Probation Unit Supervisor

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

*Filling this position is subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors*

DEFINITION

Under direction, performs responsible supervisory work in overseeing a unit of Probation Officers.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the supervisor level in the Probation Officer series. Incumbents of this class supervise a unit of Probation Officers and perform related administrative and technical work. This class is distinguished from Probation Officer III in that incumbents of the latter class perform intensive casework or special functions, may supervise paraprofessional staff or act as lead worker over other Probation Officers, but would not supervise a unit of several Probation Officers as major job assignment.

REPORTS TO

Chief Probation Officer and/or Chief Deputy Probation Officer.

CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED

Deputy Probation Officers I, II, and III, Probation Aides, and Legal Secretaries I and II.

*The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed.*

• 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.
• Advises officers on difficult or unusual circumstances.
• 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.
• May present cases or provide additional information.
• 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.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of supervision, including work planning, direction and personnel practices.
• Current developments, principles and methods of adult and juvenile probation work and court procedures.
• Federal, state and local law, ordinances and policies applicable to adult and juvenile custody and probation.
• Laws and regulations affecting adult and juvenile probation work and the court system including the Penal code, the Welfare and Institutions code and related codes.

Ability to:

• Plan, prioritize, assign and appraise the work of professional and support staff; participate in their training and development.
• Evaluate investigative reports for content; analyzes alternatives, conduct research and make sound recommendations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Perform the more complex professional probation work.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, copiers, and FAX.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in an office environment and in the field; continuous contact with staff and the public.

Any combination of training which would likely provide the required knowledge and experience is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Education

Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, criminology or related field.

Experience

Four (4) years of experience in the field of probation or parole work which has included at least twelve (12) months at a level equivalent to a Deputy Probation Officer III in the County of Amador.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

• Possession of certification to meet California Penal Code Section 832 requirements regarding arrest, search, and seizure.

• Completion of the Basic Probation course as certified by the Board of State and Community Corrections Certificate for Deputy Probation Officer Core Training, and evidence of continued compliance with annual training requirements.

• Possession of CPR/First Aid Certificate.

• Training and background which will meet the requirements of California Government Code Sections 1029 and 1031.

• After appointment to the position, must complete the Supervisory Core Course as certified by the Board of State and Community Corrections.