Job Opportunity

Chief Probation Officer
Sutter County

Date Posted:

February 2, 2015

Salary: 

$8,467 – $10,309/Monthly

Description:

This is a department head classification with overall responsibility for the administration and management of the Probation Department, including involvement in Tri-County Juvenile Hall operations.  Primary responsibility includes directing, administering, and supervising the operations and programs of a probation department engaged in investigating cases involving adult and juvenile offenders, adjustment of such offenders, and the prevention of juvenile delinquency and crime.  Work is performed within a broad framework of general policy; and requires creativity and resourcefulness to accomplish goals and objectives, and in applying concepts, plans and strategies which may deviate from traditional methods and practices.  The incumbent supervises a staff of professional, technical, and clerical personnel requiring strong administrative and technical skills.  Sutter County’s juvenile hall services are administered through a Tri-County Juvenile Hall joint powers agreement, with neighboring Yuba County as lead agency.

Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, behavioral science or related field and five years of increasingly responsible experience in probation or corrections, including three years in a responsible management or supervisory capacity; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.  A Master’s Degree may be substituted for one year of experience. Additional information on this recruitment and the duties, knowledge, and abilities for this position are available in the job brochure on our website @  www.suttercounty.org.http://www.suttercounty.org

How to Apply:

For more information regarding specific job duties and the application process, visit www.suttercounty.org or call 530-822-7113.  Submit application materials to Sutter County Human Resources, 1160 Civic Center Blvd., Suite B, Yuba City, CA 95993.

Filing Deadline:

Closes: February 20, 2015

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