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, administering personnel and functional policies and procedures.

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, administering personnel and functional policies and procedures.

This is a classified position that reports to the Chief Probation Officer. This position performs duties under limited supervision and directs the professional, technical, and administrative support staff of a division of the probation department.

This position will remain open until filled.

Are you an experienced Probation leader who is passionate about developing high-performing teams and making a lasting impact on your community?

Join our organization as a Division Director for Adult Probation and lead a dedicated team, committed to public safety, positive behavioral change, and excellence in probation services.

In this influential leadership role, you’ll oversee Probation division operations, mentor and develop supervisors, drive strategic initiatives, and collaborate with court leadership to enhance programs and services. Your vision, leadership, and commitment to innovation will help shape the future of adult probation while supporting staff and strengthening outcomes for the individuals and community we serve.

A master's degree from an accredited college or university (Supreme Court Order # 2003-92) with a major in the field of 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, supervise, and evaluate the work of unit supervisors, professional and support staff.
• Oversees the recruitment, selection,…