Deputy Chief Probation Officer (County Promotional)

Applicants must becurrentlyemployed in a regular full-time position with the

San Bernardino County Probation Department as a Division Director II. Your County employment must be clearly listed in the work experience section of your application.

The Probation Department is recruiting for Deputy Chief Probation Officers who administer all functions of a major probation bureau, such as the Community Corrections Bureau (Juvenile/Adult Field Services), Detention Corrections Bureau (Juvenile Detention and Assessment Center/Detention Programs), and Administrative Services Bureau. Responsibilities include: planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the programs of a bureau; reviewing procedures and methods for effectiveness and efficiency in meeting departmental objectives; training, supervising, and evaluating subordinate management and supervisory staff; handling personnel issues and disciplinary matters; and budget administration.

For more detailed information, refer to the Deputy Chief ProbationOfficer job description.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Peace Officer Status: These positions have peace officer status under Penal Code Section 830.5 and may require incumbents to be armed.

All Probation Officers will be expected to participate in a continuum of force training program which includes control of aggression, tactical negotiations, unarmed defensive tactics, and use of pepper spray. Incumbents must have successfully completed, the department's arming training, maintain qualification standards, and must be willing to accept an armed assignment at the discretion of the appointing authority.

Promotional Background:At the time of appointment, candidates must pass a promotional background.

Travel: Travel throughout the county will be required.

This position requires the possession of a valid CA Class C driver license. Employees in this class may be required to use personal vehicles and may be required to show proof of automobile liability insurance.

Sponsorship:San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meetoneof the following options:

Option

Education

Experience

Option 1

Completion of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Three (3) years of experience as a Probation Division Director, which must include at least one (1) year as Probation Division Director II.

Option 2Completion of an Associate's degree, or its equivalent, from a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education in Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or closely related field of study.

Five (5) years of experience as a Probation Division Director, which must include at least one (1) year as Probation Division Director II.

Option 3Graduation for a U.S. high School, G.E.D. or a U.S. Department of Education approved High School Equivalency Test -AND-San Bernardino County MLA or CPOC/MLA Training-

Seven (7) years experience as a Probation Division Director, which must include at least one (1) year as Probation Division Director II.

Note:A list of coursework in a qualifying field or legible copies of transcripts (unofficial transcripts are preferred) and must be submitted with the application if a degree is not conferred.

Desired Qualifications

Candidates with a comprehensive background in the various bureaus of Probation, including experience in the Administrative Services, Community Corrections, and Detention Corrections, are preferred. A Master's degree is highly desirable.