Adult Misdemeanor Probation Director

Summary

We’re looking for a motivated and skilled Adult Misdemeanor Probation Director to lead and manage the county's Adult Probation program. This is a key leadership role, reporting directly to the Board of County Commissioners and the Administrative District Judge, where you’ll oversee a variety of professional, managerial, and administrative responsibilities.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the department in strategic planning, personnel management, and policy development to ensure the successful delivery of probation services and compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Oversee the department’s budget, including grant-funded programs, and manage service contracts aimed at enhancing probation services.
• Act as the liaison with community organizations, focusing on adult offender development, victim services, and treatment needs of adult misdemeanor populations.
• Represent the court during "preliminary inquiry" staffing, develop key contacts involved in adult proceedings, and mediate between the court and offenders to ensure compliance with restitution orders.
• Direct and manage departmental programs such as adult supervision, community service, and restitution programs, ensuring the successful reintegration of offenders into society.
• Lead, supervise, and manage all full-time, part-time, and contracted staff, fostering a productive and supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive understanding of national, state, and local adult probation laws, issues, and best practices.
• Specialized expertise in community organizing, adult corrections, and the dynamics of the adult misdemeanor court process.
• Experience in social casework practices and the court system.
• Criminal laws related to offenders and probation laws.
• Psychotropic medications, drug testing, HIPAA, and Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) as applied to probation.
• Special populations including sex offenders, mental health offenders, gangs, and culturally diverse groups.
• Ability to analyze psychological, psychiatric, drug/alcohol evaluations, and case management plans, ensuring the development of appropriate and actionable case plans.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in social services, criminal justice, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years related experience, with 2 years in a supervisory capacity, or equivalent education and experience.

Additional Requirements

• POST Certification (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Advanced POST Certification within 6 years of employment.

Benefits

Competitive Pay: $91,728.00 - $108,992.00 annual, depending on experience.
Amazing Benefits: Enjoy an exceptional benefits package including health care for eligible employees and their dependents at our free medical clinic offering primary care, select medications and select lab services.
Generous Paid Time Off: Full-time employees earn up to 8 hours of vacation each month, with increases based on years of service—because we believe in giving you the time to recharge!
Retirement: The County provides a robust retirement plan through the Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI), helping you plan for your future.
Student Loan Forgiveness: As a public employer our employees may qualify for the federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness program.