Salary: $133,707.99 – $187,209.53 Annually, plus Benefits

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POSITION:

Under the general administrative direction of the Chief Probation Officer, assists in the planning, organization, and supervision of one of the bureaus of the Probation Agency; exercises direct responsibility for the coordination of activities and planning; directs activities of the program Bureau Managers; serves as the Chief Probation Officer in their absence; and performs other related duties as required.

The Chief Deputy Probation Officer is an At-Will classification that is exempt from the provisions of the Civil Service Ordinance.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

Opening Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2025

First Review of Resumes: The first review of resumes is anticipated to begin February 24, 2025.

Qualifications:

The required knowledge, skills, and abilities can be obtained by:

• A high school diploma or a General Education (GED) certificate AND ten (10) years of extensive experience in probation, corrections, or institutional fields, including two (2) years in a Manager Probation Agency / Division Manager role in the Ventura County Probation Agency.
• An Associate of Arts degree or sixty (60) units of relevant coursework AND eight (8) years of progressively responsible corrections experience, with two (2) years in a Manager-Probation Agency / Division Manager role in Ventura County Probation Agency.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field (behavioral science, social science, criminology, etc.) and six (6) years of progressively responsible probation corrections experience, including two (2) years in a Manager-Probation Agency / Division Manager role in Ventura County Probation Agency.
• All degrees and coursework must be from an accredited institution.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:

To APPLY, submit a resume and cover letter highlighting:

• Your progressive management experience in probation / community corrections
• Your experience leading, coaching, mentoring, and managing staff
• Your experience managing budgets
• Your experience preparing and delivering public presentations
• Your experience collaborating with criminal justice agencies and community organizations
• Your experience in policy, program, and procedure formulation

Supplemental Information: This position holds peace officer status under Penal Code Section 830.5 and may require incumbents to be armed. Participation in a continuum of force training program is required, including defensive tactics and use of Oleoresin Capsicum spray. Candidates must obtain Penal Code 830.5 status by appointment or within 6 months. Submit applications via email to (emailprotected) or apply online at . Resume evaluation starts February 24, 2025.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer.

Contact: Michelle Bang, Growth Chief of Staff