$85.65-$109.29 Hourly / $14,846.00-$18,943.00 Monthly / $178,152.00-$227,318.00 Yearly
1. Directs the activities and personnel of the adult probation department.
2. Develops department policies, methods and procedures and formulates plans for the rehabilitation of probationers.
3. Cooperates with various agencies, law enforcement bodies and interested persons and groups regarding programs of crime and adult delinquency prevention; makes recommendations to court for effecting betterments in procedures and services.
4. Prepares annual budget estimates for personal and non-personal services covering the various activities of the department; subsequently, is responsible for controlling expenditures within limitations of authorized appropriations.
5. Directs and participates in the preparation of required periodic reports of department operations and the maintenance of required records and files.
6. Serves as a member of the county parole commission.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Requires comprehensive knowledge of: social, economic and psychological factors contributing to criminal and other antisocial behavior; the applicable provisions of the law relating to the functions and duties of the probation officer and the legal rights and obligations of public offenders; the organization, operations and procedures of the municipal court and adult probation department.
Requires considerable ability to: establish and maintain effective administrative relationships with subordinate supervisors and adult offenders and respondents; plan, organize, assign and administer and review the work of subordinates; effect harmonious working relationships with numerous public and private agencies and individuals engaged in the apprehension, conviction and rehabilitation of adult offenders.
Requires considerable skill in the techniques of administering adult probation activities and in evaluating and counseling adult probationers.
Requires completion of a four-year college or university, with a baccalaureate degree, with major course work in the social sciences.
Requires at least nine years of progressively responsible social welfare experience, especially as applied to adult or family case work, including four years of responsible supervisory and administrative experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.