CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER

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1 CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER CAREER OPPORTUNITY Santa Barbara County is seeking a Chief Probation officer who will, under general administrative direction, plan and direct programs for adult and juvenile services, and juvenile institutions and perform related work as required. This position is responsible for the administration and direction of investigative, advisory, and supervisory services related to probation and county parole. CLOSING DATE FRIDAY OCTOBER 3, 2014

2 MISSION The Santa Barbara County Probation 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 Providing victim services that include facilitating reparation and restitution to victims. THE DEPARTMENT 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 juveniles detained at the Santa Maria Juvenile Hall and Los Prietos Boys Camp. 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, and provides victim assistance through notification services and the collection of restitution. 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 VISION The vision of Santa Barbara County Probation Department is to promote 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.

3 LOCATION Santa Barbara County is a land of beautiful beaches and rolling hills covered with oaks and vineyards. Community celebrations as diverse as Old Spanish Days, Danish Days, Rodeos, Flower, Avocado and Lemon Festivals and an International Film Festival ensure that there is something here for everyone, and with an average temperature near 70, you can enjoy the scenery year round. With an area just over 2,700 miles, and a population of 433,398, there are a variety of communities to choose from, whether you are looking for a small town, or midsize city. Santa Barbara County has a number of institutions of higher learning including University of California Santa Barbara, Westmont College, Fielding Graduate Institute, Allan Hancock College and Santa Barbara City College. All institutions offer opportunities to participate in cultural, academic and sporting events. EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Possession of: 1. Broad, extensive, and progressively responsible administrative experience in probation work or related field, with at least two years in a managerial role; AND 2. The core competencies listed below and the ability to immediately demonstrate these competencies consistent with the position s level in the leadership series and the specific work assignment; Intensity: Goes after the goal with passion; is results oriented, and gets the job done. Ethical Behavior: Does what is right regardless of temptations and pressures to do otherwise; upholds the public s trust; and conducts self according to a set of principles. Influence: Affects successful outcomes for the organization through the use of masterful leadership, collaboration, and a keen understanding of the organization, its goals, and the interests of all parties. Commitment: Successfully builds relationships with and promotes involvement of diverse groups; considers the needs of diverse clients when developing policies and procedures related to service; Interpersonal Skills: Possesses and uses versatile communication styles and approaches; understands the underlying psychology of why people act as they do and changes approach to affect positive outcomes; builds rapport throughout the organization; and develops human potential. Resiliency: Is adaptable; takes direct action; leads by example; exhibits tenacity. This leader is ready, flexible, self-reliant, and has a reputation for finding opportunities in difficult situations. Craftsmanship: Rejects the good enough for government work attitude; takes ownership of work done and results accomplished; takes pride in delivering quality services to customers; seeks out opportunities to develop new and creative solutions and programs; imagines possibilities; defines a vision, and works to bring vision into reality. OR, 3. Any combination of training, education and experience equivalent to the above listed requirements, as determined by the appointing authority, and would provide the required knowledge and abilities. Additional Qualifications: Must meet minimum peace officer standards as specified in California Government Code Sections 1029 and See posting at for more information.

4 DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: County leaders are expected to uphold the values of accountability, customerfocus, and efficiency (ACE). Incumbents lead other managers and model behaviors that exemplify quality customer service; Provide effective and ethical leadership; Creatively and strategically plan, develop, and implement programs that use human and financial resources to achieve results; Are accountable for strategy and goal formation consistent with the County s mission and key business objectives; Engage stakeholders; Communicate and collaborate effectively at multiple levels; Develop employees; Analyze issues and data; And efficiently use public resources. CHIEF PROBATION OFFICER County leaders are expected to uphold the values of accountability, customer-focus, and efficiency (ACE). Incumbents lead other managers and model behaviors that exemplify quality customer service; provide effective and ethical leadership; creatively and strategically plan, develop, and implement programs that use human and financial resources to achieve results; are accountable for strategy and goal formation consistent with the County s mission and key business objectives; engage stakeholders; communicate and collaborate effectively at multiple levels; develop employees; analyze issues and data; and efficiently use public resources. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: 1. Operates in an environment that includes elected officials, non-elected officials, governmental agencies, community interest groups, and the general public. 2. Maintains a countywide perspective while leading a specific department. 3. Has full responsibility for a department s operations, including customer service delivery, community impacts, regulatory compliance, fiscal accountability, and performance outcomes and measurements. 4. Sets the vision, mission, priorities, goals, business objectives, and values for a department consistent with and stemming from those set by the CEO and Board of Supervisors for the entire County. 5. Ensures alignment of department, division, program, project, and individual goals and efforts with department business objectives. 6. Ensures coordination of department efforts with affected internal and external stakeholders. SALARY RANGE: $58.26-$96.75 hourly $4, $7, Biweekly $10, $16, Monthly $121, $201, Annually

5 APPLICATION & APPOINTMENT CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY OCTOBER 3, 2014 Original Santa Barbara Superior Court Application form required. Applications may be accompanied by a resume, but not in lieu of a completed application form. You can apply online at or application forms may be obtained on our website or by calling Completed hard copy application may be submitted at: Superior Court Human Resources 118 E. Figueroa St. Santa Barbara, CA Applications must be received by 4:00 PM; not accepted via Fax or . Selection process requires that candidates be approved by the Juvenile Justice Commission, and then referred to the Superior Court for final review, selection and appointment by the Presiding Juvenile Court Judge. The County Board of Supervisors maintains fiscal responsibility. BENEFITS This position includes a generous benefits package which currently consits of: INSURANCE BENEFITS: Benefit Allowance: $ Biweekly Health Insurance County Contribution Maximum: Medical $ Twice Monthly Dental $13.03 Twice Monthly Flexible Spending Plan: Health Insurance Pretax Premiums Medical/Dependent Care Spending Life/Accident Insurance for employee and family Disability Insurance: County paid Long Term Disability Insurance Life Insurance: $50,000 Term Life RETIREMENT BENEFITS: Retirement Plan: The County offers a Defined Benefit Plan. 457 Deferred Compensation Plan: Voluntary Benefit LEAVE BENEFITS: Sick Leave: 12 days per year Vacation: 0-2 years - 12 days per year 2-4 years - 16 days per year 4-10 years - 19 days per year years - 22 days per year 14+ years - 25 days per year Holidays: 11 days per year Alternative Transportation Benefit (TDM):.62 Vacation Hours Biweekly OTHER COMPENSATION Auto Allowance: $225 Biweekly Santa Barbara County offers a generous hiring incentive program, up to $20,000 (governed by Board policy). At the discretion of the CEO and Board of Supervisors, the County may provide this one-time cash incentive for any of these purposes: housing/lodging expenses, student loan offset, permanent housing offset, or as reimbursement for relocation expenses.