Assistant Deputy Chief U.S Probation Officer

Job Details for Assistant Deputy Chief U.S Probation Officer

Court Name/Organization New York Eastern Probation Office

New York Eastern Probation currently has an opening for an Assistant Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer (ADCUSPO). The selected individual will lead, direct, and supervise staff at all levels in the Presentence Division. The incumbent will assist in the facilitation of the administration and management for the entire district. New York Eastern Probation has a second office in Central Islip, New York, and travel to the second office will be required, as needed.

The ADCUSPO primarily assists the Chief U.S. Probation Officer (CUSPO) and the Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer (Type II) in administration and management within the agency. As an integral part of the agency’s executive management and leadership teams, the incumbent will demonstrate progressively responsible experience and knowledge in presentence investigations, federal correctional rehabilitation programs and services for adult persons under supervision, and agency operations as assigned by the CUSPO or Type II.

• Oversee and manage activities within one or more offices.
• Manage, develop, and mentor supervisory probation officers and support staff, including establishing standards, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based programs, evaluating performance, handling disciplinary actions, and recommending new hires, personnel actions, and terminations.
• Oversee the daily operations of the agency, including establishing priorities and setting deadlines.
• Conduct staff meetings and communicate operational status and relevant information to supervisors and staff.
• Manage administrative aspects of office operations, such as evaluating and approving leave requests, and procuring office equipment and resources.
• Determine office needs, including personnel needs, space requirements, fiscal needs, etc.
• Complete periodic status reports within the required time frames.
• Ensure that statutes, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to federal pre-sentence matters are applied and adhered to.
• Ensure that supervisors understand Federal and Administrative Office policies and procedures.
• Facilitate, mediate, and negotiate complex and sensitive matters with judges, managers, unit executives, and staff.
• Review monthly and quarterly reports to identify problems, trends, and other issues, analyze data, and modify policies or procedures as necessary.
• Assist senior managers in making operational decisions, allocating resources, developing policies and strategies, and initiating new programs.
• Communicate and respond to requests from upper management regarding divisional operations.
• Ensure employees receive process, policy, and procedural systems training, including initial, updated, or remedial training.
• Ensure supervisory coverage through effective delegation of authority.
• Review and edit written work (case plans, correspondence, reports) submitted to the court, ensuring adherence to local and national policy and guidelines.
• Develop short-term and long-range workforce plans.
• Ensure adequate coverage for office activities, court appearances, etc., and conduct audits and reviews of case work.
• Lead investigations and supervise clients in the community, maintaining cooperative relationships with other U.S. Probation & Pretrial Offices and allied agencies.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Comply with the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees and court confidentiality requirements, demonstrating sound ethics and good judgment.
• Foster teamwork and collaboration among supervisors and staff, encouraging staff loyalty, teamwork, enthusiasm, diversity and inclusion, and morale.
• Perform all other duties as required or assigned by the CUSPO and the Type II.

• Be a current Supervisory Probation Officer or ADCUSPO, with at least one year in the respective position.
• Be able to exercise discretion and sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, foster high ethical standards, and demonstrate integrity in meeting the district’s vision, mission, and goals.
• Have direct management experience in developing,…