Deputy Chief Probation Officer

About the role

Known for its collaborative culture and stellar reputation, the Probation Department is seeking a Deputy Chief Probation Officer (DCPO) to join its outstanding executive team. Under the direction of the Chief Probation Officer, the DCPO will plan, organize and direct the activities of a Division in the Probation Department. As a member of the executive team, a DCPO is responsible for embracing innovation and providing vision and guidance to meet the challenges of the present and shape the Department of the future, while maintaining or exceeding the current standard of excellence. The DCPO is an at-will assistant department leader position which serves at the pleasure of the Chief Probation Officer and is exempt from the civil service system. The selected DCPO is anticipated to initially oversee either Adult Community Supervision Services or Adult Pretrial and Court Services.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and direct the activities of a Division in the Probation Department.
• Embrace innovation and provide vision and guidance to meet the challenges of the present and shape the Department of the future, while maintaining or exceeding the current standard of excellence.
• Oversee either Adult Community Supervision Services or Adult Pretrial and Court Services (initially).
• Effectively manage a broad and demanding portfolio while maintaining strong relationships throughout the County.
• Participate in numerous countywide and multidisciplinary workgroups.
• Be available to travel regularly throughout the County and beyond.

Requirements

• Ability to effectively manage a broad and demanding portfolio while maintaining strong relationships throughout the County.
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout the County and beyond.
• Capacity to participate in numerous countywide and multidisciplinary workgroups.
• Aptitude for embracing innovation and providing vision and guidance to meet challenges and shape the department's future.
• Serve at the pleasure of the Chief Probation Officer; exempt from the civil service system (at-will position).