Assistant Chief Probation Officer

CLARK COUNTY PROBATION AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION:
Assistant Chief Probation Officer

DIVISION:
Clark County Probation and Community Corrections

REPORTS TO:

Chief Probation Officer

STATUS:
Full-time

FLSA STATUS:
Exempt

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position holder serves as the Assistant Chief Probation Officer of Clark County Probation and Community Corrections and is responsible for recommending policy, budgeting, planning and reporting to the Chief Probation Officer and for the completion of State and Department statistical reports.

DUTIES:

Interview new candidates as needed and make hiring recommendations to the Chief Probation Officer.

Recommend changes to Department policy to achieve improved service delivery and/or meet statutory requirements.

Prepare the Annual Operations Report to meet the required probation standard.

Prepare quarterly adult statistical reports for the IOCS.

Serve as the Quality Assurance Supervisor for the Department and conduct program fidelity and case audits, track officer training hours and exit surveys.

Monitor Department caseloads and financial collections and prepare monthly reports showing trends over time.

Monitor Department operations and changes in legal requirements and related court operations, recommending revisions in policies, practices and standard procedures as appropriate.

Respond to inquiries from the general public regarding the Department in the absence of the Chief Probation Officer. Provide information and resolve problems as needed.

Prepare and maintain job descriptions for each employee of the Probation Department.

Make recommendations to the Chief Probation Officer regarding structure, personnel, and operational issues.

Research and consult a variety of legal codes and reference manuals; monitor changes and new developments and offer re-training of staff and revision of procedures accordingly.

Attend meetings, serve on committees, and/or maintain frequent communication with a broad range of local, state, and/or federal departments and agencies for a wide variety of purposes.

Respond to emergency calls on a 24 hour basis.

Attend annual State Probation Officer's Conference and complete other professional development workshops, training and education as required.

Perform additional related duties as assigned by the Chief Probation Officer, Board of Judges and/or as required by law.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor degree from accredited college or university.

State certification as probation officer and continuing completion of all certification requirements.

Thorough knowledge of all local, state and federal laws applicable to probation operations with ability to apply and enforce regulations as needed.

Thorough knowledge of standard policies and practices of the Clark County legal process and Probation Office with ability to effectively develop and implement applicable policies, procedures and new programs.

Thorough knowledge of treatment programs and services available to clients from other government, social, and private agencies, with ability to assist staff in maintaining/facilitating client referrals as appropriate.

Ability to effectively supervise staff to include ability to evaluate performance, provide corrective instruction, and coordinate staff development needs.

Ability to effectively resolve emergency/crisis situations and take appropriate action as required.

Ability to effectively utilize technology and computers to prepare…