Strategic Assistant Director, Juvenile Probation Leadership

Appa Net; Vernon Hill (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake County in Illinois is seeking a Juvenile Probation Director to provide strategic direction, manage multiple units, and report to the Division Director, Executive Director, and the Courts. The role focuses on aligning operations with state and local requirements.

You will oversee staff, set goals, develop programs, monitor performance, and ensure training, compliance, and successful program implementation.

Qualifications

• Requires education or training equivalent to a master’s degree with major course work in criminal justice, law enforcement, sociology, psychology, or related field
• Three or more years of employment in probation/court services (at least two of which must be at a supervisory level). An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Candidates must also apply to the AOIC for certification in a “Supervisory” position.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the daily management of Juvenile Probation.
• Assists in formulating Division goals, objectives, priorities, and policies.
• Plans, organizes, and directs enforcement of laws related to unit operations.
• Supervises and evaluates unit effectiveness; audits and recommends improvements.
• Sets goals, establishes programs, and implements strategies.
• Updates policies and recommends procedures based on regulations and trends.
• Drafts and implements policies and procedures as directed.
• Supervises annual performance reviews of unit managers.
• Handles disciplinary matters for all staff and recommends actions.
• Assists in development of submissions for new programs and grants.
• Ensures participation in required training programs.
• Recruits and assists in hiring staff with Unit Managers and Division Director.
• Develops standards via data collection and analysis.
• Meets with local and state criminal justice agencies regarding mutual program interests.
• Attends management meetings to discuss issues.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Labor relations knowledge

Legal interpretation

Union/non-union experience

Education

Master’s degree in criminal justice or related field

Job description

Lake County in Illinois is seeking a Juvenile Probation Director to provide strategic direction, manage multiple units, and report to the Division Director, Executive Director, and the Courts. The role focuses on aligning operations with state and local requirements.

You will oversee staff, set goals, develop programs, monitor performance, and ensure training, compliance, and successful program implementation.