Probation Unit Supervisor: Lead, Coach & Improve Outcomes

Humboldt County; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Humboldt County is seeking a Supervising Probation Officer to lead a unit within the Probation Department. This role requires supervising staff, overseeing performance evaluations, and participating in hiring and training activities to ensure high-quality service to the community.

The position emphasizes coaching leadership, planning, organizing, and coordinating probation programs, with responsibilities spanning compliance, policy implementation, and interagency collaboration.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with major coursework in psychology, sociology, a behavioral science or a closely related field and three years of professional probation experience at a level equivalent to the County's classes of Senior Probation Officer or Probation Officer II.
• Must possess a valid California driver's license.
• Must successfully complete Probation Officer Core Training and Basic Supervision and possess CPR and First Aid certificates within first twelve months of employment.
• Must be able to pass a psychological evaluation and detailed background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Assigning and monitoring the work of their assigned unit.
• Participating on hiring panels and onboarding and training new staff.
• Representing the Department in meetings or workgroups with other county departments and community based organizations.
• Completing performance evaluations for assigned staff.
• Reviewing data to determine where their unit is succeeding and identify areas for improvement.

Skills

Planning & organizing

Staff supervision

Training staff

Risk assessment

Program development

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field

Job description

Humboldt County is seeking a Supervising Probation Officer to lead a unit within the Probation Department. This role requires supervising staff, overseeing performance evaluations, and participating in hiring and training activities to ensure high-quality service to the community.

The position emphasizes coaching leadership, planning, organizing, and coordinating probation programs, with responsibilities spanning compliance, policy implementation, and interagency collaboration.