Deputy Chief Probation Officer

Salary : $7,368.22 - $9,874.11 Monthly

Location : Weaverville, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202400040

Department : Probation

Opening Date : 02 / 04 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 11 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Definition

• This position is for a promotional recruitment only. You must already work for Trinity County to apply.

Under administrative direction, assists in planning, organizing, managing, and providing administrative direction and oversight for all functions and activities of the Probation Department; areas of responsibility include adult and juvenile probation, and management of the juvenile detention facility and / or contracted facility collaborations; fosters cooperative working relationships among County departments and with intergovernmental and regulatory agencies and various public and private groups; supervises, oversees, coordinates and reviews the work of staff performing case management of adult and / or juvenile individuals under Probation Department supervision or monitoring; conducts investigations, and prepares reports and recommendations to the court related to sentencing of adult offenders and disposition of juvenile offenders; provides highly responsible and complex professional assistance to the Chief Probation Officer in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.

Examples of Important and Essential Duties

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Participates in the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards in alignment with operations of the Courts and mission and vision of the County; provides leadership, direction and mentoring to staff and effectively promotes the County's values and goals.

Assists in managing, and participates in the development and administration of, the department's budget; directs the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, and supplies; directs the monitoring of and approves expenditures; ensures fiscal accountability; directs and implements budgetary adjustments.

Selects, trains, motivates, and directs assigned personnel; evaluates and reviews work for acceptability and conformance with department standards, including program and project priorities and performance evaluations; works with employees to correct deficiencies; makes discipline recommendations to the Chief Probation Officer; responds to staff questions and concerns.

Contributes to the overall quality of the department's service by participating in the development, review, and implementation of policies and procedures to meet legal and regulatory requirements and County needs; continuously monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors the distribution of work, support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement and recommends changes to the Chief Probation Officer; implements changes upon approval.

Develops cooperative working relationships with partnering County departments, schools, treatment providers, community agencies, law enforcement, and other agencies.

Monitors legal, regulatory, technological, and societal changes and court decisions that may affect the work of the department; determines equipment acquisition, training programs, and procedural changes needed to comply with changing mandates.

Represents the department to other County departments, elected officials, and outside agencies; provides staff support to and serves as member on multi-disciplinary and community teams, committees, and task forces, as necessary.

Conducts a variety of departmental organizational and operational studies and investigations; recommends modifications to programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.

Participates in and makes presentations to the Board of Supervisors, community, and a wide variety of committees, boards, and commissions.

Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of adult and juvenile supervision.

Directs the maintenance of working and official departmental files.

Prepares, reviews, and presents staff reports, various management and information updates, and reports on special projects as assigned by the Chief Probation Officer.

Responds to public inquiries and complaints and assists with resolutions and alternative recommendations; negotiates and resolves significant and controversial issues.

Plans, directs, assigns and oversees the work of assigned probation staff; ensures assigned staff perform duties in an effective manner, consistent with department expectations.

Plans, schedules, prioritizes, and assigns cases, investigations, reports, and related work in consultation with the Chief Probation Officer; communicates status of operations to appropriate personnel, working cooperatively to schedule assignments in accordance with established and special operational priorities; instructs staff in work procedures.

Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the assigned function; recommends within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.

Participates in the selection, training, motivating, and evaluation on assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees on performance issues; reviews staff reports, and other work products prepared by staff; assigns work and provides guidance and direction to staff regarding work plans and methods.

Inspects and evaluates work in progress and upon completion to assure that cases, investigations, reports, and program activities are performed in accordance with County standards and legal requirements.

Prepares complex court and case reports; reviews reports written by other Deputy Probation Officers to ensure accuracy and compliance with court orders and related requirements.

Coordinates assigned probation-related programs; reviews and evaluates program services and makes recommendations for improvements.

Manages the most complex and / or highly sensitive cases; reviews case histories and recommendations on adult and juvenile probation referrals; provides recommendations to the Court on appropriate course of action; advises Deputy Probation Officers on difficult or unusual cases.

Interviews clients, families, and other individuals to identify and evaluate various problems, to determine how each case is to be treated, to evaluate candidacy for probation, custody, and guardianship, and to assess progress of each case; develops and implements case plans based on individual's history and issues.

Works collaboratively with partnering County agencies and programs, schools, treatment providers, community agencies, law enforcement, District Attorney and staff, client attorneys, other legal representation during the course of client probation.

Reviews, interprets, and applies a variety of laws and codes in developing recommendations for courts on appropriate case disposition and sentencing, including application of determinate sentencing procedures and mitigating / aggravating factors.

Completes and files adult and juvenile probation violations.

Makes presentations and / or testifies in court and other hearings regarding sentencing recommendations, probation violations and termination, case disposition, and case related issues.

Requests evaluations, refers, coordinates, and monitors clients' participation in mental health, medical, substance abuse, community service, and related treatment and rehabilitation programs.

Intervenes in crisis situations, counsels individuals and families, and makes referrals.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Desirable Qualifications

Knowledge of :

Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, and evaluation, and supervision of staff.

Public agency budget development, contract administration, administrative practices, and general principles of risk management related to the functions of the assigned area.

Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs.

Functions, policies and procedures of the Probation Department and social service, legal and other law enforcement departments.

Authorities vested within the Probation Department.

Applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and policies applicable to adult and juvenile custody and supervision.

Principles and practices of leadership.

Principles and practices of the Public Safety Officer Procedure Bill of Rights.

Practices of researching probation services issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective staff reports.

Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures.

Principles and practices of adult and juvenile probation work including casework objectives and methods.

Principles and practices of case planning and management including intervention and diversion programs and therapies.

Methods and techniques of observing physical manifestation of chemical dependency.

Court procedures and operations including rules of evidence.

Safety practices and equipment related to the work.

Arrest search and seizure laws and procedures.

Methods and techniques of preserving evidence.

Principles and techniques of interviewing and investigation.

Principles and theories of applied psychology and / or sociology.

General community resources necessary to assist in crime and delinquency control.

Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.

English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.

Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and County staff.

Ability to :

Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls for the Probation Department and assigned program areas.

Assist in preparing and administer large and complex budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost effective manner.

Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of professional, and technical personnel; delegate authority and responsibility.

Select, train, motivate, and evaluate the work of staff and train staff in work procedures.

Evaluate and develop improvements in probation operations, procedures, policies, or methods.

Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.

Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.

Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.

Conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports.

Develop and implement effective case management strategies.

Plan and make effective presentations to authoritative groups such as courts; testify in court.

Effectively represent the County and the department in meetings with governmental agencies and various businesses, the court systems, and professional, regulatory, and legislative organizations.

Direct the establishment and maintenance of a variety of filing, record keeping, and tracking systems.

Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.

Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.

Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.

Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines in politically sensitive situations.

Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Plan, organize, assign, review, and evaluate the work of staff; train staff in work procedures.

Evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods.

Organize, implement, and direct assigned probation activities.

Train others in proper and safe work procedures.

Supervise and monitor an adult and / or juvenile caseload, ensuring the enforcement of terms of probation.

Conduct investigations and evaluations of juvenile and adult actions.

Interpret, apply, and explain complex laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.

Develop and implement effective case management strategies.

Plan and make effective presentations to authoritative groups such as courts; testify in court.

Analyze case-related documents and make appropriate deductions and recommendations.

Make quick, sound, and independent decisions based on facts.

Prepare clear, concise and accurate administrative and technical reports, records, and other correspondence and documents.

Education and Experience :

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be :

Graduation from a four (4)-year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent number of units is required (120 semester or 180 quarter units). The major coursework being in psychology, sociology, criminal justice, or a related field is desirable. A minimum of four (4) years of probation experience of increasing responsibility.

Licenses and Certifications :

Possession of a valid California Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record.

Possession of a valid PC 832 certificate.

Possession of, or ability to obtain within one (1) year of date of appointment, an Advanced Managerial Core Certificate from the Board of State and Community Corrections.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle to transport supervised people and visit various County and meeting sites; maintain Board of State and Community Corrections Standards and Training for Corrections requirements of physical ability, including mobility, physical strength, and stamina to respond to emergency situations and to perform assigned duties; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking and standing. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 50 pounds as necessary to perform job functions.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

Employees work indoors and outdoors potentially at any hour of the day or night, and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, and hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and / or public or private representatives in interpreting and enforcing the law and departmental policies and procedures. The duties of this class are performed in an environment with exposure to criminal offenders, mentally ill individuals, and persons potentially infected with communicable diseases.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be willing to work emergencies and on nights, weekends, and holidays. Must meet physical standards established at pre-employment, by the Board of State and Community Corrections Standards and Training for Corrections as well as ongoing peace officer requirements.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives administrative direction from the Chief Probation Officer. Exercises supervision over professional, technical, and administrative support staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is the Assistant Department Director classification in the Probation Department. The incumbent oversees, directs, and participates in major activities and programs of the Probation Department, including adult and juvenile supervision, and the juvenile detention facility and / or contracted facility collaborations, and is responsible for providing professional-level support to the Chief Probation Officer in a variety of areas. Assists in short- and long-term planning, development, and administration of departmental policies, procedures and services. Successful performance of the work requires an extensive professional background as well as skill in coordinating departmental work with that of other County departments and public agencies. Responsibilities include performing and directing many of the department's day-to-day administrative functions; Responsibilities include planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing and evaluating the work of assigned staff. Incumbents are expected to perform the most complex professional probation work with minimal direction and supervision. This class is distinguished from the Deputy Probation Officer III class in that the latter class provides lead direction to assigned staff, but does not have full supervisory responsibilities over staff and programs. This class is distinguished from the Chief Probation Officer in that the latter has overall management responsibility for all probation programs, functions, and activities, and for developing, implementing, and interpreting public policy.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

In addition to our everyday duties, we have an added responsibility to help in a declared disaster. Under California law, all public employees are Disaster Service Workers and may be called upon in the event of a disaster. The roles and responsibilities for Disaster Service Workers are authorized by the California Emergency Services Act and are defined in the California Government Code 3100-3102; Labor Code 3211.92(b).

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Salary : $7,368 - $9,874