Chief Deputy Adult Probation Officer; SFERS

8592-Chief Deputy Adult Probation Officer (SFERS)

Recruitment: RTF

Published:
August 26, 2026

Accepting applications until:
September 18, 2026

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Compensation Range: $161,382-$205,972 (Range

A)

Appointments above the maximum of the Range A will be considered based on documented and substantiated recruitment and retention issues or exceptional skills, and require special approval process.

Range B: $205,998 - $238,446

The San Francisco Adult Probation Department (SFAPD) values the individuality and diversity of justice involved adults, recognize the unique challenges they face, and invest in their success through services designed to help them permanently exit the criminal justice system. Our reentry and rehabilitative services complement our supervision strategies by providing a unique blend of opportunity and accountability. We extend a continuum of integrated services to address our clients’ criminogenic needs and empower them to become productive members of the community.

SFAPD dedicates endless energy toward enhancing public safety, seeking victim restoration and accountability, providing structured and evidence-based supervision, all on the behalf of the Superior Court of San Francisco.

Job Description

Under the general direction of the Chief Probation Officer (CPO), the Chief Deputy Adult Probation Officer (CDAPO) at the San Francisco Adult Probation Department (SFAPD), demonstrates a high level of leadership, enthusiasm, professionalism, and autonomy to organize, plan, and manage the day-to-day activities of the Adult Probation Department and ensures that the activities and personnel of the department comply with departmental policies, methods, and procedures.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties, Including but Not Limited To:

Formulates strategic plans for the rehabilitation of clients and ensures staff safety. Supports and acts on behalf of the CPO to collaborate with various agencies, law enforcement bodies, stakeholders, and community groups regarding the commitment of the department to develop and implement meaningful programs, services, and initiatives. Analyze staffing and performance data to forecast and make recommendations to the CPO of how to ensure equity and efficiency within operations.

Develops and trains staff as appropriate and required, as well as assists the CPO in the operations of key divisions within the department. The ACPO will assist in the preparation of the annual budget for personnel and non-personnel services covering the various activities of the department; subsequently, supporting the CPO to control expenditures within limitations of authorized appropriations. The ACPO will remain current with trends related to leadership development, reimagining criminal justice design, technological advancements, and emerging practices supported by the evidence to support staff and to help further the mission of the department.

Ensures that staff wellness, professional development, and engagement is prioritized and practiced at all levels of the organization. Promote employee recognition. Confers and designs strategies with subordinate staff regarding effective methods to assess and achieve balanced work performance, feedback, and evaluation. Ensures subordinate staff manage and produces data and supporting documentation in the preparation of required periodic reports of department operations and the maintenance of required records and files.

Directs the development and implementation of timely goals, initiatives, departmental programs, policies, and strategic plans in areas of responsibilities; properly manages the allocation of resources and overseas appropriate service levels.

Ensure grievance and discipline practices are in alignment with MOUs. Sets objectives and monitors the performance of subordinate staff engaged in defined activities; assist to establish departmental policies and procedures pertaining to departmental personnel management; assists with overseeing internal affairs and investigates citizen complaints, coordinates complaint resolution, recommend corrective actions and represent the department with City Attorney and other agencies; consults with the Mayor and/or Board of Supervisors staff on behalf of the Chief when needed to assist in area of responsibilities, coordinates with other City departments in addressing service needs.

May represent the Department before or provide information to commissions, boards, committees and representatives from federal, state and local agencies, organizations, and the media; lead division directors and managers to discuss program problems and issues; establishes project priorities, reviews management reports to monitor program status; evaluates service levels and performance standards; and advise staff on current developments, personnel matters, and policy or procedural changes.

The Chief Deputy Adult Probation Officer must be willing to work…