Deputy Chief Probation Officer (County Promotional)

The Job

****Applicants must be currently employed 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 Probation Officer 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 meet one of 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 2 Completion 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 3 Graduation 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.

Selection Process

Examination : There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible, as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application materials.

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

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EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

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Exempt Unit-Group C

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: 5/3/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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