8438-Chief Deputy Adult Probation Officer

Chief Deputy Adult Probation Officer

Job classification

Current compensation plan

Effective: Jan 04, 2025

Job description

JOB CODE TITLE: CHIEF DEPUTY ADULT PROBATION OFFICER JOB CODE: 8438

Business Unit: COMMN

DEFINITION:

Under general direction, plans, coordinates and directs the daily operations of the department, including program

development; personnel management and disciplinary policies implements and enforces policy as determined by

the Chief Adult Probation Officer.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:

Reporting directly to the Chief Adult Probation Officer, this class functions at the second highest level of the

department?s management structure and is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the department. Plans,

develops and coordinates the operations of the department ensuring effective service delivery practices and

responsiveness along various sectional lines or platforms. Make critical decisions in areas of responsibilities.

Position will also be responsible for employee discipline, auditing and program developments.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

This class supervises Division Directors and managers of department programs.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of

duties assigned to the 8438 Chief Deputy Adult Probation Officer and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Directs the development and implementation of timely goals, policies, and strategic plans in areas of

responsibilities; properly manages the allocation of resources and provide appropriate service levels.

2. Confers with management staff regarding work performance and evaluation, employee grievance and

discipline. Sets objectives and monitors the performance of subordinate staff engaged in defined activities.

3. Establish departmental rules and policies pertaining to departmental personnel management and

administration.

4. Investigate citizen complaints, coordinates complaint resolution, recommend corrective actions and represent

the department with City Attorney and other agencies.

5. Consults with the Mayor/Mayor?s staff regarding in area of responsibilities, coordinates with other City

departments in addressing service needs. May represent the Department before or provide information to

commissions, boards, committees and representatives from federal, state and local agencies, organizations,

and the media.

6. Consults with division directors and managers to discuss program problems and issues; establishes project

priorities, reviews management reports to monitor program status; evaluates service levels and performance

standards; advises staff on current developments, personnel matters, policy or procedural changes.

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of: existing codes, ordinances, laws and regulations relating to the operations of the probation

department.

Ability to: provide strong leadership skills; direct subordinate staff engaged in diverse activities; exercise

administrative ingenuity, independent analysis, adaptability and judgment on highly specialized proposals with

difficult, complicated choices of action; make recommendations and present them effectively to the Mayor,

commissions, boards, committees, other agencies and the public; apply the principles and practices of public

administration, financial and personnel management; clearly interpret all applicable laws, ordinances and codes;

direct research, survey techniques and statistical methods; communicate effectively with subordinates, other city

employees, the general public, members of civic organizations, or other agencies; and provide guidance to

managers in a calm, effective manner in crisis situations.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

1. Possession of a Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Criminology,

Corrections, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or a closely related field.

2. Five (5) years of full-time (or the equivalent of full-time) supervisory experience in field services, institutional

work, or related special programs in a California County Probation Department or California Corrections

Facility, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

SUBSTITUTION:

Possession of a Master?s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Criminology, Corrections,

Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or a closely related field may be substituted for one year of the required

general supervisory experience.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATE: Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator?s License

Adopted: May 2, 2007

Standard information

Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Sources: San Francisco Open Data Portal: Compensation plan table