Probation Division Chief

Sacramento County; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento County is seeking a Probation Division Chief to plan, organize, and direct the staff and programs of a division within the Probation Department. Under general direction, you will lead operations and ensure compliance with policies and laws.

The role requires deep knowledge of probation procedures, court processes, and public administration, with strong leadership and budget management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and directing staff and programs in probation or related departments.
• Knowledge of juvenile and adult probation laws and court procedures.
• Strong organizational and supervisory abilities in public administration.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct the staff and program of a division within the Probation Department.
• Operate under general direction to implement division goals and policies.
• Oversee budget planning, staff development, and coordination with courts and community resources.

Skills

Probation procedures

Criminal justice knowledge

Public administration

Personnel management

Probation department structure

Social and correctional casework

Budget processes

Child development

Community resources

Job description

The Position

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

Examples Of Knowledge And Abilities

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
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