COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA. DEPUTY CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER (DCPO) County of Santa Barbara. Deputy Chief Probation Officer (DCPO)

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1 COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA Deputy Chief Probation Officer (DCPO) Salary: $104,616 - $142,274 (DOE/DOQ) Salary range includes base pay plus unit cash allowance of $6,149 and a car allowance of $2,236 per year. This salary range reflects the negotiable range for hire.

2 Prietos Boys Camp (LPBC). The Department also provides investigation and supervision services for juvenile and adult offenders as ordered by the Santa Barbara County Superior Court, supervises adult offenders realigned to the County by the State as a result of the 2011 Public Safety Realignment Act (AB109), and provides victim assistance through notification services and the collection of restitution. The Department s mission is to protect and serve the community by providing information and recommendations to the Courts; providing safe, secure and effective juvenile detention and treatment programs; enforcing court orders and post release community supervision conditions, requiring offender responsibility/accountability, and supporting rehabilitation; and supporting victims of crimes by facilitating reparation and restitution collection. Their vision includes: promoting justice and safety in the community through delivering corrections services that are evidence based, community oriented, strength based, and family focused; guiding, motivating and directing offenders to take personal responsibility for their actions and facilitating case plans that support the success of probationers and realigned offenders in the community; maintaining collaborative partnerships with Courts, law enforcement, schools and community service agencies; supporting victims by serving as an informational resource, establishing and collecting restitution, and providing balanced and restorative justice interventions for the community; and encouraging active and informed citizen and community responses to crime. THE COUNTY Santa Barbara County is located along the Pacific Coast, about 90 miles north of Los Angeles, and has a moderate year-round Mediterranean climate. The population of Santa Barbara County is almost 447,000, including about 142,000 residents living in the unincorporated communities. The eight incorporated cities within the County are: Buellton, Carpinteria, Goleta, Guadalupe, Lompoc, Santa Barbara (the County seat), Santa Maria and Solvang. The County spans over 2,700 square miles, of which incorporated cities occupy about 2.6%. The population is approximately 45% Caucasian, 45% Hispanic, 5% Asian American, 2% African American, and 3% Other. THE DEPARTMENT The Santa Barbara County Probation Department is part of the Public Safety Functional Group, along with Fire, Sheriff s Office, Court Special Services, District Attorney s Office, and Public Defender s Officer. The Probation Department, established in 1909, has been providing effective community corrections solutions to Santa Barbara County residents for over 100 years. The Department provides custody, education, vocational and treatment services for youth detained at the Santa Maria Juvenile Hall (SMJH) and the Los Employees are the Department s greatest asset. The effectiveness of the Department is directly related to the extent to which all employees adhere to the following values: honesty, integrity, dedication, loyalty, teamwork, and ethical work performance. These values are the foundation upon which employees perform their duties and interact with one another, the Courts, probationers, partner agencies, and the general public. The following Organizational Values and Code of Ethics guide the Department s efforts to serve and protect the citizens of Santa Barbara County: We value and promote a positive work environment, the competency of all staff, the development and demonstration of leadership, innovation and flexibility within the organization, and the effective use of all public resources. In recognition of the profound responsibilities inherent in a profession dedicated to the adjustment of social relationships, Probation Department employees acknowledge these to be our guiding principles as our Code of Ethics: serve with humility; act without prejudice; uphold the law with dignity; be objective in the performance of my duties; respect the inalienable rights of all persons; maintain confidences entrusted to me; cooperate with fellow workers and related agencies; be aware of my responsibilities to the individual and to the community; improve my professional standards through continuously seeking knowledge and understanding; and conduct my personal life with decorum.

3 The Probation Department has an annual operating budget of almost $56 million and employs a staff of 330 people. Probation Officers supervise more than 5,000 adults and juveniles in the community, including about 100 in the juvenile hall and camp. The Probation Department is well respected throughout the State, and is recognized as progressive, innovative and data-driven. The Department has implemented a wide variety of evidence-based programs to strengthen families, suppress gang activity, and address alcohol and drug abuse, as these behaviors contribute to criminal activity. These programs, created in collaboration with the Courts, schools, local law enforcement agencies, and County health and human services departments, are located throughout Santa Barbara County. Divisions within the Department are as follows: Adult Services Division With budgeted staff positions, this Division serves and protects the community by providing sentencing recommendations to the court in accordance with sentencing laws, monitoring offenders and providing offenders with the opportunity for treatment and to maintain law-abiding behavior while in the community under supervision. The Division provides all adult services (court investigation, case management and field supervision) for adult offenders under the court s jurisdiction as well as those being released from prison on community supervision. Special services include electronic monitoring through GPS, Substance Abuse Treatment Court (SATC), Mental Health Treatment Court (MHTC), Veterans Treatment Court (VTC), Dual Diagnosis Treatment Court (DDX), Re-Entry Drug Court (RDC), jail discharge planning, the Probation Report and Resource Centers (PRRC), Compliance Response Teams (CRT) and specialized caseloads and services for sex offenders, gang members and domestic violence. Juvenile Services Division With 56.5 budgeted staff positions, this Division serves and protects the community by providing investigation and offender supervision services for the courts and providing treatment opportunities to youth and their families through maximizing collaborative partnerships within the community. The Santa Barbara County Juvenile Probation Division consists of intake, court investigation and field supervision. Services include Victim Restitution and juvenile services such as the monitoring of youth in out-of-home placement, referrals for mental health assessments, and participation in juvenile drug court and Helping Achieve Resiliency Treatment (HART) court. Orders of probation require a wide variety of activities, including drug testing, the collection of fees, fines and victim restitution, probation searches, the monitoring of school performance, and referrals of youth and families to various community treatment interventions. Institutions With 109 budgeted staff positions, this Division serves and protects the community by operating safe and secure detention and treatment facilities, providing alternative programs to custody for youth, and contracting for shelter care services for status offenders. The Probation Department operates one 24-hour maximum security juvenile hall. The Susan J. Gionfriddo Juvenile Justice Center is located in Santa Maria. This facility can house up to 140 youth and is currently staffed to house 80. These youth may be awaiting Court proceedings, serving a court-ordered commitment in the juvenile hall, or awaiting transportation to placement. The Department operates Los Prietos Boys Camp, which is located in the Los Padres National Forest. The Los Prietos program is a 24-hour minimum security facility. Los Prietos Boys Camp was established in 1944 and currently houses up to 56 youth. Los Prietos offers a 120- or a 180-day program. The goal of Los Prietos is to return youth to the community as responsible and productive members of society. Discipline, respect and responsibility is the motto of the facility. The program embraces a zero-tolerance gang philosophy and strives to provide pro-social training, opportunities and life experiences that help to broaden a boy s world view, as well as create pro-social community connections. The program provides work and vocational training, counseling, drug and alcohol programming, religious and spiritual expression, and promotes volunteer and community work service. The Probation Department utilizes several programs as alternatives to detention in the maximum security juvenile hall, including the home detention program which includes electronic monitoring,

4 house arrest and home supervision. Each option provides a varying degree of supervision to insure youth are monitored at the least restrictive option appropriate. Through a grant administered through the Board of State and Community Corrections, the Department has been working with the W. Haywood Burns Institute to analyze data and processes within Santa Barbara County in regards to reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparity (R.E.D.) in the Juvenile Justice System. This project includes a review of the Department s booking criteria which could lead to a reduction in the number of youth housed in the Probation facilities. Administration & Support With 34 budgeted staff positions, this Division provides a wide range of infrastructure services to the Department, including fiscal management, human resources and employee development, arming for sworn officers, facilities and fleet management, and information technology. The Administration Division assists staff in the achievement of the Department s mission through policy direction, planning, financial and managerial control, personnel staff support, training, collections, information systems, safety programs, equipment, and the Community Services Work program. Tanja Heitman has been selected to fill the permanent position of Chief Probation Officer. Vacancies at the Deputy level are due to her promotion and the retirement of employees in two of the other positions. THE POSITION Under general direction, DCPOs plan, organize and direct the activities of a major Division in the Probation Department, including: implementing policy as determined by the Chief Probation Officer; acting for the Chief Probation Officer during absences; and performing related work, as required. As members of the executive/management team, DCPOs are responsible for providing vision and guidance to meet the challenges of the present and shape the Department of the future, while maintaining or exceeding the current standard of excellence. Examples of duties include, but are not limited to: Interprets County and Probation Department policy and directives to the management staff of various divisions and institutions; reviews operations and secures compliance with policy and directives. Consults with and advises management staff on problems concerning personnel, procedures and services; evaluates continuing operations and, if indicated, initiates corrective action through discussion with the management staff involved; recommends the assignment and reassignment of professional and clerical personnel according to the needs of the Department. Assists the Chief Probation Officer in all roles, including preparing and administering the annual budgets; reviews budget estimates and requests with the management staff with a view to maintain good fiscal practice, conformity with policy and maximum economy; evaluates budgetary needs and participates in budget conference with the Chief Probation Officer. Studies and reports on anticipated needs and services in the Probation Department, including new and expanded facilities and designs, as well as the more efficient utilization of existing facilities. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of training programs and plans future developments; acts for the Chief Probation Officer during absences. Addresses community groups and professional organizations. Implements State legislative changes. Among the issues/challenges facing the DCPOs are the following: Budget reductions over each of the next five years, as part of a Countywide initiative. Staying aware of the most current research and where the field of Probation services is headed. Being resilient and transformational in creating the Department of the future. Succession planning throughout the Department, as part of a Countywide initiative, particularly given the anticipated number of retirements over the next few years.

5 The DCPO is an at-will assistant department leader position which serves at the pleasure of the Chief Probation Officer, and is exempt from the civil service system. The County is flexible in allowing DCPOs to work out of the County Probation office closest to their residence, but must be available to travel throughout the County on a regular basis. Probation Officers may choose to be armed, but it is not required. THE CANDIDATE Qualifications A bachelor s degree, from an accredited U.S. college or university and 1) a minimum of three years of management level experience (five is ideal) that includes budget management, supervising peace officers, and managing programs in community corrections, probation, parole or the criminal justice system, or 2) a minimum of three years of experience (five is ideal) performing duties equivalent to the class of Probation Manager in Santa Barbara County. Any combination of training, education and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities will be considered. Must be able to obtain an 832 PC certificate during the first year of probationary employment as a condition of continual employment. Must meet minimum peace officer standards as specified in California Government Code Sections 1029 and 1031, including but not limited to: not currently on probation for a misdemeanor; no prior felony convictions; good moral character, as determined by thorough background investigation (this includes a polygraph examination); submission of fingerprints for purpose of a criminal record check; and found to be free from any physical, emotional or mental condition which might adversely affect the powers of a peace officer. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship. Possession of a valid California Class C Driver s License, which must be kept valid throughout the term of employment. Incumbents must be able to travel independently. The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will have/be: Someone who creates synergy that will spark innovative ideas and solutions with staff. Action-oriented, adaptable, flexible and have tenacity, courage, and confidence. Expansive knowledge of the criminal justice system, including the principles of evidence based practices for community corrections. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Extensive knowledge of federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations, standards, and local issues. Experience effectively managing a diverse team. A background in policy development and program implementation. Success in interagency and community relations. Outstanding analytical skills and the ability to analyze data. Experience in project management and strategic planning. The ability to make policy level decisions. Knowledge and Abilities The selected candidate should have knowledge of: the functions, responsibilities and authority of a County Probation Department; laws and regulations relating to probation work; budget administration; negotiation methods; current management theory and practice; organizational development; principles and practices of performance-based budgeting, program management, effective supervision and performance management; team-building techniques; contract administration; and standard English grammar and usage. Unless previously completed, candidates must complete and successfully pass a BSCC STC approved Manager/Administrator Core Course within the first year of employment. (This two-week course may be held outside of the County.) California experience is highly desirable. It is preferred that candidates have experience in at least two of the following three areas: adult services, juvenile services and institutions. In addition, being active in relevant professional associations is encouraged, as long as this is kept in balance with the requirements of the position.

6 In addition, he/she should be able to: formulate, explain, interpret and implement policies; plan, organize, prioritize and delegate work; analyze information; identify problems, project consequences, and make recommendations or develop solutions; balance competing priorities; exercise independent judgment; prepare and administer budgets and plan for equipment, space and personnel needs; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other departments, elected and appointed officials, other agencies, and the community; prepare clear, complete and concise reports; work well under pressure; use tact and diplomacy in representing the Department; and persuade and influence others. Management Style and Personal Traits In order to fit into the culture of the Department, it is important for candidates to be comfortable expressing their point of view and engaging in a discussion, but implement decisions once they are made. Differing styles are valued, while follow-through is important, as is the ability to be part of a unified management team and having a passion for the work. Above all, DCPOs must have integrity. Ideal candidates will be data-driven, transformative, flexible, politically aware, and able to successfully implement change. Background Investigation The successful candidate must meet peace officer standards and will be required to successfully complete a background investigation, which will include: An interview and a thorough check of police records; personal, military and employment histories; and inquiry of persons who know you and evaluate whether you respect the law and rights of others, are dependable and responsible, have demonstrated mature judgment in areas such as the use of drugs and intoxicants, are honest, and are a safe driver. A polygraph examination will measure the accuracy of information given during the background investigation process and is part of the background investigation. A psychological examination will be given by a psychologist. You will be evaluated on the psychological factors related to successful performance to determine if you are presently suited for the position. A medical examination. Submission of written documentation of your legal right to work in the United States. COMPENSATION Salary: $104,616 - $142,274 (DOE/DOQ). Salary range includes base pay plus unit cash allowance of $6,149 and a car allowance of $2,236 per year. This salary range reflects the negotiable range for hire. BENEFITS The County offers an attractive benefits package which, in addition to the above, includes: Medical insurance ($ contributed twice monthly) Dental insurance ($13.03 contributed twice monthly) Sick leave (12 days per year) Vacation (12-to-25 days per year depending upon length of service) Holidays (11 days per year) Life insurance ($30,000 term life) County-paid long-term disability insurance A voluntary 457 deferred compensation plan Retirement is through the 1937 Act, which is reciprocal with PERS. This position offers a flexible (9/80) work schedule after a year of employment. Concierge services are offered to assist with relocation and housing needs. The County may provide reimbursement for reasonable relocation expenses. For a complete benefits summary, please click here or go to HOW TO APPLY resumes by Monday, January 15, 2018 to: ROBERTS CONSULTING GROUP INC PO Box 1127 Rancho Mirage, CA Telephone: robertsrcg@msn.com Web: The respects and values a diverse workforce and strongly promotes strategies and activities to recruit, develop and retain qualified persons of varied backgrounds, lifestyles, experiences and races. Additional information about the can be found on their website at and information about the Probation Department can be found at