Salary : $184,849.60 Annually
Location : 675 New York Ranch Rd # 1, Jackson, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-00023
Department: Probation
Opening Date: 07/09/2026
Closing Date: 7/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt

Definition and Distinguishing Characteristics

DEFINITION
Under administrative direction, to plan, organize, manage, direct, and supervise the functions, activities, and programs of the Amador County Probation Department, including fiscal management, personnel management, program planning and evaluation, and public and political relations; to represent Department activities, programs, and functions with the Court system, community organizations, and other government agencies; and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Chief Probation Officer is the top management position responsible for the administration of the County's Adult and Juvenile probation programs.

REPORTS TO
Presiding Superior Court Judge.

CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED
Deputy Probation Officer I, II, & III; Probation Aide, Legal Secretary I & II, Fiscal Officer, Probation Unit Supervisor, and Chief Deputy Probation Officer.

Examples of Duties
The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed.

• Plans, organizes, manages, directs, and supervises the programs, activities, and functions of the Amador County Probation Department.
• Oversees preparation of the Department and Community Corrections budget, justification for proposed budget changes, and expenditure controls.
• Oversees the activities and operations of Adult, Juvenile, and Civil intake functions, as well as field supervision activities.
• Oversees office and administrative support functions.
• Has overall responsibility for Department personnel activities.
• Counsels Department staff as warranted by problems and circumstances.
• Participates in County wide personnel issues as needed.
• Oversees Department program planning and evaluation.
• Directs the gathering of statistical information and the preparation of Department reports.
• Administers and oversees juvenile counseling, probation, and transportation programs.
• Organizes and administers Federal and State funded special juvenile and adult programs.
• Represents the Probation Department with the Superior and Justice Court systems, Board of Supervisors, special committees, community organizations, and other government agencies.
• Serves as the Department advocate.
• Deals with the most sensitive public complaints and issues.
• Provides expertise on probation problems for other County management staff and elected officials.
• May handle a caseload of the most complex and regular cases as dictated by Department workload.
• Performs a broad range of administrative and management duties.

Essential Qualifications
Knowledge of:

• Principles of adult and juvenile probation work including related court procedures.
• Provisions of Civil, Penal, Welfare and Institutions, Education, Vehicle, and Health and Safety Codes applicable to probation work.
• Modern probation casework. objectives, principles, and methods including individual and group behavior.
• Psychology as applied to both juvenile and adult offenders.
• Community, public and private agencies available for the probationer.
• Training requirements and programs for professional probation work.
• Operating policies and general functions of the State Board of Corrections.
• Budget development and expenditure control.
• Principles and techniques of effective business, public, and personnel administration.
• Principles of employee management, supervision, training, and development.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, manage, direct, and coordinate the functions, programs, and activities of the Amador County Probation Department.
• Provide direction, training, and supervision for Department staff.
• Develop the Department budget and control expenditures.
• Review the work of staff and resolve problems.
• Be responsible for the development, maintenance, and preparation of probation statistics, records, and reports.
• Perform the most difficult and complex professional probation work.
• Apply the principles of adult and juvenile probation work and related court procedures in a variety of situations.
• Interpret and apply appropriate provisions of the Civil, Penal, Welfare and Institutions, Education, Vehicle, and Health and Safety Codes.
• Analyze investigation material and make proper deductions.
• Interview clients and elicit necessary information.
• Make effective public presentations on topics such as delinquency prevention and probation work.
• Coordinate Department functions with the court system.
• Operate a computer and appropriate software in the performance of probation and management work.
• Effectively represent the Amador County Probation Department in contacts with the public, community organizations, and other government agencies.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move object weighing up to 25 pounds; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, copiers, and FAX.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is usually performed in an office environment; continuous contact with staff and the public.

Training and Experience
Any combination of training which would likely provide the required knowledge and experience is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Education
Graduation from college with a major in criminology, sociology, psychology, social work, or closely related field.
Experience
Broad and extensive professional work experience in adult and juvenile probation work, including at least three (3) years of experience in a management, supervisory, or lead position.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid California driver's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

• Possession of certification to meet California Penal Code Section 832 requirements regarding arrest, search, and seizure.

• Completion of the Basic Probation Course and Supervisor Core Training as certified by the Board of State and Community Corrections and evidence of continued compliance with annual training requirements.

• Possession of CPR /First Aid Certificate.

• Training and background which will meet the requirements of California Government Code Sections 1029 and 1031.

To apply, please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/amadorgov
**Applications will only be accepted through the above website**

Amador County provides a comprehensive benefits program to support our employees.

Benefits include:

• Medical -Blue Shield PPO
• Dental- Delta Dental Basic with option to upgrade
• Vision- VSP Basic with option to upgrade
• Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Basic Life Insurance- County provided $12,000 policy
• CalPERS Retirement
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accruals

To learn more about the benefits offered, please visit our website located here