Chief Probation Officer - Eastern Hampshire District Court

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Title:

Chief Probation Officer - Eastern Hampshire District Court

Pay Grade:
Chief Probation Officer

Salary Range: CPO Entry Level Pay $ to Pay Range Maximum $

Starting Pay: $

Salary Notes:
This position is designated as Management. Starting Salary will be based on a review of qualifications and experience.

Departmental Mission Statement:
The Massachusetts Probation Service's mission is to increase community safety, reduce recidivism, contribute to the fair and equitable administration of justice, support victims and survivors, and assist individuals and families in achieving long term positive change. ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-service

Notes:

• Candidates must have taken and passed the 2026 CPO promotional exam to be eligible to apply to the position of Chief Probation Officer, unless you are a current Chief Probation Officer with the Massachusetts Probation Service.
• This position is designated management.
• All candidates must upload a resume to your profile during the application process to be considered.
• District Court Criminal Experience Preferred.

Position Summary:

The Chief Probation Officer serves as a department head exercising executive control and supervision over the probation office. He/she is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring written local policies, procedures, and rules, consistent with the policies and directives established by the Commissioner of Probation and the Trial Court. The Chief Probation Officer is responsible for formulating objectives and programs regarding services performed within the office in accordance with existing policies and procedures;

delegating specific responsibilities to supervisory members of his/her staff; informing the Commissioner of Probation or his/her designee of the operational conditions and needs of the probation office; and communicating to his/her probation staff the administrative directives by the Commissioner of Probation, First Justices, Departmental Chief Justices and other court officials. The Chief Probation Officer works with the Clerk Magistrate and collaborates with the First Justice to ensure the efficient administration of the court.

Duties:
Under the supervision of the Commissioner of Probation or his designee, the Chief Probation Officer makes decisions regarding:

• Collaborates with community organizations and agencies to promote crime and delinquency prevention and remediation.
• Represents the court as requested on probation-related matters.

• Manages all employees in the Probation Office, serving as the Department Head responsible for designating work assignments, monitoring the completion of those assignments, and taking corrective action as necessary including progressive discipline when necessary if employee conduct does not meet expectations.
• Upholds the Probation Service philosophy and goals of supervision and service to accomplish effective and efficient management of supervision and service delivery practices.
• Develops and implements operational and organizational policies consistent with the Office of the Commissioner of Probation and Trial Court policies.
• Develops and implements policies pertaining to personnel, practices and procedures within the probation department consistent with collective bargaining agreements.
• Adopts methods for effective use of staff and improved programs and practices through the development of special skills, training, supervision, and service delivery techniques.
• Modifies and adapts services and programs and develops new approaches to meet the changing needs of the court consistent with the Office of the Commissioner of Probation and Trial Court policies.
• Conducts regular staff meetings to…