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Chief Probation Officer

DETENTION SERVICES DIVISION DIRECTOR: Juvenile Court Services, Superior Court of Arizona. Summary: Under the administrative oversight of the Juvenile Court Services Director, performs work of considerable difficulty, to include: directing, supervising, and coordinating all activities of the Detention Services Division within Juvenile Court Services; and performs related work as required. Duties: Supervises and directs all aspects of the internal operations of the Detention Services Division.  Establishes goals and objectives, plans, oversees, directs and evaluates the work of shift supervisors, detention managers, teachers, professional and support staff. Completes all administrative duties necessary to ensure adherence to Juvenile Court Services policies and procedures through personnel performance evaluations. Assists with the coordination of the recruitment process for the division, and staff development. Assists with the coordination of detention programming, specifically traditional, on-line and special education. Responsible for dispatch communications for adult and juvenile probation officers. Ensures the physical security and safety of staff and detainees. Ensures that proper inventory is maintained for facility management as well as personal property of detainees. Directs necessary actions to provide for detainee nutritional, medical, welfare and transportation needs. Conducts inspections of the facility. Prepares financial and statistical analysis for budget, grant and program development. Participates and monitors the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures. Closely collaborates with the Division Director for Probation Services in support of the Director and the mission of Juvenile Court Services. Coordinates with personnel and outside agencies in order to resolve work-related issues. Participates in leadership meetings to discuss issues that require departmental attention and resolution. Participates in community education and resource development. Works with other staff on various programs and projects as assigned. May consult with the Director, judges, and AOC staff on the development of programs and operations of the department. May act on behalf of the Director in the event of his/ her absence. Coordinates and implements mandated policies and procedures as directed. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with a major in the behavioral sciences. Five years increasing responsibility in a supervisory and administrative capacity within the judiciary, correction, or law enforcement field. Salary: $52,051 (2012).

JUVENILE COURT ADMINISTRATOR/CHIEF JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER: Arizona Superior Court, Pima County. Tucson, AZ. Summary: The Juvenile Court Administrator directs all non-judicial functions of the Pima County Juvenile Court Center, including Probation, Detention, Child Welfare Services, Finance, Information Technology, Collections, Human Resources, Calendaring Services, Physical Plant Operations, Research and Evaluation, Grants Administration and Public Information. Duties: Provide strong leadership for all court staff to fully implement the Vision, Mission and Core Values of the juvenile court. Provide expert leadership in instituting effective juvenile justice and child welfare reform policies and practices.  This includes, but is not limited to, detention and probation evidence-based best practices, child welfare innovation and integration of all juvenile justice and child welfare programs to eliminate any roadblocks to seamless and effective service delivery. Provide leadership and direction regarding juvenile justice and child welfare issues including disproportionate minority contact, local and statewide Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiatives (JDAI), Juvenile Justice Model Court and Child Welfare Model Court. Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with county and state officials and key community leaders and stakeholders. Serve as the Chief Probation Officer and oversee probation services at the Juvenile Court. Oversee and coordinate detention services in a detention facility. Oversee and coordinate services provided by the Juvenile Courts’ Child Welfare division. Assist and coordinate in the development of all Juvenile Court policies and procedures. Provide leadership and supervision to all members of the management team. Ensure compliance with all laws, regulations, and Administrative Orders of the Supreme Court of the State of Arizona. Manage and direct the preparation, presentation, expenditure, and accounting of all Juvenile Court budgets, including appropriations from Pima County, the State of Arizona, and all federal, state, and private grant resources. Manage the space and facilities utilized for operations of the Juvenile Court, including equipment purchases and capital construction projects. Build and maintain relationships with the various constituents served by Juvenile Court. Represent the Juvenile Court on numerous committees at the state level, including, but not limited to, the Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC); Juvenile Court Administrator’s Meeting (JAM); the Committee on Probation (COP): the Committee on Juvenile Court (COJC); the Chief Probation Officer’s Association; and others as necessary and appropriate.  Maintain working relationships with representatives of the various funding sources utilized by the Juvenile Court. Serve as a member of the joint Court Management Team, comprised of the Presiding Judges of the Superior and Juvenile Courts, the Clerk of the Court, the Superior Court Administrator, and other management members. Assist members of the bench at the direction of the Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court. Maintain and oversee all Juvenile Court records and data. Perform all other duties and projects as directed by the Juvenile Court Presiding Judge. Qualifications: A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public administration, business, organizational development or behavioral sciences and ten years experience in the field of corrections or probation, or working with offenders or delinquents in some equivalent capacity. Must have knowledge of complex issues facing juvenile court children and families including substance abuse, mental/emotional disorders, and domestic violence with at least five years of progressively responsible administrative and supervisory experience. Salary: $85,246 - $127,869 (2012).

CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER: Superior Court of California, County of Imperial. Summary: Under operational guidance of the Superior Court Judges, plans, organizes, coordinates and administers the operations, functions and activities of adult and juvenile probation; juvenile corrections; and, prevention and rehabilitation programs for adult and juvenile offenders. Duties: Reviews and evaluates the County’s probation services, programs, and operations at probation facilities; formulates, develops, and implements departmental policies, procedures and standards. Manages a large, multi-disciplinary staff through subordinate managers; supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; assures appropriate and effective staff development, education and training programs are provided and made available to all employees. Allocates personnel and resources to optimize departmental efficiency and effectiveness; reviews and approves personnel actions within the department. Plans, organizes and administers the adult and juvenile probation programs for the County; formulates plans and implements programs for the correction and rehabilitation of sentenced adult and juvenile offenders, including those incarcerated, on probation, or participating in diversionary programs. Reviews, develops, and modifies probation services, programs and facilitates to assure compliance with legal requirements and County policies. Maintains communication with the Court and law enforcement, government, and community-based agencies involved or concerned with delinquency prevention, corrections, and the rehabilitation of juveniles and adults. Directs the preparation and submission of probation reports and documents as required by the courts, ensuring reports are timely, accurate, and complete. Assigns and oversees investigative work regarding juvenile and adult cases referred to the Probation department. Prepares, develops, reviews, and controls the annual budget; approves and authorizes expenditures within budgetary guidelines and established County policies. Prepares and presents reports and information to the Board of Supervisors, members of the Judiciary, community groups, and others. Attends local and regional meetings, seminars and conferences. Maintains current knowledge of the legal requirements, programs, and new and pending legislation that impact probation practices and procedures. Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in criminology, criminal justice, sociology, psychology, public or business administration, or a closely related field; and, progressively responsible administrative experience in probation, parole services, and/or corrections, including at least five years at management level. Salary: $8,571 - $10,417/month (2011).

CHIEF JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER: Lubbock County Juvenile Board. Lubbock, TX. Summary: Under the general direction of the Lubbock County Juvenile Board, a director of the Juvenile Probation Department appointed under Texas Human Resources Code '152.0007 who is responsible for the oversight of the day-to-day operations of the Lubbock County Juvenile Justice Center (a pre-adjudication secure detention facility, secure correctional facility, and post-adjudication residential treatment facility) and Juvenile Probation Department, which functions to facilitate the execution of the responsibilities of a juvenile probation department enumerated in Title 3 of the Texas Family Code and Chapter 141 of the Texas Human Resources Code. Duties: Specific duties include assisting in developing and administering policies, statutes, court rules and directives; preparing and administering the budget; recommending assignment of personnel; determining goals and objectives; administering grievance procedures and disciplinary actions; supervising and evaluating staff; and other related work as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Sciences, Sociology, Criminal Justice or related field approved by the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission (TJPC) and: One year of graduate study in criminology, corrections, counseling, law, social work, psychology, sociology or other field of instruction approved by TJPC; or At least one year of qualifying work experience in full-time case work, counseling, community or group work in a social service, community, corrections or juvenile agency that deals with offenders or disadvantaged persons and that TJPC has determined provides the kind of experience necessary to meet the work requirement. Master’s Degree preferred. At least ten (10) years of probation and/or corrections experience, including extensive supervisory and administrative experience required.  Salary: $75,000 - $95,000 (2011).

CHIEF PROBATION AND PRETRIAL SERVICES OFFICER: United States District Court, District of South Dakota. Sioux Falls, SD. Summary: The Chief is responsible for the overall management of the U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Office in the District of South Dakota. The position currently supervises a staff of 61 employees, including probation officers and clerical staff.  The Chief, in conjunction with the Clerk of the District Court (the Clerk) oversees the shared services staff, which consists of information technology, human resources, and financial and other administrative services. Duties: Organizes the probation/pretrial services office to ensure the expeditious and competent handling of investigative work for the courts, institutions, and parole authorities and the effective supervision of persons placed on pretrial release, probation, parole, and supervised release. Maintains communication with the chief judge and other judges; makes specific recommendations regarding court-related criminal justice issues with particular emphasis on matters relating to sound bond release decisions, sentencing, and supervision practices.  Ensures that bond reports, presentence reports, and other reports going to the judges are thorough, accurate, and timely. Reviews, analyzes, and interprets statutory, Judicial Conference, and Parole Commission requirements for the administration of pretrial, probation, and parole services; promulgates policies, procedures, and guidelines necessary to meet these requirements. In cooperation with the court, promulgates policies, procedures, and guidelines to meet the unique needs of the court. Selects and recommends candidates for appointment as probation officers to the court and appoints all non-officer staff; provides specific recommendations to the court in all other personnel matters, including promotions, salary increases, disciplinary actions, and dismissals; determines that all staff are carefully selected and adequately trained; makes certain the work of all subordinates is systematically evaluated. Makes estimates of staff, space allocation, and operating allowance needs; prepares an annual budget; approves requisitions; certifies vouchers for payment; and maintains appropriate fiscal controls in all matters pertaining to travel expenses and purchases of services, equipment, and supplies. Maintains a system of communication, enabling awareness of pertinent information at all levels; delegates decision-making authority to appropriate levels; provides qualitative and quantitative measures for work performance; and ensures accountability with minimal interference to service delivery. Establishes and maintains a collaborative working relationship with the Clerk in a shared services environment.  The Chief works with the Clerk to ensure that high quality administrative services are provided to the District and its employees.  Services include information technology, human resources, budget, finance, procurement, and space and facilities. Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with other probation and pretrial services offices to ensure all requests for assistance from other districts are met promptly and competently. Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with all components of the criminal justice system to include federal, state, tribal, and local law enforcement, correctional, and community and social service agencies.  Monitors community events and issues with special attention to alleviating hazardous office and field incidents. Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. Promotes and maintains conditions that encourage staff loyalty, enthusiasm, and morale. Qualifications: A person must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and possess at least three years of specialized experience, one of which must have been at the next lower grade level or its equivalent. A master’s degree or advanced degree is preferable.  Salary: $96,690 - $165,300 (2011).

COURT EXECUTIVE 2B: Vicinage Chief Probation Officer, Probation Division, Essex Vicinage. Newark, NJ. Summary: Under the general direction of the Trial Court Administrator, this individual will be responsible for the overall management of the Probation Division (Supervision and Child Support Enforcement) of approx. 250 employees. Duties: The selected candidate will develop and administer polices and directives; enforce statutes and court rules; supervise and evaluate performance of staff, mentor and coach staff; provide information to judges, attorneys or community organizations; establish working relationships with unions, social service agencies and other outside organizations; serve on various committees, partnerships and task forces; recommend improvement in operating procedures or administrative practices; recommend procedures to ensure compliance with court orders; recommend personnel actions (such as hiring, promoting and disciplining staff); prepare technical and financial reports as required and respond to attorney, litigant or citizen complaints.  The VCPO will be responsible for preparing the division budget, conducting performance assessments, resolving grievance and discipline matters as appropriate.  The Vicinage Chief Probation Officer performs other related duties as necessary. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Five years of professional administrative and/or program management experience, three of which shall have included responsibility for program development and/or implementation and for supervision of staff. Salary: $80,793 - $115,991 (2011).

COURT EXECUTIVE 2B: Vicinage Chief Probation Officer, Probation Officer, Essex Vicinage. Newark, NJ. Summary: Under the general direction of the Trial Court Administrator, this individual will be responsible for the overall management of the Probation Division (Supervision and Child Support Enforcement) of approx. 250 employees. Duties: The selected candidate will develop and administer policies and directives; enforce statutes and court rules; supervise and evaluate performance of staff, mentor and coach staff; provide information to judges, attorneys or community organizations; establish working relationships with unions, social service agencies and other outside organizations; serve on various committees, partnerships and taskforces; recommend improvement in operating procedures or administrative practices; recommend procedures to ensure compliance with court orders; recommend personnel actions (such as hiring, promoting and disciplining staff); prepare technical and financial reports as required and respond to attorney, litigant or citizen complaints. The VCPO will be responsible for preparing the division budget, conducting performance assessments, resolving grievance and discipline matters as appropriate. The Vicinage Chief Probation Officer performs other related duties as necessary. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Five years of professional administrative and/or program management experience, three of which shall have included responsibility for program development and/or implementation and for supervision of staff. Salary: $80,793 - $115,991 (2011).

CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER: Probation Department, Superior Court of Arizona, Mohave County. Summary: At-will position appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the presiding superior court judge with administrative direction through the Superior Court Administrator. Duties: Position is responsible for planning, developing, organizing and directing the activities and staff of the adult and juvenile probation department, currently comprised of 108 staff in four branch offices and a juvenile detention facility. Qualifications: Requires a Master’s Degree in business, management, the social sciences or a related field degree from an accredited college or university, ten years experience in the fields of corrections or probation, or working with offenders or delinquents in some equivalent capacity, with at least five years of progressively increasing responsibility in an administrative and supervisory capacity. The successful candidate will be at least 21 years of age, a citizen of the United States or have legal resident status, and will be required to successfully pass a background investigation that will include a fingerprint check, polygraph, psychological and credit check. Salary: $2,939 - $3,940 (2011).

CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER: Colorado Judicial Branch. Glenwood Springs, CO. Summary: The Chief Probation Officer is responsible for developing and managing the budget, participates in the design and implementation of automation for court processes and proceedings, develops and implements policies and procedures for the district probation department and establishes employee performance expectations, among other duties. Duties: Administers a probation department for the Colorado Judicial Branch. Confers with staff on casework techniques and specific case situations. Responsible for developing and managing the budget, purchasing and accounting functions. Authorizes expenditures. Participates in the design, acquisition, and implementation of automation for court processes and proceedings. Provides for facility maintenance and space needs, ensuring that staff have adequate equipment and a safe working environment. Disseminates and ensures compliance of all laws, rules, and directives pertaining to the activities of the probation department. Develops and implements policies and procedures for the district probation department. Coordinates the activities of the department and maintains effective working relationships with the State Court Administrator's Office, other units, law enforcement agencies, public and private social service agencies, and community resources. Establishes expectations and provides employee performance feedback on an on-going and annual basis. Assists subordinates in establishing performance and professional goals. Evaluates subordinates' goal achievement through conferences, informal meetings, and annual performance appraisal. Provides for orientation and on-going training, mentoring and coaching to existing subordinates. Makes provisions for subordinates to attend outside training. May provide cross-training and interdepartmental training. Attends meetings and training as required. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university with major course work preferably in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work or related field. Must have worked a minimum of six continuous years as a Probation or Alcohol Officer and four years of experience supervising five or more employees and the Basic Safety course as per state policy.  Completion of four tracks of the Colorado Judicial Branch Probation Officer Career Track Program which must have included completion of the Management track.  As a condition of continued employment, the employee must be able to complete Orientation to Supervision required by the Colorado Judicial Branch. Salary: $6,04 - $8,312 (2011).

DIRECTOR OF COURT AND PROBATION SERVICES: Twenty Second Judicial Court of Illinois. Woodstock, IL. Summary: A chief probation officer oversees the Department of Court and Probation Services. Duties: The director is required to oversee all of the operations of the department which include; budgeting, personnel management, strategic planning, resource acquisition, statistical analysis and reporting to the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts. Qualifications: Regarding education and experience, a master's degree in management, public administration, criminal justice, or social services, and five or more years employment in probation/court services; at least three of which are at a supervisory or administrative level; or, A bachelor's degree and seven or more years of employment in probation/court services, at least four of which are at a supervisory or administrative level. In addition, the successful candidate must complete a minimum of forty hours training in public administration and probation or related management. This may be completed within the first year of employment. (2010).

CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER: Franklin County, Court of Common Pleas, Division of Domestic Relations and Juvenile Branch. Columbus, OH. Duties: Manages and directs the activities of 40 plus Probation Officers (POs) and staff in the supervision and attempted behavior modification of delinquent youth by providing alternatives to delinquent lifestyle. Manages the Department’s assessment of delinquent youth and their families to determine causes of delinquent behavior, and subsequently provide linkage with the appropriate program to address their needs. Monitors the thorough completion of Risk/Needs Assessments conducted with delinquent youth and their families, and Victim Impact Statements conducted with the victims of delinquent criminal acts within 10 days of receipt of each case from the courts. Responsible for accurate and timely completion of pre-sentence investigations submitted to the Court which are conducted with delinquent youth , their families, schools, agencies and other influential individuals in youth’s life. Responsible to investigate and respond to all complaints handed down from the court Judges or Magistrates. Responsible for annual preparation of the County General Fund, 510 Grant, and Reclaim Ohio budgets for review and approval by the Court Director. Reviews for approval/denial any new programs presented for use with probationers by POs or Supervisors. Meets regularly with Community Agencies to ensure adequacy of services being provided. Reviews warrants and complaints filed against probationers periodically.  Responsible for coordinating and supports maintaining operations and documentation at a level consistent with best practices. Develops and maintains up to date Policies and Procedures.  Qualifications: Grad. Degree in Psychology, Social Work or similar. 5-10 years of exp. of relevant justice experience, juvenile justice preferred. 5-10 years of supervisory exp. Excellent computer skills including exp. with MS Office suite. Exp. in budget preparation, problem/conflict resolution and negotiation required. Good oral, written and interpersonal skills are essential. OH Driver's license in good standing.  Any external applicant chosen must provide completed physician’s statement regarding fitness for duty (at their own expense) before beginning employment. Salary: $70,025 (2010).

PROBATION DIRECTOR: Seattle Municipal Court. Seattle, WA. Summary: Seattle Municipal Court is seeking creative and innovative candidates with strong backgrounds in probation management and community corrections for the Director of Probation Services. Duties: Administer probation, alternatives to confinement, day-reporting, community service, volunteer program, Court Resource Center; lead and coordinate personnel matters for staff of 40; assess current practices, develop training plan to implement new programs; develop and monitor budget; and build partnerships with criminal justice and community agencies. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral/Social Sciences, Criminal Justice, or Public Administration, minimum of 3 years in a managerial probation position, and another 3 years as a probation counselor/officer or related experience. Salary is dependent on qualifications, relocation package offered, plus full benefits. (2010).

DIRECTOR OF PROBATION SERVICES:  The Municipal Court of Seattle. Seattle, WA. Duties: Assess current practices and utilize knowledge of traditional and contemporary probation management principles to develop staff training plan and implement new models/programs in areas such as evidenced based community corrections and alternatives to confinement. Serves as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team that works closely with the judicial officers to enhance the services offered through Probation. Responsible for the administration, coordination, and planning of Probation Services, which includes alternatives to confinement, day-reporting, community service, volunteer program, and Court Resource Center. Directs development and implementation of Probation policies, procedures, and programs to meet the changing needs of client populations, operational demands, and in accordance with established, law, regulation, and policy. Leads staff of 40+ including management staff who coordinate daily operations of probation counselors, court volunteers, and clerical staff. Responsible for the coordination and facilitation of the division’s personnel matters, in consultation with Human Resources Manager, including hiring, disciplinary action, training and performance evaluation of the clerical and professional staff. Develops, prepares, and monitors the division budget including statistical analysis, planning and program evaluation and development. Evaluates the viability of contracting services. Initiates and develops legislative proposals and adapts to legislative changes. Provides liaison with City, State and local criminal justice and human services divisions, as well as with criminal justice agencies locally and in the State particularly as it relates to misdemeanant corrections. Provides timely information to the legal community, social service providers, victims, and other persons interfacing with the Municipal Court Probation Services. Professionally represents the Court in complex and sensitive negotiations and maintains effective working relationships with government officials, staff, and the public. Educates members of the community, civic and educational institutions on the Court’s work towards integration of the probationer into the community. Serves as a representative for the Court on external committees to include public, civic, and educational. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral/Social Sciences, Criminal Justice, or Public Administration. Minimum of six (6) years of experience in roles of increasing responsibility within a probation agency. Experience should include a minimum of three (3) years in a managerial position overseeing a large staff of professional probation employees and three (3) years as a probation counselor/officer or related experience. Salary: $87,320 (2010).

CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER: Colorado Judicial Branch. Colorado Springs, CO. Summary: Administers the operations of a Probation Department for the Colorado Judicial Branch. Duties: Administers a probation department for the Colorado Judicial Branch. Confers with staff on casework techniques and specific case situations. Responsible for developing and managing the budget, purchasing and accounting functions. Authorizes expenditures. Participates in the design, acquisition, and implementation of automation for court processes and proceedings. Provides for facility maintenance and space needs, ensuring that staff have adequate equipment and a safe working environment. Disseminates and ensures compliance of all laws, rules, and directives pertaining to the activities of the probation department. Develops and implements policies and procedures for the district probation department. Coordinates the activities of the department and maintains effective working relationships with the State Court Administrator's Office, other units, law enforcement agencies, public and private social service agencies, and community resources. Establishes expectations and provides employee performance feedback on an on-going and annual basis. Assists subordinates in establishing performance and professional goals. Evaluates subordinates' goal achievement through conferences, informal meetings, and annual performance appraisal. Provides for orientation and on-going training, mentoring and coaching to existing subordinates. Makes provisions for subordinates to attend outside training. May provide cross-training and interdepartmental training. Attends meetings and training as required. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university with major course work preferably in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work or related field. Must have worked a minimum of six continuous years as a Probation or Alcohol Officer and four years of experience supervising five or more employees and the Basic Safety course as per state policy.  Completion of four tracks of the Colorado Judicial Branch Probation Officer Career Track Program which must have included completion of the Management track.  Salary: $8,139 - $10,716/Month (2010).

CHIEF UNITED STATES PROBATION OFFICER: United States District Court, District of Hawaii, Probation Office. Honolulu, HI. Summary: The Chief U.S. Probation Officer administers and manages the daily operations of the U.S. Probation Office for the District of Hawaii. Duties: The Chief Probation Officer is responsible for ensuring the expeditious handling of all investigative work (which includes comprehensive presentence investigations reports with recommendations) for the Court and for the effective evidence-based supervision of approximately 800 probationers and supervised releases as well as the administration of 20 district-wide contracts for drug/alcohol/mental health services and an electronic monitoring program for offenders. The Chief Probation Officer formulates the annual budget and manages all federally appropriated funds which for fiscal year 2010 total approximately $4 million. As certifying officer for the Probation Office, the Chief Probation Officer authorizes all expenditures of the Probation office and maintains appropriate fiscal controls. Qualifications: A person must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and possess the following years of specialized experience: 7, 8, or 9. Salary: $126,176 - $184,526 (2010).

CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER – ADULT: Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, 5th Judicial District of Pennsylvania, Management, Criminal Division. Pittsburgh, PA. Summary: The Chief Probation Officer organizes, plans, directs and administers the activities of the Adult Probation Department and more than 110 probation officers.  Work requires considerable initiative and independent judgment and involves developing policies and procedures in accordance with law and court policies; planning extensive training programs for probation officers; directing and evaluating probation and parole supervision, as well as clerical work through supervisory staff. Duties: Directs and coordinates the activities of the department; conducts a broad program of interpretation of program objectives and methods to assure the understanding and cooperation of agencies and the community; directs, through clerical staff, the preparation and maintenance of records and reports; recommends employment related actions; plans and conducts in-service training programs, and develops manuals and other instructions; formulates departmental policies and administrative procedures; reviews and evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of programs and services and prepares reports on the status and progress of the work; prepares and administers department budget, provides strong fiscal management and accountability, and aggressively pursues grant-funding opportunities; coordinates department activities with supporting agencies, both public and private; expedites maximum flow of information and cooperation between the court and probation system; directs and participates in research projects to develop and improve rehabilitation programs; evaluates long and short-term goals and objectives, analyzes new and existing projects and monitors the progress and impact of Evidence Based Practices (EBP); establishes and maintains effective working relationships with outside departments/agencies/organizations instrumental in ensuring Adult Probation’s continued leadership in community issues, program development and fiscal responsibility; evaluates staff performance and reviews practices with staff to ensure compliance within the scope of professional standards and ethical guidelines. Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and seven (7) years experience in parole, probation, or other social work, including two (2) years in a supervisory or administrative capacity. Salary: $71,870 - $84,553 (2009).

CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER: The County of Shasta, CA. Summary: This department head position is a sworn peace officer per section 830.5 of the Penal Code and is responsible for the organization and administration of all juvenile and adult probation services as directed by the court; to administer crime and delinquency prevention programs; to administer the operation of juvenile detention services; and to do related work as required. Duties: Plans, organizes, and administers through subordinate supervisors the activities associated with the adult and juvenile probation programs and the juvenile hall in accordance with established laws, regulations, and policies; assigns, reviews and approves the work of subordinate personnel; maintains a continuing program of staff development; appoints and promotes employees; prepares the department's annual budget and supervises the expenditure of funds; coordinates the work of the Probation Department with federal, state, and agencies; provides consultation and recommendations regarding problems arising in the course of the department's work; assesses current and future needs of the department and advocates for necessary resources; establishes and revises policies and procedures as appropriate; assures that departmental activities are conducted in a manner most conducive to the general welfare and in accordance with established law, regulation, and policy; take a leadership role and assist other members of the community in the development of crime and delinquency prevention programs; prepares reports regarding the activities of the department; represents the Probation Department before interested groups and individuals, professional organizations and criminal justice agencies; serves as technical advisor to the County Administrative Officer and Board of Supervisors on corrections matters; prepares written and oral reports on department activities. Qualifications: Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following: Knowledge of: Traditional and contemporary management principles which promote positive growth for the department and services to the community; Evidenced Based Community Corrections Programs; Responsible and effective budget development and management; Effective employee hiring, training, mentoring and discipline practices. Ability to: Provide leadership during periods of stability as well as times of great organizational change and budget constrictions; Develop and adhere to a clearly definable vision and mission as well as practical goals and objectives for the department; Supervise a multi-disciplinary group of professionals and support staff. Salary: $7,270 - $9,962/month (2009).

CHIEF U.S. PROBATION OFFICER: United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois. Chicago, IL. Summary: The Chief Probation Officer leads and manages officers and support staff in the Chicago headquarters as well as in a divisional office in Rockford and a branch office in Lisle, Illinois. Duties: Organizes the probation office to ensure expeditious handling of investigative work for the courts, institutions, and parole authorities to include effective case supervision of probationers and parolees. Reviews, analyzes, and interprets statutory, Judicial Conference, and Parole Commission requirements for the administration of probation and parole services; promulgates policies, procedures, and guidelines necessary to meet these requirements. Maintains administrative liaison with the court of jurisdiction to include promulgating policies, procedures, and guidelines to meet the unique needs of the court, along with standards to ensure an appropriate level of service delivery. Selects and recommends candidates for appointment as probation officers to the court, and appoints all non-officer personnel; provides specific recommendations to the court in all other personnel matters including promotions, salary increases, disciplinary actions, and dismissals; determines that all personnel are carefully selected and adequately trained; makes certain the work of all subordinates is systematically evaluated. Manages the staff of the office including all clerical, professional, supervisory, and administrative personnel. Makes estimates of personnel, space allocation, and operating allowance needs; approves requisitions; certifies vouchers for payment; and maintains appropriate fiscal controls in all matters pertaining to travel expenses and purchases of services, equipment, and supplies. Establishes and administers continuing in-service training programs to ensure high quality service delivery through consistent staff development. Maintains a system of communication, enabling awareness of pertinent information at all levels; delegates decision-making responsibility at appropriate levels; provides qualitative and quantitative measures of work performance; and assures accountability with minimal interference to service delivery. Maintains liaison with the chief judge and other judges; makes specific recommendations regarding court-related criminal justice issues with particular emphasis on matters relating to sound sentencing practices. Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other probation and pretrial services offices to assure all requests for assistance from other districts are met promptly and effectively. Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with all components of the criminal justice system to include federal, state, and local law enforcement, correctional, and social service agencies. Promotes and maintains conditions which encourage staff loyalty, enthusiasm, and morale. Develops and maintains a public relations program which explains probation, parole, and other correctional services to the community; assumes responsibility for communication to the news media. Monitors community events and issues with special attention on alleviating hazardous office and field incidents. May administer a program of pretrial services within the district. Occasionally, may perform the duties of probation or pretrial services officers or of supervising probation or pretrial services. Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. A master’s degree is preferred. A minimum of three years of specialized experience is mandatory and does not permit any substitutions. Specialized experience is defined as progressively responsible experience in the investigation, supervision, counseling and guidance of offenders in community correction or probation programs, preferably at the federal level. Experience in police officer, FBI agent, customs agent, marshal or similar positions does not meet the requirements of specialized experience. Specialized experience must be earned after the bachelor’s degree has been granted. Salary: $122,175 - $174,000 (2009).

CHIEF JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER: Juvenile Probation Department, Judicial Branch of Arizona, Maricopa County. Phoenix, AZ. Summary: The position requires significant experience in managing others and applying professional knowledge, skills and abilities to achieve key operational results. Duties: Develops, directs, and implements the goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the Juvenile Probation Department. Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates the activities of the Juvenile Probation Department. Addresses governmental bodies, legislative hearing committees, public organizations, and community groups. Collaborates and forms working partnerships with Judges, community leaders, government officials, other agencies and community groups to promote public safety and improve the lives of juveniles and their families. Prepares, administers, and advocates for the office budget. Seeks alternative funding sources, such as grants. Ensures all legal obligations of the office are met. Recommends the appointment of staff to the Presiding Judge and provides for staff training and professional development. Administers, reviews, and implements new juvenile justice programs. Serves as a member of the Judicial Branch’s Executive Management Team. Qualifications: The ideal candidate must possess the minimum of a Master’s Degree in business, management, the social sciences, or a related field from an academically accredited college or university and ten years of experience in the fields of corrections or probation, or working with offenders or delinquents in some equivalent capacity with at least five years of progressively increasing responsibility in an administrative and supervisory capacity. Salary: $96,865 - $149,094 (2009).

CHIEF PROBABTION OFFICER: Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco. San Francisco, CA. Duties: To establish and maintain effective administrative relationships with supervisors and adult offenders and respondents; plan, organize, assign and administer and review the work of subordinates; effect harmonious working relationships with numerous public and private agencies and individuals engaged in the apprehension, conviction and rehabilitation of adult offenders. Salary: $131,326 - $194, 012 (2009).

CHIEF ADULT PROBABTION OFFICER: Bexar County, TX. Summary: The district and statutory county court judges trying criminal cases in Bexar County are soliciting applications for Chief of the Community Supervision and Corrections Department, responsible for the operation of the county adult probation department and supervision of 400+ employees. Qualifications: Graduate degree preferred in criminology; counseling; social work; psychology; business; public or nonprofit administration; or a closely related field; or a J.D.  Significant administrative or managerial experience, with demonstrated leadership in a department or business.  All candidates must also meet the eligibility requirements for a community supervision officer as set out in the Texas Government Code.  Must successfully pass a background investigation. Salary: $135,000 - $170,000 (2009).

CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER: U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio. Cincinnati, Dayton or Columbus, OH.  Summary: The Chief Probation Officer administers and manages the U.S. Probation Office services within the Southern District of Ohio. The Chief Probation Officer is appointed by the judges of the Court and serves under the direction of the Chief Judge. Duties: A Chief Probation Officer performs a variety of duties and responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, the following: Organizes and manages the Probation Office to insure expeditious handling of investigative work for the courts, institutions, and parole authorities to include effective case supervision of probationers and parolees. Reviews, analyzes, and interprets statutory, Judicial Conference and Parole Commission requirements for the administration of probation, supervised release and parole services/promulgates policies, procedures, and guidelines necessary to meet these requirements. Maintains administrative liaison with the court of jurisdiction to include promulgating policies, procedures, and guidelines to meet the unique needs of the court, along with standards to ensure an appropriate level of service delivery. Selects and recommends candidates for appointments as probation officers to the court, and appoints all non-officer personnel; provides specific recommendations to the court in all other personnel matters including promotions, salary increases, disciplinary actions and dismissals; determines that all personnel are carefully selected and adequately trained; makes certain the work of all subordinates is systemically evaluated. Manages the staff including all clerical, professional, supervisory, and administrative personnel, including staff at the division offices; pays particular attention to travel, leave and scheduling of work hours. Establishes and administers continuing in-service training programs to insure high quality service delivery through consistent staff development. Makes estimates of personnel, space allocation, and operating allowance needs; approves requisitions; certifies vouchers for payment; and maintains appropriate fiscal controls in all matters pertaining to travel expenses and purchases of services, equipment, and supplies. Maintains a system of communication, enabling awareness of pertinent information at all levels; delegates decision-making responsibility at appropriate levels; provides qualitative and quantitative measures of work performance; and assures accountability with minimal interference to service delivery. Maintains liaison with the chief judge and other judges, makes specific recommendations, regarding court-related criminal justice issues with particular emphasis on matters relating to sound sentencing practices. Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other probation and pretrial services offices to assure all requests for assistance from other districts are met promptly and effectively. Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with all components of the criminal justice system to include federal, state, and local law enforcement, correctional and social service agencies. Promotes and maintains conditions which encourage staff loyalty, enthusiasm, and morale. Develops and maintains a public relations program which explains probation, parole, and other correctional services to the community; assumes responsibility for communication to the news media. Monitors community issues and events with special focus on alleviating hazardous office and field incidents. Occasionally, Chief Probation officers may perform the duties of a probation officer or supervisory probation officer. Performs related duties as required by the Court. Maintains effective liaison with the heads of other court units; i.e. Pretrial Services, Clerk of Court, and Bankruptcy Court. Qualifications: The Chief U.S. Probation Officer requires progressively, more responsible experience in investigation, supervision, counseling and guidance of adult offenders in community correction programs. Qualified applicants must have completed a Master’s degree and must have a minimum of six years specialized experience as a U.S. Probation Officer, with at least one year in community supervision of offenders. To qualify for the position at JSP-14, a person must possess six years of specialized experience, one of which must have been at the next lower grade level or equivalent. To qualify for the position at JSP-15 or JSP-16, a person must possess seven years of specialized experience, one of which must have been at the next lower grade level or its equivalent. Specialized Experience: Three years of substantial management experience is required; which is defined as a high-level administrative experience that provides a thorough understanding of the organizational, procedural and human aspects of managing an organization. Educational Substitutions: Completion of one academic year (30 semester or 45 quarter hours) of graduate study in one of the social sciences may be substituted for one year of the specialized experience; or completion of a master’s degree or two years of graduate study (60 semester or 90 quarter hours) in an accredited university in one of the social sciences or a Juris Doctor (JD) degree may substituted for two years of the specialized experience. Salary: $98,699 - $162,900. (2009)

PROBATION DIRECTOR/DRUG COURT COORDINATOR: Tri-County Probation & Drug Court. Rexburg, ID. Summary: Performs a variety of professional, managerial and administrative duties as needed to plan, organize, direct and coordinate Drug Court programs and Adult Probation services in Madison, Fremont and Teton counties. Duties: Position requires individual to work under the broad policy guidance of the Tri-County Probation Oversight Committee and Drug Court Governing Board. Provides close to general supervision to Drug Court and Tri-County Probation Officers and department office staff.  Plans, organizes, coordinates and directs the operations of the Upper Valley Drug Court and Tri-County Probation programs including adult felony/misdemeanor drug court and adult misdemeanor probation. Works with court administrators, judges, prosecutors, law enforcement personnel and other stake holders to develop and implement programs to meet the needs of clients and insure compliance with court orders and requirements enhancing public safety for the communities served. Develops and implements policy and procedure, work standards for various services and programs; monitors policy effectiveness. Monitors work flow to insure timely management of caseload; conducts staff meetings; evaluates efficiency and effectiveness of Drug Court/Tri-County Probation to maintain quality standards and minimize potential for liability; performs caseload audits; monitors employee work performance for conformity to established rules and procedures and legal requirements; works with employees to resolve issues in connection with unusual or difficult cases; develops and implements training as needed. Makes staffing decisions including recruitment and selection of new employees; provides for orientation and training of new employees; makes work assignments; develops and implements department policies and procedures consistent with Madison County policy and best practices for Probation and Drug Court; evaluates employee work performance and conduct; and, initiates personnel actions related to advancement, promotion, transfer, discipline or discharge. Develops, submits and manages annual budget requests; monitors and approves expenditures in compliance with established fiscal constraints and limitations; researches, evaluates and applies for various grants and other alternative funding; monitors grant expenditures and activities; and, prepares various statistical, financial and other reports as needed to comply with grant requirements.  Acts as a local authority on adult misdemeanor probation and drug court issues.  Develops and coordinates community resources including criminal justice system, mental health, and drug and alcohol abuse counseling to benefit adult criminal misdemeanor offenders and avoid service overlaps; participates as a technical advisor on citizens’ and advisory boards; provides news releases; functions as a public relations officer and speaks to community groups; identifies and establishes effective working relationships with local employers, organizations and support programs consistent with the goals and objectives of the Drug Court/Tri-County Probation programs; acts as a liaison between various judicial and law enforcement agencies and community resources. Provides administrative oversight and supervision of county transitional housing facility. Responsible for insuring the facility is maintained and conducts frequent inspections of the home. Insures housing policies are met by residents. Maintains compliance with local zoning and housing regulations. Qualifications: Graduation from college with a bachelor’s degree in social sciences, criminology or related fields; AND/OR five years of progressively responsible experience performing above or similar duties; two years of which must have been in a supervisory or lead capacity; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. AND Madison County will accord a preference to employment of veterans of the U.S. Armed Services in accord with provisions of Idaho Code § 65-502. AND Qualified individuals who are already employees of Madison County maybe given preference over outside applicants to fill vacancies in the workforce. (Madison County General Personnel Policy).Thorough knowledge of adult justice system; complex and technical filing systems related to probation and drug court case management; procedures related to a variety of court processes; laws governing probation and drug court compliance and sanctions. Demonstrated knowledge of principles of supervision and employee motivation practices; basic bookkeeping; basic mathematics; interpersonal communications and public relations; legal terms and definitions; personnel management and procedures; problem solving, planning and goal setting techniques. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; conduct factual analysis of case information and field observations; direct and maintain confidentiality in managing sensitive legal issues and cases; operate a variety of types of office machines; personal computer or terminal operation; develop effective working relationships with elected officials, legal professionals, subordinates, agitated/aggressive people and the public. Salary: $45,000 - $55,000. (2008)

CHIEF OF PROBATION: City-Parish of Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge, LA. Summary: Plans, directs, coordinates and supervises staff of supervisors, probation officers and clerical support staff engaged in intake, casework and probation activities, drug lab and home incarceration program. Work involves the use of considerable independent judgment within established policies and guidelines. Duties: Directs, coordinates and implements overall work performance for probation; initiates work routines, procedures and methods for efficient division operation. Formulates and writes policies and procedures affecting the probation and intake programs. Plans, directs, organizes, and supervises casework activities, clerical support staff activities, and intake activities. Attends staff meetings with the Clerk of City Court/Judicial Administrator and judges. Explores the community for resources available for treatment and rehabilitative services for offenders; develops rehabilitative programs to provide alternative sentences to imprisonment. Serves as liaison and coordinates probation division activities with public agencies, inter-department divisions, other departments and the general public. Analyzes, prepares and distributes division statistical reports. Qualifications: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, corrections, law, social work, psychology or similar field, supplemented by five years experience in professional probation work and three years experience at a supervisory level, or a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, or a related field, supplemented by four years experience in professional level probation work, three years experience at a supervisory level, or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Must possess a Bachelor’s or Masters degree (Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Psychology or Sociology preferred). Skill in the use of modern office equipment and in the use of standard computer applications. Knowledge of modern drug screening and home incarceration, practices and programs. Knowledge of current social rehabilitation program and practices, extensive knowledge of substance abuse and domestic violence rehabilitation principles. Knowledge of human behavior and adult psychology as related to the supervision and rehabilitation of the adult criminal offender. Knowledge of the principles of supervision. Knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations affecting the operation of the probation division. Knowledge of computer assisted, database record keeping. Ability to utilize community resources available for the treatment of the adult criminal offender. Salary: $40,308 - $55,796. (2008)

CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER: Kings County, Hanford, CA. Summary: Under the policy direction of the Board of Supervisors and administrative direction of the County Administrative Office, plan, organizes, administers and evaluates the programs and services of the Probation Department’ and performs related work as required. Duties: The Chief Probation Officer is the administrative head of the Probation Departments.  The incumbent provides oversight of and direction to the various divisions and organizational units of the department, within state and federal legal requirements and regulations and County ordinances, policies and procedural guidelines.   Areas of responsibility include: providing leadership and long-range strategic and program planning; developing and implementing department policies, goals and objectives; overseeing the administration of personnel selection, evaluation, training and disciplinary practices and policies of the department; and administering the department’s budget and maintaining effective fiscal controls. Qualifications: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major work in criminal justice or a closely related field.  Five years of increasingly responsible experience in probation work, including at least two years in a management or supervisory capacity.  Salary: $51.92 - $67.50 hourly, $9,000 - $11,700 monthly. (2008)

CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER: County of Imperial, El Centro, CA. Summary: Duties: Pursuant to Penal Code Section 1203.6, the Chief Probation Officer is appointed by the presiding judge of the Juvenile Court and the presiding Judge of the Superior Court. In addition, the Chief Probation Officer will work with the Board of Supervisors and the County Executive Officer on budget matters, and implement administrative policies and procedures established by the Board of Supervisors consistent with operational policy guidelines and strategic plans established by the Superior Court. Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in criminology, criminal justice, sociology, psychology, public or business administration, or a closely related field; and, progressively responsible administrative experience in probation, parole services, and/or corrections, including at least five (5) years at a management level. Persons appointed to this position will be required to successfully complete forty (40) hours of State mandated training during the first year of employment and forty (40) hours every year thereafter. The Chief Probation Officer is a Peace Officer and must meet the standards specified in Sections 1029 and 1031, of the California Government Code. Pursuant to Code, must: Possess a valid California Driver’s License; not be a convicted felon; and, be a U.S. citizen, or a permanent resident alien who has applied for citizenship. Prior to appointment, applicants must submit to a background check, fingerprinting, and physical and psychological examinations to determine whether they meet Peace Officer standards for the position. Salary: $8,158 - $9,915 monthly. (2008)

CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER: Imperial County, El Centro, CA. Summary: Responsible for the overall departmental policy development, program planning, fiscal management, operation and administration of adult and juvenile probation programs including Juvenile Hall. Duties: Works closely with the judges of the Court, the Board of Supervisors, County and Court Executive Officer, and other County Departments in developing and implementing programs related to Probation and Juvenile Hall. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in criminology, criminal justice, sociology, psychology, public or business administration, or a closely related field; and, progressively responsible administrative experience in probation, parole services, and/or corrections, including 5yrs at a management level.  The Chief Probation Officer is a Peace Officer and must meet the standards specified in Sections 1029 and 1031, of the California Government Code.  Salary: $8,158 - $9,915 monthly. (2008)

CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER I: Eighth District Juvenile Court, Utah State Courts, Vernal, UT. Summary: Under general direction of the Court Executive, manages the operations of the probation and intake functions for the eighth district. Oversees evaluation, development, and implementation of services and programs. Duties: Directs operations and provides leadership for probation/intake staff and services; establishes procedures and standards for compliance with legal requirements; evaluates and recommends changes in programs, policies and procedures, and operations; monitors work flow, case processing and workload; participates as a member of the district management team in evaluating, planning and implementing programs; maintains liaison in coordinating activities with judges and the clerk of court. represents district in various interagency activities; i.e., law enforcement, education, human services, local communities and other public agencies and organizations; acts as probation liaison, projects required staffing levels; assists the court executive with budget preparation and monitoring; participates as member of statewide committees, task forces etc. as appropriate. Directs staff training and skill development programs; performs other related administrative and management duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in the behavioral sciences or related field plus six years of experience as a juvenile probation officer or working with delinquent youth.  A Master’s degree in judicial, public, or business administration or directly related field may be substituted for two years of experience. Salary: $22.36-$25.61 per hour. (2008)

COURT EXECUTIVE 1B (ASSISTANT VICINAGE CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER): Superior Court of New Jersey, Essex Vicinage. Summary: Essex Vicinage is seeking an innovative self-starter who wants to make a difference. Duties: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2B (Vicinage Chief Probation Officer), the selected individual will interact with all levels of management and participate in departmental meetings, partnership meetings and on task forces. The selected individual will also evaluate the performance of staff; mentor/coach staff, provide direction and feedback; participate in team or work unit meetings; suggest improvements in work unit operation; recommend changes to organizational structure or work processes; recommend personnel actions (such as hiring, firing, promoting, disciplining or demoting); assign workload/specific duties to staff or team members; conduct formal work performance evaluations with staff or team members; conduct formal work performance evaluations with staff or team members; consult with judges, attorneys or law clerks for litigants with regard to special problems or pending cases and evaluate case management systems to offer suggestions or solutions to existing problems. Demonstrated supervisory experience in a union environment, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse constituents are helpful. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, one of which shall have included experience in planning, organizing and coordinating program or case related activities. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year-for-year basis. A Master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above. Salary: $64,245.54 - $95,832. (2007)