Assistant Chief Probation Officer

Colusa County offers a 3% at 50 Classic Retirement Formula!

 Join Colusa County as our next Chief Probation Officer and take the lead in shaping the future of community safety, justice, and rehabilitation! This is an exceptional opportunity to guide a dedicated team and make a lasting difference in the lives of youth, adults, and families throughout our County.

Reporting to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court, you will supervise, plan, and coordinate the activities and operations of the Probation Department, including both adult and juvenile probation programs. This position provides highly responsible professional and technical leadership in the areas of probation, corrections, and criminal justice, ensuring services are effective, fair, and focused on both accountability and rehabilitation. You’ll ensure programs meet the highest standards of professionalism and legal compliance while fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and respect within the department.

In this role, you will partner with the Courts, law enforcement agencies, and community organizations to promote public safety while supporting individuals on their journey toward positive change. You’ll have the opportunity to modernize programs, mentor staff, and strengthen partnerships that make our communities safer and more resilient.

This is a pivotal leadership position where your vision, compassion, and integrity will drive the future of probation services in Colusa County. If you’re ready to lead with purpose, inspire others, and make an impact that matters, we invite you to apply today. To learn more about this position, please check out the job description pages HERE.

This recruitment is open until filled. It is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible, as the recruitment may close at any time after the first review.

(Note: The selection process steps may change with or without notice.)

What are the benefits?

• A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve
• Work-life balance
• A lifetime paycheck (after 5 years of service): 
  • 3% @ 50 for Classic Members
  • 2.5% @ 57 for New Members
• Amazing health care benefits at NO COST to you, unless you choose a premium health care plan
• Authentically kind and engaged leadership who truly enjoy developing staff
• Deferred Compensation
• Management Leave: 10 days annually
• Paid time off: vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Vacation Parity: Previous service with a public agency counts towards vacation accrual at Colusa County. A public agency includes cities, counties, districts, the military, and similar entities. To learn more about vacation parity, please see our Benefits Summary.

Qualifications

The following requirements generally demonstrate possession of the minimum requisite knowledge and ability necessary to perform the duties of the position.