Deputy Probation Officer, Supervising

Salary

$ - $ Annually

The Probation Department is accepting applications to fill one full-time vacancy for the Deputy Probation Officer, Supervising position in All Locations. We are accepting applications to establish one list that will be used to fill current and future vacancies at all locations (separate lists for different locations will not be established). Therefore, applicants must check All Locations on the application AND be willing to accept an initial assignment at any location.

It is required that you select All Locations on the application to be considered.

Under direction, plans, assigns, and supervises the work of a group of Deputy Probation Officers and/or Juvenile Institutions Officers and other assigned staff; and performs related duties as required.

This is the full supervisory class in which incumbents are responsible for administration and direction of a unit staffed by Probation Officers and other assigned staff; or for supervising institution staff and operations of a probation institution. Depending on assignment, incumbents also perform difficult investigations, handle case intake as necessary, and/or ensure probation institutions are in compliance with applicable standards set by Board of State and Community Corrections.

This class is distinguished from Probation Manager by the Manager’s greater authority and responsibility for overall administrative, fiscal, and program oversight in either a Field Services or Institutions operation.

• Assigns cases and work schedules, supervises, reviews, counsels, and trains staff engaged in one of the following activities: investigating juvenile or adult offenders, rehabilitating offenders through supervision or referral to public or private agencies, conducting civil investigations and preparing court reports; or supervising and/or counseling juveniles in detention or treatment facilities.
• Exercises onsite responsibility for the development and implementation of assigned programs and administrative matters, including the development of recurring performance measures, assistance in budget preparation and monitoring vendor contracts, data and outcome analysis, and updating of policies and procedures; meets with the Probation Manager on a regular basis and keeps him/her informed of all pertinent matters;
• Supervises institution operations including food services programs, updates operations manuals, and ensures compliance with applicable standards of the Board of State and Community Corrections, the courts, and other regulatory bodies;
• Oversees the scheduling of and preparations for annual local and state inspections of the institution
• Coordinates maintenance and supervises general security of the institution; develops and implements facility emergency plans; reviews community confinement program, and approves all special visits with detainees in the institution;
• Explains and interprets departmental policies and procedures to staff and ensures that they are carried out; conveys views and suggestions of staff to department administration.
• Reviews and approves court reports for conformance with laws and departmental policy, and may attend court hearings and interpret and execute instructions of the court.
• Coordinates with Department of Social Services, schools, law enforcement agencies, and others to facilitate the availability of needed offender services.
• Provides continuous on-the-job training for development of staff and establishment of employee performance objectives; evaluates staff performance; participates in interviewing, selecting, and assigning staff.
• Attends meetings and conferences to stay abreast of legislation and new trends in professional methods.
• May assume responsibility for overall program management in the absence of, or as delegated by the Probation Manager and perform other duties as assigned.

To be considered for this position, applicants must demonstrate how they meet the employment standards. Applicants will need to attach all relevant degrees and/or unofficial transcripts to their application.

Applicants are required to have the knowledge and abilities required for…