Division Director - Adult Probation

Job Description Summary

Plans, directs, and manages the casework services of a division within the adult probation department. Responsibilities include managing a staff of professional probation and surveillance officers and support staff, establishing division goals, preparing a division budget, overseeing the supervision of case work and associated services, and administering personnel and functional policies and procedures. This is a classified position that reports to the Chief Probation Officer.

The position performs duties under limited supervision and directs the professional, technical, and administrative support staff of a division of the probation department.

Hiring Pay Range $96,200 - $ per year

This position will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, please submit your application by July 30, 2026. The posting may close without notice once a candidate is selected. Applications received after this date may be reviewed at the discretion of the hiring authority.

Joining our organization as a Division Director for Adult Probation and leading a dedicated team committed to public safety, positive behavioral change, and excellence in probation services will allow you to oversee division operations, mentor and develop supervisors, drive strategic initiatives, and collaborate with court leadership to enhance programs and services.

A master's degree from an accredited college or university (Supreme Court Order # 2003-92) with a major in behavioral science or a closely related field and five years of professional experience in probation, including a minimum of two years of supervisory experience in probation.

OR

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (Supreme Court Order # 2003-92) and seven years of professional experience in probation, including a minimum of two years of supervisory experience in probation.

• Demonstrated competence in leadership and supervisory practices, including employee development, team building, and the effective administration of division budgets, programs, and operational activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with judges, court staff, administrators, detainees and their families, community agencies, and the general public.
• Knowledge of evidence‑based practices, risk and needs assessments, and community‑based supervision strategies.
• Strong background in employee coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and inclusion.

Once a candidate formally accepts a job offer with Superior Court, Juvenile Court, or Justice Court (Tucson and Ajo), all other active applications within these courts will be inactivated.

• Plans, oversees, and directs the professional services of a division within the probation department.
• Plans, assigns, supervises, and evaluates the work of unit supervisors, professional and support staff.
• Oversees the recruitment, selection, training, performance, and evaluation of the division staff. Establishes goals and objectives for unit supervisors and conducts performance appraisals.
• Advises supervisors on personnel matters related to policy and procedure interpretation, employee counseling, probationer supervision and workload issues.
• Prepares, implements, and monitors the division budget and grants. Reviews and analyzes financial and operating data, reports, and recommendations.
• Participates in the development and implementation of department programs, policies, and procedures. Coordinates with division personnel and outside agencies to perform work and/or resolve work issues.
• Ensures compliance with all ordinances, statutes, and court orders. Monitors the dissemination of confidential information to outside sources.
• Prepares statistical and operational reports and reviews the administrative reports of staff.
• Participates in department leadership meetings to discuss department goals, progress…