Supervising Probation Officer

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR 4: Office of Trial Court Services, Probation Services Division, Child Support Enforcement Services, AOC. Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated administrative professional for the Probation Child Support Enforcement Services Unit in the AOC. Duties: Reporting to a court executive, the Administrative Supervisor 4 will be the lead technical supervisor responsible for coordinating automated support and new technologies for central office and vicinage child support enforcement operations. Responsibilities include working with Judiciary, Department of Human Services, other state agencies and contractor staff to implement and support a new statewide automated child support system (NJKiDS). Other responsibilities include but are not limited to supervision of professional staff, coordinating NJKiDS enhancements and maintenance, providing technical support, coordinating internet/intranet site maintenance, conducting research, performing analyses, and developing recommended procedures designed to enhance the enforcement of child support. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of increasingly responsible professional experience, two years of which shall have included experience in Program Administration including: development, coordination, analysis, implementation, administration or research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional or professional experience for education 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: $62,232 - $100,870. (2009)

PROBATE EXAMINER: Superior Court of California, Marin County. Summary: Under direction, reviews, examines and analyzes probate, conservatorship and guardianship files and documents in pending matters set for hearing in court; ensures that all documents provided are accurate, legally and procedurally sufficient and that adequate information is available for the Probate Judge and Commissioner to make an appropriate ruling; performs related work as required. Duties: Reviews files to ensure that documentation is legally and procedurally sufficient and in compliance with appropriate local rules; assures files have no outstanding issues; ensures appropriate distribution of assets against the will, and reviews cases for final discharge. Reviews petitions for conservatorship and guardianships; notes deficiencies and contacts attorneys and petitioners to resolve problems and issues. Reviews reports prepared by Conservatorship Investigators and requests additional information as needed. Prepares written analyses and calendar notes for judicial officers; sets forth the facts of each petition; determines which cases may be granted without review by the Probate judicial officers; summarizes the legal factors and relevant issues, and makes recommendations for action. Reviews the probate calendar with the Probate judicial officers, records tentative decisions and provides information regarding complex, contested or otherwise difficult cases. Reviews attorney fee requests for reasonableness, following established guidelines, recommends payment or reductions as appropriate; reviews and approves applications from private conservatorship fiduciaries. Provides information to attorneys, investigators, the public and others regarding the probate process, procedures and specific issues regarding cases in question; advises attorneys and petitioners regarding requirements which must be met prior to the court proceedings; works with attorneys and petitioners to resolve deficiencies and discrepancies in pending probate matters. Performs a variety of legal research and briefs the Probate judicial officers regarding unusual case issues prior to hearings. Qualifications: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business, accounting, political science or a field related to the work, and two years of responsible experience in legal and financial documentation and analysis which included direct experience working with documents and procedures related to probate, conservatorship and guardianship cases. A paralegal certificate may substitute for the work experience. Salary: $60,632 - $74,193. (2009)

COURT SERVICES SUPERVISOR 4: New Jersey Judiciary, Office of Trial Court Services, Probation Services Division, AOC. Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a detail-oriented individual for the River Regional Intensive Supervision Program (ISP) Office of the Probation Services Division, Intensive Supervision Program. Duties: The position entails supervising the activities of ISP Court Service Officers, support staff and consultants assigned to assessment duties in the Intensive Supervision Program and assist the Regional Supervisor in the management of the regional office. The selected individual will coordinate the solicitation, review, and processing of program applications from county and state correctional institutions; write assessment reports as directed; provide training in assessment report preparation; assist in the field supervision of ISP Court Service Officers, including back-up supervision; supervise group community service sites and ISP group meetings; and perform other related duties as directed. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of increasingly responsible professional experience, two years of which shall have included experience in case management; supervision, monitoring and intervention with offenders, or enforcement of court orders. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional or professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may substitute 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: $60,419 - $97,932. (2008)

COURT EXECUTIVE 2A: New Jersey Judiciary, Office of Trial Court Services, Probation Services Division, AOC. Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a manager to join the Probation Services Division, Intensive Supervision Program (ISP). The Court Executive 2a will be responsible for implementing procedures to meet ISP’s expansion goals. Duties: Under the general supervision of the Court Executive3 (Director of the Intensive Supervision Program) or other supervisory personnel, the selected individual will perform the following major functions: coordinates and represents the program on the ISP Screening Board including overseeing the scheduling of all Board matters; chair Screening Board as needed which entails reviewing assessments, coordinating the transport of volunteer SB members to various institutions and overseeing the interviewing of the applicants; oversee the production of the Supervising ISPO’s and hold quarterly meetings; coordinate with program managers to promote innovation, identify best practices and meet yearly program goals; develops policies and procedures for applicant processing system, deployment of program resources and perform internal investigations as directed; assists in maintaining control of the ISP budget; implements provisions of NJSA 2C:44 with county prosecutor’s offices and Attorney General; serve as a liaison between the program and the Department of Corrections and other State law enforcement agencies; respond to customer service concerns; represent ISP on various committees; coordinate resentencing applications; implement and make effective the implementation of new initiatives; evaluate, develop and manage human resources including team development, hiring and evaluating; act as the Clerk of the “2A/2C Court”; assists in the management of the ISP Program; develop statistical models as needed; chair and coordinate the scheduling of the ISP Damage Committee; updating the Policy Manual in addition to other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. 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. 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 experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience. Salary: $71,165 - $103,463. (2008)

COURT SERVICES SUPERVISOR 2: Superior Court of New Jersey, Essex Vicinage. Newark, NJ. Summary: The Probation Division of Essex Vicinage has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic professional, who wants to make a difference. Duties: The selected candidate will coordinate with heads of internal or external units or community; define objectives for work performance, e.g., performance standards, performance, management or work outputs; direct (coordinate) work between units or teams; implement vision or leadership strategies to accomplish organizational or unit goals; lead a case management team; plan implementation of projects or programs; prioritize work or work operations for unit or organization and set goals for organization or unit directives. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Three years of increasingly responsible professional experience, one of which shall have included experience in Case Management; Calendar Management and Program Administration including: development, analysis, implementation, administration or research. 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 experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $52,667.68 - $91, 442.69. (2008)

COURT SERVICES OFFICER 3: The New Jersey Judiciary, Office of Trial Court Services, Probation Services Division, Administrative Office of the Courts. Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking detail-oriented individuals with take-charge skills who enjoy working with people to join the state’s Probation Services Division, Intensive Supervision Program. Duties: Under the general supervision of the Regional Supervisor of ISP or other supervisory personnel, the selected individuals will supervise high-risk offenders, and assist program participants in attaining specific goals that ensure the successful completion of the Intensive Supervision Program. The selected candidates will assist in identifying vocational, economic, and psychological needs while monitoring participants for compliance with program conditions providing necessary programs and assistance. Duties will also include completing assessment reports, performing supervisory assignments, and other related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. Four years of increasingly responsible experience in casework involving supervising offenders, gathering and analyzing case-related information; determining client needs; providing access to social services, therapeutic interventions or rehabilitative assistance; and/or preparing reports of findings and recommendations. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience as indicated above on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience. Experience supervising high-risk offenders is helpful. Salary: $60,419 - $92,719. (2008)

COURT EXECUTIVE 2A: Office of Trial Court Services, Probation Services Division, Intensive Supervision Program, AOC. Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a manager to join the Probation Services Division, Intensive Supervision Program (ISP). Duties: The selected candidate will be responsible for managing the ISP Research and Information Technologies Unit. Under the supervision of the Court Executive 3A (Director of ISP) or other supervisory personnel, the selected individual will perform the following major functions: manage all aspects of qualitative and quantitative research, develop program expansion models for the Department of Corrections, Office of Legislative Services and Office of Management and Budget, create and implement innovative methods for program growth and development, formulate program policy and procedures to better utilize resources, monitor and evaluate statewide program performance, serve as an AOC representative to the Department of Corrections GEAR Evaluation Committee, manage the operations of the department NCIC terminal, manage judiciary automation resources for over 200 people including the ISP administrative office and 6 statewide regional offices, develop, implement and oversee statewide mission critical application systems, plan and manage wireless solutions and projects, oversee the application development and operation of smartphones for field use, analyze workflow systems to determine and efficiency, develop and implement statewide technological solutions to enhance the efficiency of work processes, manage crisis situations, which may involve complex technical hardware or software problems, formulate and recommend operating IT budget, develop ISP and Probation IT policy, chair and coordinate the ISP IT System Evaluation Committee, perform as a member and advise the ISP Management Team and Labor Management Committee, provide human resources support through hiring and evaluating staff. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Five (5) years of professional administrative and/or program management experience, three (3) of which shall have included responsibility for program development and/or implementation and for supervision of staff. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience. Salary: $71,165 - $103,463. (2008)

COURT SERVICES SUPERVISOR 2: Probation Division, Trenton, New Jersey. Summary: The Mercer Vicinage is seeking a highly motivated self-starter to supervise a team in the Adult Unit of its Probation Division. Duties: The selected candidate will manage and coordinate the diversified work activities of a team composed of professional, paraprofessional and clerical support personnel. The successful candidate will monitor, assign, evaluate, lead, and oversee the work activities and allocation of resources of a team; develop procedures to ensure efficient operations; regulate the flow of work in accordance with Outcome Based Supervision standards; provide direction for achieving goals; assure that quality standards are met; recommend and/or implement personnel actions 9hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, disciplining, rewarding); determine staff training needs; and mediate conflict among team members. Alternate workweek hours apply to this position. Performs related work as required. 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 for education on a year for year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $54,247.71 - $94,185.97 (2008)

VICINAGE ASSISTANT CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER: Chief Executive 1B, Superior Court of New Jersey, Probation Division, Cape May Court House, NJ. Summary: The Judiciary of New Jersey, Atlantic/Cap May Court House is seeking a highly motivated, dynamic professional to perform and lead in a challenging environment. Duties: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2A (Vicinage Chief Probation Officer), this individual is responsible for the administration, direction and coordination of all activities for a major section of the Probation Division. Specific duties include assisting in developing and administering policies, statues, court rules and directives; preparing and administering the budget, recommending assignment of personnel; determining goals and objectives; administering grievance procedures and disciplinary actions; overseeing the collection and disbursement of all court ordered monies; arranging training for personnel, supervising and evaluating staff. Does related work as required. 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 for education on a year for year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $65,691.06 - $97,989.16 (2008)

COURT EXECUTIVE 1B: Vicinage Assistant Chief Probation Officer, Middlesex Vicinage – Probation Division, New Jersey. Summary: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 21B (Vicinage Chief Probation Officer) is responsible for assisting the direction and supervision of the daily operations of the Probation Division. Duties: Evaluate the performance of staff. Mentor/coach staff; provide direction and feedback. Confer with members of a case management team for program or case management. Recommend improvement in operating procedures or administrative practices. Recommend procedures to ensure compliance with court orders. Interview job or team applicants. Recommend changes to organizational structure or work processes. Recommend or initiate disciplinary action or recognition of employees. Supervise employees. Recommend personnel actions (such as hiring, firing, promoting, disciplining or demoting). Reconcile work of staff or team members. Correct work of staff or team members. Determine staff or team members’ training needs. Instruct staff or team members on work-related matters. Conduct formal work performance evaluations with staff or team members. Performs related work as required. 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 for education on a year for year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $65,691.06 - $97,989.16 (2008)

COURT EXECUTIVE 1B: Assistant Chief Probation Officer, Probation Division, Bergen County Justice Center, Hackensack, NJ. Summary: The Bergen Vicinage is seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent leadership and communication skills who wants to make a difference. Duties: Under the general direction of the Vicinage Chief Probation Officer (Probation Division manager), the selected individual will evaluate the performance of staff; mentor, coach staff, provide direction and feedback; participate in team 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); 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. 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 for education on a year for year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $65,691.06 - $97,989.16 (2008)

SUPERVISORY PROBATION OFFICER – PRE AND POST DISPOSITION SUPERVISION: Family Court Social Services, Location varies. Duties: Incumbent is responsible for managing one of the Pre and Post Adjudicated Probation Supervision Units. Ensures timely dissemination of juvenile cases to probation officers, effective investigations, validation of the initiation of cases in the juvenile social file, facilitation of family group conferences, development of pre-trial reports to support sound case management, service coordination and supervision (including home and school visits and curfew checks), as well as consultation with the Office of the Attorney General and defense counsel and families of youth throughout all phases of adjudication. Serves as an experienced manager for case management, services coordination and supervision of youths and their families, ensuring that probation officers under their supervision operate from a strength-based approach, emphasizing positive youth and family development. Additionally serves as a member of the supervisory management team within the division, lending assistance and support toward accomplishment of branch and division wide objectives. Provides a variety of investigative, pre-trial and post-disposition services and case management guidance and support to staff. Accompanies probation officers to status, trial or disposition court hearings to ensure timely submission of reports and, when necessary, presents cases in court. Works a flexible schedule to include one or more evening tours of duty to provide supervision over evening activities. Identifies needs and plans and conducts training programs for staff. Ensures staff members are abreast of cutting-edge theories, practices, policies, procedures and objectives in the field of juvenile justice. Prepares monthly narrative and statistical reports detailing work of the unit. Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in social sciences, plus five years of experience managing social service programs geared toward juveniles and their families. (A relevant master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience.) Appointees to this position must not have passed their 37th birthday in the month of appointment in order to qualify for mandatory law enforcement separation/retirement at age fifty-seven. Previous qualifying law enforcement experience under CSRS or FERS may be counted toward eligibility. Proof of education must be submitted with your application, or your application will not be considered. Please submit a copy of your most recent performance evaluation, if available, with your application. Salary: $86,297 - $113,007. (2009)

SUPERVISORY DRUG COURT PROBATION OFFICER: Family Court Social Services, 409 E Street, NW, Washington, D.C. Summary: Duties: Incumbent is responsible for managing the Juvenile Drug Court Treatment and Supervision Unit. Monitors and supervises a team of substance abuse counselors, probation officers, one deputy clerk and interns, providing guidance, training, and evaluation, and ensuring compliance with division and branch policies, procedures, goals and objectives. Serves as an experienced member of a supervisory management team, lending assistance and support in accomplishment of branch and division objectives. Ensures all substance abuse services, referrals and written and oral interpretations of therapeutic services are carried out in a manner consistent with established guidelines and protocols governing substance abuse treatment as set by the D.C. Department of Health’s Addition Prevention and Recovery Administration. Ensures probation supervision/monitoring (including home and school visits, curfew checks, pre-trial plans, progress reports and social studies) are conducted consistent with established guidelines and standards set by the division. Identifies need and plans and conducts training programs for staff. Ensures staff members are abreast of cutting-edge theories and practices in the delivery of substance abuse treatment and prevention, as well as alternative community-based services to ensure continuity in services delivery to youths and families. Prepares monthly narrative and statistical reports detailing work of the unit. Qualifications: A master’s degree in social sciences, plus four years of experience managing social service programs geared toward juveniles and their families. Appointees to this position must not have passed their 37th birthday in the month of appointment in order to qualify for mandatory law enforcement separation/retirement at age fifty-seven. Previous qualifying law enforcement experience under CSRS or FERS may be counted toward eligibility. Additionally, appointees must have current Level II Certified Addiction Counselor certification to practice substance abuse counseling and clinical supervision in the District of Columbia, and the ability to acquire a Master Addiction Certification (MAC) within no less than two years following acceptance of the position. Proof of education and certification must be submitted with your application, or your application will not be considered. Please submit a copy of your most recent performance evaluation, if available, with your application. Salary: $82,961 - $107,854 (2008)

PROGRAM MANAGER – PRE & POST PROBATION SUPERVISION: Family Court Social Services, 409 E. Street, NW, Washington, D.C. Duties: Incumbent manages the Pre and Post Disposition Probation Supervision Branch of the division, and is responsible for ensuring effective accomplishment of duties and responsibilities necessary to accomplish timely and effective case processing, dispositional recommendations, case management and supervision, as well as additional activities relative to assigned goals and objectives. Interacts with the judiciary, juvenile justice stakeholders and other court systems staff to achieve cooperative relationships and ensure proper workflow across satellite offices including: pre-trial investigations, home and school visits, curfew monitoring, collateral interviews, case management, service referrals, community supervision, and public education on division initiatives. Serves as an experienced member of the branch responsible for cases assigned and designated to appropriate satellite offices, based on criteria established for all satellite offices and police service areas. Serves as an experienced member of the senior management team, lending assistance and support toward accomplishment of system-wide objectives. Directly supervises Supervisory Probation Officers responsible for various satellite offices, and instructs following initial assessment and initiation of cases, based on social factors and public safety risk through adjudication. Ensures carrying out of monthly caseload audits, and tracks statistical data on all activities. Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in a social science, plus five years of experience with social service programs geared toward juveniles and their families. Appointees to this position must not have passed their 37th birthday in the month of appointment in order to qualify for mandatory law enforcement separation/retirement at age fifty-seven. Previous qualifying law enforcement experience under CSRS or FERS may be counted toward eligibility. Please submit a copy of your most recent performance evaluation, if available, with your application. Salary: $98,033 - $127,442 (2008)

PROBATION OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR: Probation-Mohave County . Duties: Under general supervision, oversees, manages, supervises and administers the day-to-day and overall operations of one or more work units of the Mohave County Probation Office. Serves as a working supervisor in handling a case load. Participates in a variety of probation-related personnel management, fiscal management, records management, office management, space and equipment management, public education, research and advisory services and intergovernmental relates related to probation operations and services. Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor’s Degree with a preference in the behavioral sciences or a related field from an accredited college or university (as required by Arizona Revised Statute A.R.S. 8-203 and Part 6, Chapter 1, Section 6-106 of the Arizona Code of Judicial Administration) AND four (4) years experience in the fields of corrections or probation, or working with offenders or delinquents in some equivalent capacity with one (1) year in an administrative or supervisory capacity OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge and skills have been achieved. Salary: $1,804 Bi-weekly. (2008)

DEPUTY CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT: Judicial Branch of Arizona in Maricopa County. Summary: This position reports directly to the Chief Probation Officer and performs work of considerable difficulty in preparing and maintaining the budget, administration, development, organization, and direction of Juvenile Probation Department, Court and County Strategic Plans. Duties: Leader in budget preparation and presentation; Participates in the planning for future programming and strategies for implementation; Continually reviews organizational structure to assure decision making at lowest level; Supervises the day-to-day operations of administrative staff; Trains staff for future supervisory responsibilities; Supervises the research of new programs, procedures and trends; Coordinates and participates in training and staff development programs; Directs development and implementation of departmental policies and programs; Coordinates the hiring, transfer and reassignment of staff; Participates in other personnel matters; May act as the Chief Juvenile Probation Officer as required; Represents Maricopa County Judicial Branch in the most positive manner with prospective formal and current clients, suppliers and the community we serve, interacts effectively with a diverse group of staff, and other customers of our Services; Effectively learns from and uses operating practices of the department and Maricopa County Judicial Branch; Upholds the mission statement; Maricopa County Judicial Branch – Provide people with the access to a public forum and for dispute resolution and court services so citizens can realize timely, fair, economical, individualized justice and to also serve the community by assisting children and families in need; Handles confidential information with tact and discretion. Qualifications: The ideal candidate must possess the minimum of a Master’s Degree from an academically accredited college or university and 8 years of Administrative experience with 5 years of supervisory experience. Or a Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years of Administrative experience with 5 years of supervisory experience. Salary: $60,507 - $90,771. (2006)

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