Chief Probation Officer

CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER – Summary: Chief Judge Donald P. O'Connell announced that applications are being accepted for the position of Chief Probation Officer, Adult Probation Department, Circuit Court of Cook County, Chicago, Illinois. The Chief Probation Officer oversees the department's 800 employees, a $38 million budget and 45,000 probationers. Duties: encompass all aspects of program administration, including long term planning, fiscal management, daily supervision and training of employees, and community relations. Qualifications: (minimum): as established by the Illinois Supreme Court through the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts are as follows: a master's degree in management, public administration, criminal justice, or social services, and five or more years employment in probation or a court social service department, at least three of which are at a supervisory or administrative level, or a bachelor's degree and seven or more years employment in probation or a court social service department, at least four of which are at a supervisory or administrative level. Starting salary: $99,782. (1998)

COURT EXECUTIVE 2 (Vicinage Chief Probation Officer): New Jersey Judiciary - Middlesex Vicinage, New Brunswick, NJ. Summary: Under the general direction of the Trial Court Administrator, directs and supervises the daily operations of the Probation Division, including development and administration of policies and directives along with enforcement of statutes and court rules regarding probation; supervision of probationers and other persons under the control of the Court; supervision of activities relating to the enforcement of Court Ordered Child Support; supervision of the collection and disbursement of all monies ordered by the Court; personnel administration; negotiation and/or execution of the terms of collective bargaining agreements; and other administrative functions. Performs related duties as required. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with five years of administrative and program management experience, 3 years of which shall have included experience in probation services and the supervision of staff. Additional education/experience to substitute. Human resources and labor relations experience is helpful. Salary Range: $57,000 - $82,000. (1998)

ASSISTANT CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER: County of Alameda, California. (Population: 1.3 million). Summary: The Probation Department has a proposed FY98-99 budget of nearly $55 million, with 696 FTE staff. The Department's major divisions are: Administrative Services, Human Resources, Program Development, the Training Unit, Juvenile Services, Adult Services, and Juvenile Institutions Services. This Civil Service position reports to the Chief Probation Officer and requires a relevant BA/BS, as well as significant management experience in probation, corrections or other human services. Salary open, DOQ. (1998)

DIRECTOR OF PROBATION: 48th Judicial District Court which serves the communities of Bloomfield Township, Birmingham, West Bloomfield, Bloomfield Hills, Orchard Lake, Sylvan Lake and Keego Harbor, Michigan. Duties: Under the direction of the Court Administrator, plans, organizes, directs and evaluates staff, volunteers, and programs relative to the probation department. Must be able to conduct assessments, pre-sentence reports and handle an active caseload. Must demonstrate leadership ability, have knowledge of procedures and laws affecting probation and employee supervision. Must have at least 5 years of experience in management and supervision. Qualifications: bachelor's degree, master's degree preferred. Proficient in computer systems/word processing abilities. Annual salary range: $42,138 - $52,190, depending on experience. (1998)

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SUPERINTENDENT OF DETENTION SERVICES: Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Center is among the largest centers in Ohio. Summary: The Superintendent is responsible for direct administration and management of the Detention Services Department in accordance with the mission of the Juvenile Court. Plans, organizes, leads and controls a management team consisting of the Deputy Superintendents to ensure the safe, secure and humane operation of the Detention Center and other detention services. Qualifications: Demonstrated leadership skills; ability to select, lead, motivate and supervise staff; and leadership skills in managing a diverse and multifaceted residential and non-residential program. Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, corrections, public administration, social work, social/behavioral sciences or a closely related field plus 4 years of additional appropriate experience may be substituted for a master’s degree. Experience: At least 7 years of experience in administering a juvenile detention center, or having operational responsibility for a major function in a public/private residential facility or a closely related field. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree must have at least 11 years of experience; at least 3 years of this experience must be in a management or supervisory position with demonstrated ability in supervision, budgeting, planning and program services. An advanced degree, beyond a master’s degree, may substitute for 6 years of experience. (1997)

CHIEF ADULT PROBATION OFFICER: San Francisco Superior Court. A top-level executive is sought to manage the San Francisco Adult Probation Department. Summary: The Chief Adult Probation Officer formulates policies and procedures for the department programs, which includes preparing pre-sentence and diversion reports, adult supervision and collections, and represents the department before the Superior Court, Board of Supervisors and the public. Qualifications: (minimum): a college degree in relevant field (advanced degree desirable); 10 years of increasingly responsible experience in the field of probation, community corrections, law enforcement, or human services; at least 5 years in a management or supervisory capacity. Annual salary range: $83,232 - $101,085. Comparable public sector benefits. (1997)

DIVISION DIRECTOR: Probation Department, Alameda County, Oakland, California. Summary: Alameda County is seeking an exceptional individual to join the Probation Department’s Management team. This challenging position will be responsible for the administration of a major division; including planning, organizing and directing the division’s functions. Qualifications: a BA degree in a behavioral science and 4 years of managerial or administrative experience. Monthly salary range: $5,772 - $7,022. (1997)

VICINAGE ASSISTANT CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER (Unclassified): Child Support Enforcement Unit, New Jersey Judiciary - Middlesex Vicinage, New Brunswick, NJ. Duties: Under direction of the Vicinage Chief Probation Officer, administers, directs and coordinates all activities for the Child Support Enforcement Unit of the Probation Division; assists in developing and administering policies, statutes, court rules and directives; prepares and administers the budget; recommends assignment of personnel; determines goals and objectives; administers grievance procedures and disciplinary actions; oversees the collection and disbursement of all court ordered monies; arranges training for personnel; and, supervises and evaluates staff. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with or supplemented by 24 credit hours in the social or behavioral science field with four years of managerial or administrative experience in one or more of the following areas: probation, case management, development and implementation of social service programs, two years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity over professionals. Applicants who do not possess the 24 credit hours in the social or behavioral science field may substitute one year of additional non-supervisory experience as indicated. A master’s degree in a social science field may be substituted for one year of non-supervisory experience. Annual salary range: $45,000 - $70,000. (1997)

DIRECTOR OF PROBATION AND COURT SERVICES: The 18^th Judicial Circuit Court of DuPage County, Wheaton, Illinois. Summary: The position is the Chief Managing Officer for a 175 plus person department encompassing adult probation services, juvenile probation services and detention services. The minimum start salary for the position is $57,000 and is negotiable. (1997)

CHIEF JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER: Lycoming County, Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Summary: This position reports to the Director of Court Services and the Juvenile Court Administrative Judge. This is a professional position of supervisory and administrative responsibilities in a juvenile court system. The work involves diversified activities within the juvenile court system as well as interfacing with government and community agencies relating to case management and daily operational objectives. Duties: involve participating, under the direction of the Director of Court Services who reports to the Court Administrator, with policy and program development and implementation according to local court objectives and state law. The Chief will supervise all daily activities of staff, allocation of work, methods of case management employed, coordination of department activities with other court appointed and related offices, interfacing with numerous local and private agencies in order to coordinate services to juvenile offenders, and establish departmental procedures and practices to reflect policy in the community. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred in social work, criminal justice, public administration, or any other related area. Minimum of two years of supervisory experience. Annual salary range: $32,489 - $46,765. (1997)

CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER: Juvenile - Family Court - Juvenile Branch, First Judicial District of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Duties: Directs the administration and supervision of juvenile operations involving delinquent and dependent cases; responsible for managing, supervising and training probation staff, generating program policy, procedural developments, interpreting and implementing probation investigations and supervision of programs; manages research, data processing and other support activities; and, establishes and maintains effective relationships with State agencies, professional organizations and service provider organizations. Qualifications: B.S. degree in sociology, psychology, criminal justice or related social service is mandatory, preferably a master’s or doctorate degree. Seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in the field of juvenile probation or juvenile corrections, at least 4 years must have been in a high level administrative management capacity, involving a major function with a large scale juvenile probation or juvenile corrections operation; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Annual salary range: $65,000 - $75,000. (1996)

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CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER/COURT ADMINISTRATOR: Family Court of Jefferson County, Birmingham, Alabama. Duties: plans and directs administrative and professional social work services in Family Court Administration including juvenile probation services, administrative services, and clerk and register to assure compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines and Judge’s rulings. Administers contract for child support collection services. Develops programs and directs interagency endeavors, serves at the pleasure of the presiding judge. Qualifications: minimum of master’s degree in Social Science or related field or the combination of master’s degree and experience in related fields, and Alabama Department of Youth Services Certification. Five years in responsible supervisory position including personnel and budget experiences. Knowledgeable regarding computers and good communications skills. Knowledge of laws pertaining to the jurisdiction of the court; rules and regulations of the Personnel Board; good accounting principles; and rules, regulations, and guidelines prepared by state and federal agencies. Ability to deal courteously and diplomatically with public, able to independently assimilate facts and draw sound conclusions, and to serve the presiding judge in a confidential and loyal capacity. Performs other related duties as required. Starting annual salary range: minimum $50,440. (1995)

CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER: Court of Common Pleas, Adult Trial Division, First Judicial District of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Duties: Articulates a vision for the Probation Department and clearly communicates that vision to superiors, subordinates, and those outside the judiciary with whom the judiciary works; directs and supervises all adult probation services; formulates and implements changes in agency policy and regulations; confers with judges and others both within and outside the criminal justice system in order to establish common objectives and goals; supervises in-service training through probation staff and in cooperation with the Office of the Executive Administrator; supervises agency research and data processing activities in cooperation with the Office of the Executive Administrator staff; assists in the preparation of the annual budget (identifies funding resources); coordinates grant programs and manages grants; addresses community organizations and others, and actively participates in local, state, regional, and national meetings; prepares reports on the activities and progress of the agency; reviews pre-sentence or supervisory reports and monthly work analyses to determine staffing and training needs; and evaluates progress in overcoming identified deficiencies. Qualifications: 10 years of professional experience in the field of probation or equivalent juvenile probation or adult or juvenile corrections experience, of which at least 4 years must have been in a high level administrative position. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or related social science is mandatory. Appropriate master’s degree is strongly preferred. Experience in urban setting is highly desirable. Applicants must be successful in completion of a selection/interview process and meet approved minimal physical demands of a position in this class. Knowledge, skills, and abilities: thorough knowledge of organizations and management, criminal statutes and case law, probation regulations, criminal justice administration, major state and local agencies and their interaction in urban settings, federal and private grant preparation and administration, human resource management, budgeting and accounting, research methods, computer hardware and software, progressive programs and technologies and their effective application in probation and correctional settings; and supervises the preparation and distribution of various reports and records. Annual salary range: $55,676 - $77,946. (1995)

DIRECTOR: Adult Services Division, Arizona Supreme Court, Phoenix, AZ. Duties: Direct state level staff and probation programs. Manage a multi-million dollar budget; make site visits to adult probation departments; direct development of a statewide automation system for adult probation; coordinate services with other divisions. Qualifications: A minimum of five years broad based adult probation experience and three years of experience supervising professional level staff; bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, psychology or related field. Advanced degree preferred. Must have excellent fund management capabilities, as well as written and verbal communication skills to work successfully with high level executives and legislative representatives e.g., judges, probation chiefs, and staff at all levels. Should understand technical concepts and be computer literate. Position not covered by State Merit System. Finalist undergoes a background check. Starting salary: $64,757. (1995)

CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER: San Bernardino County Probation Department, San Bernardino, California. Duties: Formulate and implement policies and programs for the continuous improvement of department operations; direct the preparation of the annual department budget; interface with private and public agencies; and provide recommendations to the superior court regarding changes in the structure and responsibilities of the department. Qualifications: five years of administrative or management experience in a county probation department or similar correctional agency, including experience in program planning and evaluation, fiscal administration, and human resource management. Salary: $92,138. (1994)

CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER: Denver County Court, Denver, Colorado. Summary: The Denver County Court is a court of limited jurisdiction; its probation caseload (over 9,000 cases) consists primarily of alcohol-related offenses, domestic violence cases, and weapons cases. The chief probation officer supervises 25 probation officers and 20 support staff in providing probation services for the county court system. Qualifications: baccalaureate degree; three years of experience in senior management, administrative experience in criminal justice, or similar experience. Salary range, $3,390 - $5,407 (monthly). (1994)

CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER: Northern District of Florida. Grade: JSP 14, 15, 16, and 17. Duties: organize the office; establish policies and procedures to ensure efficient completion of investigative work; ensure the use of appropriate case management methods in supervision programs involving pretrial releases, probationers, parolees, and supervised releases; review and analyze statutory, Judicial Conference, and Parole Commission requirements for administration of pretrial, probation, and parole services; maintain administrative liaison with judges and other agency heads serving the court; direct administrative staff; prepare reports; submit operating budget request to the administrative office; administer annual budget; oversee contractual services for pretrial and probation substance abuse treatment and mental health treatment; recommend candidates for appointment as probation officers; and perform other related duties. Qualifications: a four-year degree from an accredited college with specialization in one or more of the appropriate social sciences; progressively responsible experience managing and working with offenders in community corrections or pretrial programs; and specialized experience of six years (JSP 14), seven years (JSP 15), eight years (JSP 16), or nine years (JSP 17), acquired after receipt of bachelor's degree. Experience in closely related fields such as educator, caseworker, and correctional researcher may satisfy a portion of the specialized experience. Salary: $58,377 - $104,696. (1994)

CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER: Monroe County, Indiana. Duties: manager of adult, juvenile, court alcohol and drug program, community corrections and support staff services, staff of 39, working seven courts. Qualifications: BA degree, master’s preferred, with five years’ probation experience, two years supervisory, with excellent communication and community relations skills required. Salary range: $35,000 - $40,000. (1994)

ASSISTANT CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER: Alameda County Personnel & Labor Relations, Oakland, California. Duties: prepare and administer annual budget; coordinate probation department's training program; oversee the administrative and financial operations; and act as assistant department head. Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in a field directly related to human services administration; and five years of full-time experience at the level of camp superintendent, including the supervision of a major program or division in an organization associated with the delivery of services in probation or other justice program. A master's degree in a field directly related to human services administration may be substituted for two years of the required experience. Salary: $71,056 - $86,244. (1994)

CHIEF JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER: Allen Superior Court, Family Relations Division, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Duties: coordinate and supervise juvenile probation services; implement departmental training programs; oversee divisional administrative functions; plan, develop, implement, and evaluate probation programs and services to ensure the effective supervision of juvenile offenders conditionally released into the community; and prepare and administer annual budget of the juvenile probation department and related programs within the Family Relations Division. Qualifications: A master’s degree in a field directly related to human services administration; and five years of professional, full-time experience involving the development, coordination, analysis, and evaluation of probation or social services. Salary: $42,759 - $48,909. (1994)

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CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER: County of Alameda, California. Summary: This position is under Civil Service. The department employs approximately 800 full- and part-time staff with a total budget of about $38.9 million. Major services areas are adult and juvenile probation, juvenile halls, an in-custody facility for seriously delinquent boys, and a crisis intervention program. Qualifications: include a B.A. or B.S. in an appropriate field and five years of increasingly responsible broad administrative or managerial experience in probation or corrections. An advanced degree is preferred. Salary open, depending on qualifications. (1993)

DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES (PROBATION): District of Columbia Courts, Washington, D.C. Duties: The incumbent is responsible for the administration and management of the social services division, which constitutes the probation system for D.C. and consists of approximately 280 employees within three major branches--adult, family, and special services--with responsibility for probation services, intake procedures, marital and family counseling, social casework, or rehabilitation, training, and education programs for adults and juveniles. Qualifications: include a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, social science, or a related field and seven years of managerial experience where the candidate demonstrated the ability to develop, organize, direct, and evaluate policies, programs, budgets, and grant proposals. Evidence must be shown of five years of supervisory experience where the candidate was responsible for an operation consisting of 50 or more employees, or a master's degree in the above fields and six years of managerial experience as indicated above as well as the five years of supervisory experience. Salary is $74,599-90,191 annually. (1993)

CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER: Juvenile Court of DeKalb County, Georgia. Duties: The incumbent performs work of considerable difficulty in the management and administration of the probation division of the juvenile court; supervises probation staff consisting of 24-hour intake, assessment, and field supervision officers (40 officers); manages validated case classification system; obtains and administers assignments; prepares and monitors division budget, including supervision fees; coordinates with community leaders, school officials, and interested groups and organizations on delinquency and delinquency prevention efforts; develops and implements programs; develops and implements divisional policies and procedures; reviews practices and policies of divisions to determine effectiveness and adherence to county, state, and federal mandates; and performs related duties as assigned. Salary is $33,504-47,160 annually. (1993)

CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER IV: 8th Judicial District Probation Department of Colorado. Summary: Successful applicant will have demonstrated leadership experience and considerable knowledge of current program and multi-disciplinary staff management practices, preferably in probation or closely related field. This position administrates one of the larger adult and juvenile combined probation departments in the state. Incumbent formulates policies and procedures for the administration of the probation department. Qualifications: include a bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, business or public administration, or a closely related field, and five years of experience in probation or a related field, including two years in a supervisory capacity. Salary range is $49,416 to $55,216. (1993)

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VICINAGE CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER: Essex County Superior Court, Newark, New Jersey. Duties: The incumbent supervises and manages probation services within the vicinage; develops and administers policies and directives; enforces statutes and court rules; oversees the supervision of probationers and the enforcement of court-ordered child support; oversees the administrative procedures for the collection and disbursement of court-ordered monies; formulates annual operation plan and budget; ensures the implementation of collective bargaining agreements; acts as hearing officer in grievance and disciplinary actions; and does related work as required. Qualifications: include graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor's degree in a social or behavioral science field or other field (supplemented by 24 credit hours in a social or behavioral science field) and five years of managerial or administrative experience in one or more of the following areas: probation, case management, and development and implementation of social service programs (two years of which must have been spent supervising other professionals). Educational substitutions may be made. Salary is $51,000-70,000 annually. (1992)

CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER: Court of Common Pleas, Franklin County, Columbus, Ohio. Summary: Under the direction of the administrative director, the incumbent supervises the work of the adult probation department; ensures enforcement of applicable statutes, court rules, and judicial policies; develops and implements programs and procedures; and performs related work as required. Qualifications: include a bachelor's degree in the social or behavioral sciences and seven years of experience as a probation officer, four years of which must have been in an administrative or supervisory capacity. A master's degree in psychology, sociology, corrections, criminal justice, criminology, penology, or public administration is desired. Salary is competitive and based on qualifications and experience. (1992)

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