8590-Chief Adult Probation Officer (SFERS)

Chief Adult Probation Officer (SFERS)

Job classification

Current compensation plan

Effective: Jul 01, 2025

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Title: Chief Adult Probation Officer (SFERS)

Job Code: 8590

INTRODUCTION

Subject to judicial review and executive approval, is responsible for the proper administration of the Adult Probation Department; formulates policies and plans and develops methods and procedures for the rehabilitation of adult probationers; cooperates with various social agencies, 'law enforcement bodies and interested persons and groups in programs of crime and delinquency prevention; and performs related duties as required. Requires major responsibility for: coordinating, approving and executing policies and methods affecting all units of the department, the management of budgetary and fiscal activities and services of the entire organization; making continuing high level contacts with representatives of government and private agencies concerned with the welfare of adult probationers; directing the preparation, approval, review and maintenance of important records and reports affecting all operations of the department and individual case records of adult probationers.

MAJOR, IMPORTANT, AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Directs the activities and personnel of the Adult Probation Department.

2. Develops department policies, methods and procedures and formulates plans for the rehabilitation of probationers.

3. Cooperates with various agencies, law enforcement bodies and interested persons and groups regarding programs of crime and adult delinquency prevention; makes recommendations to court for effecting betterments in procedures and services.

4. Prepares annual budget estimates for personal and non-personal services covering the various activities of the department; subsequently, is responsible for controlling expenditures within limitations of authorized appropriations.

5. Directs and participates in the preparation of required periodic reports of department operations and the maintenance of required records and files.

6. Serves as a member of the county parole commission.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Social, economic and psychological factors contributing to criminal and other antisocial behavior;

The applicable provisions of the law relating to the functions and duties of the probation officer and the legal rights and obligations of public offenders;

The organization, operations and procedures of the municipal court and adult probation department.

Ability to:

Establish and maintain effective administrative relationships with subordinate supervisors and adult offenders and respondents;

Plan, organize, assign and administer and review the work of subordinates;

Effect harmonious working relationships with numerous public and private agencies and individuals engaged in the apprehension, conviction and rehabilitation of adult offenders.

Skill in:

The techniques of administering adult probation activities and in evaluating and counseling adult probationers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Requires possession of a Bachelor's degree, with major course work in the social sciences.

Experience:

Requires at least nine years of progressively responsible social welfare experience, especially as applied to adult or family case work, including four years of responsible supervisory and administrative experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

PROMOTIVE LINES

No normal lines of promotion - position exempt from examination

ORIGINATION DATE: 12/16/2011

BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN

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