Assistant Chief Probation Officer

assistant chief probation officer

under the direction of the chief probation officer, assist in the administration of the probation department including planning, developing, organizing, and directing the community correction activities of the department; assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures in conformance with laws, mandates, and local ordinances.

the assistant chief probation officer is characterized by the responsibility to administer major areas of operations through subordinate managers, relieve the chief probation officer of various administrative duties, and serve as chief in the absence of the chief probation officer. This class is distinguished from the chief probation officer in that the latter class serves as the department head and has overall responsibility for the total direction and operation of the probation department.

graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in criminal justice, corrections, political science, administration of justice, business or public administration, psychology, social work, sociology, counseling, or related field, and four years of increasingly responsible administrative, or management experience in probation, parole, law enforcement, corrections, or other criminal justice field.

valid california driver's license. Some positions in this classification may be required to qualify and carry firearms and have an understanding of the use of force principle. Training requirements: employees in this class are peace officers as defined by section 830.5 of the penal code and must satisfy the state of california criteria for peace officer status. Appointees will be required to meet state-mandated probation core training requirements as defined by standards and training in corrections (stc).

As part of this requirement, applicants must provide evidence that they have successfully completed probation supervisor core training or an equivalent training course (e.g. Post supervisory training course) prior to appointment. Employees must also successfully complete probation manager and administrator core training within one year of appointment. Applicants who possess the post-certified management training course or the executive development course may substitute this course for the manager and administrator core course.

a valid driver's license may be required at the time of appointment and employees may also be required to drive their own vehicle and provide proof of liability insurance as per vehicle code vc § 160020. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. This position may require pre-employment drug test, physical examination, and fingerprinting for a background investigation.

The county of imperial does not unlawfully discriminate on any prohibited basis under state or federal law including prohibitions listed in title vii, the age and discrimination and employment act, section 504 of the rehabilitation act of 1973, the fair employment and housing act, and the americans with disabilities act.

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about imperial county: imperial county is located in the imperial valley in the southeast of california, bordering arizona and mexico, with the colorado river forming the county's eastern boundary. Imperial county is a major agricultural center, producing half of the nation's winter vegetables, as well as extensive renewable resources, such as geothermal, wind, and solar. Off-road enthusiasts are drawn to the imperial sand dunes recreation area, and the colorado river is a popular destination for watersports, including fishing, boating, and water skiing.

Fans of the popular movie, the return of the jedi, will recognize the algodones sand dunes, where the movie was filmed.