Senior Probation Executive: Lead Innovation & Operations

Counties; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 172,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring and relocation incentives up to

Job summary

The County of Santa Barbara invites applications for an experienced probation executive to become the Deputy Chief Probation Officer and join a collaborative executive leadership team. The role will initially oversee Adult Community Supervision Services or Adult Pretrial and Court Services, with broad responsibility for leadership, budget, policy, and countywide collaboration.

Ideal candidates bring significant senior management experience, broad probation knowledge, and strong executive

Qualifications

• Significant senior management experience in probation or related field.
• Broad probation knowledge and exposure to complex programs.
• Willing to relocate to the Tri-Counties area; strong community engagement expected.
• California experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide organizational leadership and personnel development.
• Oversee budget and resource management and operational improvements.
• Lead policy implementation and countywide collaboration.

Skills

Senior management experience

Probation knowledge

Executive judgment

Leadership of complex programs

Case management systems

AI report summarization

Tools

Case management systems

AI summarization tools

Job description

The County of Santa Barbara invites applications for an experienced probation executive to become the Deputy Chief Probation Officer and join a collaborative executive leadership team. The role will initially oversee Adult Community Supervision Services or Adult Pretrial and Court Services, with broad responsibility for leadership, budget, policy, and countywide collaboration.

Ideal candidates bring significant senior management experience, broad probation knowledge, and strong executive