Deputy Chief Probation Officer

County of Santa Barbara, CA

$171K — $219K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of management experience
  • Proven executive leadership skills
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
  • Experience in probation or related criminal justice field
  • Ability to manage complex programs and policies

Responsibilities

  • Oversee Adult Community Supervision Services or Adult Pretrial and Court Services
  • Manage a diverse portfolio effectively and efficiently
  • Participate in countywide and multidisciplinary workgroups
  • Foster strong relationships with various stakeholders
  • Travel regularly for countywide responsibilities

Benefits

  • Generous County Defined Benefit Plan
  • Choice of dental, vision, and medical plans
  • On-Site Employee Health Clinics for eligible employees and dependents
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and workplace issues
  • Healthcare Advocacy Program for navigating health benefits
  • 12-25 days vacation leave per year based on employment length
  • Unlimited accumulation of sick leave
  • County Paid Term Life and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Childcare and Employee Discounts
  • Relocation Assistance may apply
  • Flexible work schedule may apply
Full Job Description
Salary : $171,701.92 - $219,136.32 Annually
Location : County of Santa Barbara - All locations, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-8107-02
Department: Probation
Opening Date: 09/21/2026
Closing Date: 10/26/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Description

The DCPO is an at-will assistant department leader position which serves at the pleasure of the Chief Probation Officer and is exempt from the civil service system. The selected DCPO is anticipated to initially oversee either Adult Community Supervision Services or Adult Pretrial and Court Services. The position requires an executive who can effectively manage a broad and demanding portfolio while maintaining strong relationships throughout the County. The DCPO will participate in numerous countywide and multidisciplinary workgroups and must be available to travel regularly throughout the County and beyond.
For further details of this opportunity, read the DCPO job brochure here!
CLICK HERE TO APPLY!
Retirement Plans
  • Generous County Defined Benefit Plan
  • Eligible to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Retirement Reciprocity with CalPERS, CalSTRS, and 1937 Act plans
  • For more information on our retirement plans, please visit: and
Health Benefits
  • Choice of dental, vision and medical plans. In addition to the Benefit Allowance noted above, the County contributes toward medical premiums and dental premiums
  • On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria which provide ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential assistance with personal and workplace problems to employees and their immediate family members
  • Healthcare Advocacy Program to help employees navigate the complexities of health plan benefits
  • Available Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Supplemental Term or Whole Life Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance and more!
  • For more information on our health benefits, please visit:
Paid Time Off
  • Vacation Leave 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment
  • Sick Leave 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement
  • Paid Holidays based on bargaining unit (view the compensation summary for this bargaining unit, link below)
  • Alternative Transportation Benefit (TDM) up to 2 days of additional vacation for using alternative methods of commuting
  • For more information on Paid Time Off please view the Compensation Summary for this bargaining unit (available below)
Miscellaneous Benefits
  • County Paid Term Life Insurance
  • County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Childcare and Employee Discounts
  • Relocation Assistance may apply
  • Flexible work schedule may apply
  • For more information on all of these benefits, please visit:
Compensation Summary
  • To view the Compensation Summary specific to the bargaining unit for this position (link to full Memorandum of Understanding also available at bottom of the summary), please visit:

*This benefits list is for convenience only; please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding for complete details of terms and conditions. Amounts are generally prorated for part-time employment.

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