Probation & Treatment Court Program Director

City of Bremerton; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Bremerton is seeking a Probation and Treatment Court Administrator to oversee the Probation Department and Treatment Court Program. You will report to the Municipal Court Judge, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with laws, court rules, and contractual requirements.

The role includes developing policies, administering the $130,000 operating budget, coordinating with partners, and testifying in court as needed. Strong leadership and budget management are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work, Behavioral Health, Public Administration, Business Administration or a closely related field.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in probation, treatment court, court administration, criminal justice, behavioral health, social work, or a related program.
• At least two (2) years of supervisory, lead, or program-administration experience that includes responsibility for staff, operational planning, or program performance.
• Experience administering a budget and developing or implementing operational policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the day-to-day operations of the Probation Department and Treatment Court Program to achieve established goals.
• Supervise assigned Probation and Treatment Court staff, including assigning and reviewing work, scheduling, training, coaching, and supporting professional development.
• Establish work rules and performance standards; conduct performance evaluations; address performance concerns; and recommend corrective or disciplinary action consistent with City policies and applicable labor agreements.
• Assess staffing needs and recommend organizational and staffing changes. Participate in recruitment, selection, onboarding, and workforce planning.
• Develop, implement, and update departmental policies, procedures, and operational standards to ensure compliance with applicable laws, court rules, evidence-based practices, City policies, and contractual requirements.
• Advise and confer with the Municipal Court Judge regarding program priorities, policies, budget allocations, staffing levels, operational needs, program performance, and strategic initiatives.
• Develop and administer the annual operating budget, currently totaling approximately $130,000. Monitor expenditures, authorize purchases within delegated authority, ensure fiscal accountability, and recommend budget adjustments as needed.
• Develop funding proposals; administer grant-funded activities; monitor grant compliance, expenditures, and deliverables; prepare required reports; and ensure adherence to funding requirements.
• Develop, negotiate, administer, and monitor contracts and service agreements within delegated authority and in accordance with City purchasing, contracting, and legal-review requirements.
• Ensure complete, accurate, confidential, and timely case records are maintained for the Probation Department and Treatment Court Program. Maintain required records for any personally assigned limited caseload.
• Oversee Probation and Treatment Court service delivery, provide guidance on complex cases, and perform advanced probation or treatment court duties when necessary to maintain operations.
• Evaluate program effectiveness through performance measures, statistical analysis, participant outcomes, compliance data, and required reporting; recommend and implement operational improvements based on results.
• Coordinate with treatment providers, prosecutors, defense counsel, law enforcement, community agencies, and other partners to support effective service delivery and participant outcomes.
• Attend and testify at court proceedings related to Treatment Court participation, compliance, violations, progress, and case recommendations.
• Regular attendance is an essential requirement.
• Perform related duties and special projects as assigned and/or required.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Policy development

Communication

Performance management

Staff development

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work, Behavioral Health, Public Administration, Business Administration

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

JIS

JABS

Tyler Supervision

O-Court

Job description

City of Bremerton is seeking a Probation and Treatment Court Administrator to oversee the Probation Department and Treatment Court Program. You will report to the Municipal Court Judge, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with laws, court rules, and contractual requirements.

The role includes developing policies, administering the $130,000 operating budget, coordinating with partners, and testifying in court as needed. Strong leadership and budget management are essential.