Assistant Chief Probation Officer

There is an additional 3.35% Management Differential which is added to the posted salary for this class.

Under general direction, the Assistant Chief Probation Officer plans, organizes, and directs the day-to-day activities of all divisions within the Probation Department. The Assistant Chief Probation Officer is also responsible for implementing policy as it is determined by the County Probation Officer; and acting for the County Probation Officer during absences.

• Management principles and methods, including goal setting, program measurements, program development and implementation, and employee supervision
• Function, responsibility and authority of County Probation Department
• The Welfare and Institution Code, the Penal Code, Health and Safety Code, Government Code, Code of Civil Procedures and other laws and regulations relating to probation operations
• The principles and procedures of organizational development, administration, strategic planning
• The principles and procedures of budgetary development and monitoring and reporting
• Principles and procedures of Management Information Systems
• Public relations principles
• Principles of grant funding and management
• Personnel practices, and supervisory techniques
• Public relations techniques
• Labor contract negotiation and employee grievances

• Plan, organize, administer and coordinate the activities of varied probation functions
• Evaluate programs and projects and determine outcome measurements
• Implement and enforce departmental policies and philosophy
• Coordinate the utilization of personnel and other resources within the department
• Prepare and administer budgets and plan for equipment, transportation, space, automation, and personnel
• Interpret the goals, functions and procedures of the Probation Department to the public
• Analyze complex technical and administrative problems, evaluate alternatives and adopt effective courses of action
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards
• Manage professional and support staff including selection, discipline, motivation, training, and evaluation of staff
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others including judicial officers, staff, and the community
• Exercise sound, independent judgment within general policy guidelines and adopt effective courses of action

• One (1) year of full-time experience in the class of Probation Division Chief in Sacramento County service.
• Two (2) years of full-time experience in the class of Assistant Probation Division Chief in Sacramento County service.
• Two (2) years of full-time paid experience in a management capacity assisting in formulating and implementing policies and procedures, planning, budgeting, organizing, and directing through subordinate supervisors the activities of a major facility or division providing the care, custody, and supervision/surveillance of persons under the jurisdiction of a Probation Department or other law enforcement agency.

Note: If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part‑time paid experience may be accumulated and pro‑rated to meet the total experience requirements.

• Compliance with Government Code:
  Incumbents appointed to this class shall meet the minimum standards set forth in California Government Code, Section 1031.
• Other Requirement:
  Must be able to represent the Department and the Chief Probation Officer at meetings, public forums, business events during work hours, evenings and weekends.
• Background/Criminal History:
  Appointees must pass a criminal history and background check, and pursuant to California Government Code, Section 1029, the conviction of a felony is grounds for disqualification from an appointment except if the individual has been granted a full and unconditional pardon for the felony.

The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.

Qualified applicants are encouraged…