Deputy Chief Probation Officer (Departmental Promotional Only) at County of San Mateo

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The executive team of the Probation Department is seeking to establish an eligible list with qualified leaders within the department who are committed to exemplifying and enhancing the core values of the department in the role of Deputy Chief Probation Officer. The Deputy Chief Probation Officer position is the third-highest-ranking executive-level position in the department, with responsibility for planning, organizing, directing, and reviewing the activities of one or more of the major divisions of the department, including Administrative Services, Juvenile Services, Adult and Pre-Trial Services, and Institutions Divisions. The Deputy Chief Probation Officer also provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Assistant Chief Probation Officer and/or the Chief Probation Officer, and acts as the Assistant Chief Probation Officer and/or the Chief Probation Officer in his/her absence. The ideal candidate will be:

• A visionary, "big-picture" thinker who is comfortable with organization movement and has the capacity to manage organizational change.
• An approachable and politically astute leader, with a management style that fosters trust, loyalty, respect, commitment, and partnership.
• A strategic thinker and an excellent problem solver with innovative yet practical solutions to problems. A Deputy Chief Probation Officer who can provide the Chief Probation Officer with the research and recommendations he needs to make informed decisions.
• A hard-working and productive manager who leads by example, empowers staff, and values a culture of collaboration and accountability of all employees. A collaborator and consensus builder who can energize, motivate, and mentor department employees around improving quality performance.
• Adept at effectively utilizing limited resources while maintaining a high level of service.
• An excellent communicator, both orally and in writing, with an ability to make effective and persuasive presentations to achieve consensus.
• A diplomatic member of the department's executive team. An independent thinker who fosters teamwork, welcomes new and creative ideas, and appreciates differing opinions.

• Provide highly responsible administrative and management assistance to the Assistant Chief Probation Officer and/or the Chief Probation Officer, by planning, organizing, directing, and reviewing all functions and activities of one or more divisions within the department.
• Direct, supervise, and guide assigned departmental staff by establishing goals, policies, and performance standards, conducting periodic evaluations for the staff members' performance, and counseling staff members regarding their performance and career development consistent with the departmental mission and expectations.
• Consult with and advise other County staff and the public regarding probation policy issues and participate in the development of standards and programs relating to these policies.
• Consult and cooperate with other department managers and outside criminal justice personnel on all aspects of probation services; discuss problems, develop alternatives and strategies for dealing with those problems; assist in the implementation of solutions, as necessary.
• Direct and counsel divisional staff in the planning, resource allocation, budgeting and record systems needed to meet the department's responsibilities.
• Assist in the preparation and administration of the departmental budget.
• Perform a variety of special assignments, prepare complex analytical and statistical reports for the assigned division, as assigned.
• May act as the ACPO or CPO in his/her absence.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:  Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible experience performing a wide variety of duties related to probation management, including one year in a senior-level administrative or management position.

Knowledge of:

• All aspects of probation administration, including appropriate methods, procedures, and technical expertise.
• Pertinent state and federal laws and regulations regarding probation services.
• Organizational, administrative, and management principles and practices.
• Supervisory techniques, resource allocation, planning, and budgeting.
• Basic math skills.

Skill/Ability to:

• Learn the County's operations and organizational structure.
• Direct and coordinate all aspects of the assigned division.
• Understand and evaluate statistical data and reports related to probation management.
• Interpret, apply, and explain County policies and state and federal legislation related to probation services.
• Establish and evaluate policies, procedures, and controls related to the County's probation programs.
• Represent the Department under diverse circumstances and prepare and deliver oral presentations to small and large groups.
• Effectively and persuasively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Identify existing or potential problems, secure relevant information relating to data from a variety of sources, determine probable cause(s), and effect appropriate solution(s).
• Successfully monitor budgets and expenditures.
• Accurately assess and communicate the staffing needs of one or more divisions. 
• Utilize appropriate interpersonal style and methods of communication to gain acceptance, cooperation, or agreement of a plan, activity, and/or program idea.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

 Other Requirement:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States by federal law. 
• Must be eligible to be employed as a peace officer pursuant to Section 1031 of the California Government Code.
• Must successfully pass a background investigation prior to employment. 
• Must successfully complete the Manager Administrative Core Course within one year of hire date.

Departmental Promotional Only. Only current County of San Mateo employees in the San Mateo County Probation Department with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date may apply.

A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%), which may include a pre-interview written exercise and oral presentation. Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. 

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Final Filing Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025, by 11:59 PM PST Application Screening: August 27 - 28, 2025 Panel Interviews: September 8 and/or 9, 2025

About the CountySan Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.

The County of San Mateo, as an employer, is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply. Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.

San Mateo County is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.

Analyst: Sedrick Dixon (08122025) (Deputy Chief Probation Officer - D164) 

Job Info:

• Company: County of San Mateo
• Position: Deputy Chief Probation Officer (Departmental Promotional Only)
• Work Location: San Mateo, CA
• Country: US

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