Date Posted:

January 15, 2016

Salary:

$194,021 to $293,667 annually depending on experience

Description:

The Chief Probation Officer will lead, direct, and organize the nation’s largest probation department as it continues to build an innovative system, and the culture and infrastructure to sustain it. With 6,500 staff and an $820 million budget, the Department is comprised of 24 field offices, 19 residential treatment camps, and three juvenile halls.
The Chief Probation Officer is key to the success of the County efforts to transform the Department into a truly rehabilitative and restorative justice system. The community at large, and the adult probationers and juvenile offenders supervised by the professionals in the Probation Department, benefit from the rehabilitation and reintegration that the Department provides.
The Chief Probation Officer is a sworn, management position reporting to the Board of Supervisors.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, human services, public or business administration, or a closely related field.
• Five years of highly responsible management experience, leading and providing strategic direction to a complex organization in the field of probation (adult and juvenile), corrections, criminal justice, law enforcement, or social welfare.
• Candidates must meet the minimum standards specified in Section 1029 and 1031 of the Government Code for a peace officer under Section 830.5, and other continuing requirements established by law. Final candidates will be subject to a thorough background check.
• The individual hired will have a California Class “C” driver license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
• U.S. citizenship is required for appointment to this position.

How to Apply:

Please go to:
http://governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty in order to submit your application, cover letter, resume, record of accomplishments, verification of degrees, and current salary.
Confidential inquiries welcomed to:
BILL DUKES
County of Los Angeles
Department of Human Resources
Talent Solutions Division
500 W. Temple Street, Room 555
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213.974.2454
wdukes@hr.lacounty.gov

Filing Deadline:

February 18, 2016