Assistant Deputy Chief Probation Officer

Introduction

This is a departmental promotion. Qualified applicants must currently be employed with the San Joaquin County Probation Department and meet the promotional eligibility requirements as stated in Civil Service Rule 10 Section 3-Eligibility for Promotional examinations. A promotional examination is being given to fill one vacancy in the Probation Department and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application.

A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.

NOTE:

All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send correspondences via US Mail.

• Assists in planning, directing, organizing, staffing and coordinating the program activities of a major probation service program or administrative function involving the care, custody and/or rehabilitation of youths and adults; oversees all operational aspects of assigned area of responsibility; may serve as the assistant superintendent of Juvenile Hall.
• Participates in the selection and assignment of staff as appropriate; supervises and evaluates the work of subordinates and provides administrative and technical direction; assures work quality and accuracy within programs; ensures that employees have adequate training and utilize safe work practices; may conduct daily inspections of the units as assigned to insure compliance with agency standard operations; manages security of equipment and supplies used in the care and control of wards;
  
  initiates corrective action as needed; implements disciplinary action as directed.
• Participates in and/or oversees personnel and labor relations-related activities as assigned; coordinates departmental personnel activities with County Human Resources and Labor Relations as appropriate.
• Assists in planning and conducting in-service training programs; may oversee departmental training activities.
• Conducts and/or participates in conducting administrative investigations and complaints.
• Assists in developing, recommending and implementing administrative policies as well as division operating procedures in response to legislative program requirements or quality improvement efforts; reviews legislation, correspondence, reports and other materials to evaluate impact on areas of responsibility and recommend appropriate action; interprets complex rules, regulations, laws, policies and procedures and stays current on probation-related issues.
• Manages and oversees major Probation Department studies, projects, initiatives or other activities as assigned; develops goals and objectives; identifies specific strategies and work plans for the successful achievement of such goals and objectives.
• Researches, analyzes and prepares program and/or project data and information; may assist with grant development, preparation and/or administration; prepares written communications including reports, memoranda, letters, electronic mail and other documents; prepares charts, graphs and other documents to present conclusions or results; shares information appropriately with boards, groups, committees and others as requested.
• Assists with budget preparation; monitors project expenditures; assists with developing estimates, negotiating terms, reviewing plans/specifications and purchasing materials; compiles and maintains records for annual reports; develops, proposes, presents and justifies new programs, projects, operations and services relative to assigned area; makes recommendations to resolve divisional budget issues and implements adjustments as necessary.
• Attends training programs, academic courses, seminars, conferences and institutes; may serve as a community resource; may speak before public groups and serve on boards and/or committees as the Department representative; provides liaison between divisions of the Probation Department, schools, courts and other agencies.
• May transport individuals, exercise powers of arrest and participate in searches of probationers and their property as required; on occasion may physically restrain or subdue individuals when appropriate for the safety and protection of themselves and others; may be required to carry a firearm in the performance of duties and meet related state and departmental requirements.

PLEASE NOTE:

This is a departmental promotion. Qualified applicants must currently be employed with the San Joaquin County Probation Department and meet the promotional eligibility requirements as stated in Civil Service Rule 10 Section 3-Eligibility for Promotional Examinations.

Principles and practices of public administration including organization, management, supervision, leadership, training and public relations; advanced written…