Chief Probation Officer III
Chief Probation Officer III
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$ 83510 - 101749
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Supreme Court - Agency 5
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Job Description:
The Chief Probation Officer reports to State Probation Administrator and is responsible for contributing to systemic leadership and directing the operation of an entire District Probation Office. Responsibilities may include: supervising and directing all evidenced-based probation services designed to enhance community safety and probation employees including Probation Supervisors Probation Officers Reporting Center Coordinators Problem Solving Court Coordinators Specialized Probation Officer staff and other administrative support staff for the district; developing and managing the budget purchasing inventory and accounting functions; authorizes expenditures; disseminating and ensuring compliance of all laws rules and directives pertaining to the activities of the district probation department; developing and implementing policies and procedures in from the division leadership.
Directs and supervises district probation staff and fosters a culture of organizational ownership and psychological safety. Duties includes but are not limited to: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring termination and disciplinary decisions. Administers the district probation department for the state judicial system and is responsible for directing district probation programs and operations including improvements or implementation of procedures and/or practices. Ensures compliance with system rules and regulations. Develops and implements policies and procedures in conjunction with judges and probation staff for the district probation department.
Implements policy changes from the Administrative Office of the Courts and Probation.
Directs development and management of district budget; reviewing and approving budgets prepared by staff.
Prepares a variety of reports related to department performance goals budget investigations personnel crime statistics and/or other related issues.
The above represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of Nebraska Probation.
The salary range for this position is $83510.46 to $101749.49 per year. Note salary may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints if approved.
EEO Statement
The Judicial Branch values our employees as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity equity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job qualifications at all levels without regard to race religion sex age national origin disability marital status sexual orientation or genetics. The Judicial Branch complies with Veterans Preference Laws.
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in criminal justice or related fields and 2 years of supervisory or management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Managerial principles.
- Principles practices and procedures of probation services and administration.
- Federal State and local laws regulations and procedures.
- Rules regulations and procedures of the Probation department.
- Probations techniques and procedures.
- Crisis and emergency management principles and practices.
- Grant administration and preparation.
- Report writing.
SKILL:
- Monitoring and evaluating subordinates.
- Delegating and prioritizing work.
- Managing small to large district probation staff.
- Preparing reviewing and approving reports and statistical information and data.
- Preparing and administering grants.
- Handling stressful situations.
- Analyzing recommending and implementing changes in policies and procedures.
- Interpreting and applying applicable laws rules and regulations.
- Using computers and related software applications.
- Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers supervisors the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Incumbents may be subjected to environmental threats odors dusts inadequate lighting work space restrictions and travel.
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time the job is rated for Light Work
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay benefits paid time off retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position agency and employment status. For more information on benefits please visit: Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity inclusion and belonging. We recruit hire train and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race color religion sex. age national origin disability marital status or genetics.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
