Probation Unit Leader

Amador County (CA); Jackson (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amador County is seeking a Supervising Probation Officer to oversee a unit of Probation Officers and perform related administrative duties. This role requires a four-year degree in psychology, sociology, criminology, or related field and at least four years of probation/parole experience, including a year at Deputy Probation Officer III level in Amador.

The position involves supervising staff, reviewing cases, training new officers, attending court, and participating in budget and policy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, criminology or related field.
• Four years of probation or parole experience, including at least twelve months at Deputy Probation Officer III level in Amador.
• Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
• Certification to meet California Penal Code Section 832 requirements (arrest, search, seizure).
• Completion of the Basic Probation course and evidence of ongoing compliance with annual training requirements.
• CPR/First Aid Certificate.
• Supervisory Core Course to be completed after appointment.

Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate Probation Officers and other staff.
• Reviews case histories and approves recommendations on juvenile and adult referrals.
• Trains new officers in court procedures, interviewing techniques and other aspects of probation work.
• Interprets and explains departmental policies and procedures to subordinate staff.
• Attends court sessions to observe and evaluate performance, and to ensure that court orders are carried out.
• Identifies staffing and other budget needs; may prepare budget requests for review by management.
• Confers with department management; assists in developing recommendations for policy formation and revision.
• Attends on-the-job training programs, academic courses, seminars, conferences and institutes.
• May represent the department at meetings or before community groups.
• May participate in grant writing activities.

Skills

Supervision

Case review

Training

Policy interpretation

Education

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

Job description

Amador County is seeking a Supervising Probation Officer to oversee a unit of Probation Officers and perform related administrative duties. This role requires a four-year degree in psychology, sociology, criminology, or related field and at least four years of probation/parole experience, including a year at Deputy Probation Officer III level in Amador.

The position involves supervising staff, reviewing cases, training new officers, attending court, and participating in budget and policy