Deputy Director - Division of Probation Services

About the role

The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. Together our courts and probation departments are committed to impartial and timely dispute resolution; support for families, litigants, and victims; client rehabilitation; and meaningful community engagement.

This classification will support the Director of the Division by managing the operational work of the Division. The incumbent serves as acting Director in the Director's absence.

This classification is distinguished by managing the day-to-day operation of the Division of Probation Services and has a high level of independent decision‑making authority in visible areas. The position is a deputy division director role at the State Court Administrator’s Office, serving probation staff in the 24 probation departments throughout Colorado. The Division of Probation Services is an innovative, research‑based service organization located in Denver at the Ralph Carr Judicial Center (RCJC). While some tasks can be completed remotely, regular on‑site participation in weekly meetings and division activities is required.

Responsibilities

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the Division of Probation Services.
• Assumes the responsibilities of the Director of Probation Services in the Director's absence.
• Assists the Director of Probation Services with strategic planning, implementation of strategic plans, problem identification, problem solving, risk management, and coordination with other divisions.
• Assists the Director in areas of signing authority, training, hiring procedures, budgetary, legislative, fiscal, and personnel matters.
• Manages multiple probation programs, including the interstate compact, program support, research and evaluation, and staff development programs.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and revision of programs necessary to the administration and operation of the Judicial Department.
• Drafts reports, procedures, rules, recommendations, and Chief Justice Directives.
• Serves as central coordinator for regular communication with field stakeholder groups, Division staff, and external agencies.
• Supervises and provides leadership, direction and coaching to Division managers.
• Oversees multiple units within the Division.
• Assigns tasks and projects to staff; establishes expectations and provides feedback; assists subordinates in establishing goals.
• Attends meetings and training as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Manages multiple operations or programs.
• Has supervisory accountability for other employees, volunteers, or interns.
• Plans, directs and coordinates activities for multiple units.
• Conducts performance appraisals, and provides input into and participates in discipline, dismissal, and hiring processes.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and six years of experience in probation, community supervision, or related experience, which must have included three years of supervisory experience.
• Additional work experience in these or other related fields may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required formal education.
• OR Three years of supervisory experience in the Colorado Judicial Department or other state agency with a minimum of 6 years of experience in probation or community supervision.

Qualifications

• Proven leader with significant experience in a community supervision setting, managing teams or multiple staff.
• Experience in managing complex projects, evaluations, or programs in community supervision.
• Collaborating with executive level leadership.
• Developing, managing, or allocating budgets.
• Experience with legislation or work with legislators or their staff.

Pay

$132,714.00 - $192,435.36 per year (equivalent to $11,059.50 - $16,036.28 per month).

Schedule

Hybrid work environment: while some tasks can be completed remotely, regular on‑site participation in weekly meetings and division activities is required.