbent will oversee criminal justice-related probation services for adults and juveniles, ensuring compliance with laws and department policies.

This leadership role requires experience in supervision, program development, budgeting, and collaboration with courts and community resources.

Qualifications

• Two years full-time experience in the class of Supervising Probation Officer or higher.
• Graduation from an accredited college and six years experience in probation, parole, correction, case work, or related field, two years at Supervising level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and direct the staff and program of a division of the Probation Department.
• Develop and implement probation programs for juvenile and adult populations.
• Ensure compliance with governing laws and department policies.
• Supervise and evaluate personnel; manage resource allocation and budgeting.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Budget & finance

Probation operations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field

Tools

P.O.S.T. certification

Job description

Under general direction, the Probation Division Chief plans, organizes and directs the staff and program of a division of the Probation Department.

Knowledge of

• The methods and techniques used in dealing with adult and juvenile probationers and related court procedures
• Laws relating to juvenile and adult probation and criminal justice
• Organization and function of the Probation Department
• Principles and techniques of personnel management and supervision
• Public administration
• Principles and techniques of social and correctional case and group work
• Community resources
• Budget processes
• Growth, development and needs of children
• Operation and maintenance of institutional facilities

Ability to

• Supervise, plan and direct the work of others
• Effectively relate to others
• Recognize, define and resolve organizational problems
• Formulate and implement programs for juvenile and adult probationers
• Write clear and concise reports

Minimum Qualification

Two years full time experience in the class of Supervising Probation Officer or a higher level class in Sacramento County Probation Department.

Or: Graduation from an accredited college and six years experience in probation, parole, correction, case work, or a related field, two years of which must be at a level equivalent to that of a Supervising Probation Officer or a higher level class in Sacramento County Probation Department. Graduate study in a behavioral science may be substituted for up to two years of other than required supervisory experience on the basis of 15 units for each 6 months of service.

Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

General Qualifications

Criminal History and Background Checks

The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedures, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidate’s ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing Attachment A 4 criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to a position within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history checks where authorized by Labor Code section 1024.5, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this back-ground check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.

Compliance with Government Code

Incumbents appointed to this class shall meet the minimum standards set forth in California Government Code, Section 1031.

Criminal History and Background Check

Appointees must pass a criminal history and background check, and pursuant to California Government Code, Section 1029, the conviction of a felony is grounds for disqualification from an appointment. Pursuant to Sacramento County Civil Service Rules, candidates found to have been convicted of a felony will be disqualified.

Certificate Required

Completion of P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards and Training)

Required: for Probation Officers as specified in Section 832 of the Penal Code within one (1) year after appointment as a Deputy Probation Officer.

Arming

Some assignments within the Probation Department require the willingness and capability to be armed. Authorization to carry a weapon while on duty requires a psychological examination confirming fitness to be armed as well as the successful completion of force and weaponry training as required by the department.

Physical Requirements

Incumbents will frequently perform a wide variety of physical tasks such as standing, walking, running, stooping, bending, climbing stairs and lifting probationers which requires strength, coordination, endurance, and agility. In addition, there may be occasional contact with hostile individuals, and incumbents may be subject to physical and verbal abuse while restraining/arresting individuals.

Driver License

Possession of a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, is required at the time of appointment.

Note: Failure to maintain the appropriate valid California Driver License may constitute cause for dismissal from the class under applicable Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement.

Hours of Work

Incumbents in this class must be willing to work irregular hours, holidays, and weekends.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.

Contact Information

County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services, Employment Services Division, 700 H Street, Room 4667, Sacramento, CA 95814. Phone [phone]; 7-1-1 California Relay Service. Email [e-mail]. Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667. Website www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sacramento.

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