Job Opportunity

Chief Probation Officer
Modoc County

Date Posted:

August 10, 2016

Salary:

$75,984-$96,984

Description:

The Chief Probation Officer is a department head classification with responsibility for the administration of the County’s Adult and Juvenile probation programs. The Chief Probation Officer is appointed by the Modoc Superior Court-judge of the juvenile court in accordance with Welfare and Institutions Code section 270 and Penal Code Section 1203.6

Qualifications:

Principles, practices and philosophy of law enforcement, particularly as related to the field of adult and juvenile probation. Principles, methods and techniques of legal and social service research and investigation, Judicial procedures, sentencing regulations and rules of evidence. Applicable laws, policies and regulations. Social, medical, educational and other resources available in the community. Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation and the supervision of staff. Principles and practices of budget development and administration. Computer applications related to the work. Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone, occasionally where relations may be strained.

Five(5) years of broad and extensive professional work experience in adult and juvenile probation work, including at least three(3) years of experience in a management, supervisory, or lead position.

Graduation from college with a BA/BS in criminology, sociology, psychology, social work or closely related field.

How to Apply:

To be considered for this career opportunity, please forward a letter of interest and your resume with current salary and five work-related references (who will not be contacted until mutual interest is established) to: Modoc County Office of Administration, Human Resources, 204 South Court Street, Room 100, Alturas, CA 96101

Filing Deadline:

Open Until Filled

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