Assistant Chief Probation Officer

Assistant Chief Probation Officer

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Assistant Chief Probation Officer

Salary

$216,880.56 - $239,096.88 Annually

Location

Sacramento, CA

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

27764-25-O(A)

Department

Probation

Opening Date

11 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date

11 / 17 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific

Description

Benefits

Questions

The Position

There is an additional 3.35% Management Differential which is added to the posted salary for this class.

Under general direction, the Assistant Chief Probation Officer plans, organizes, and directs the day-to-day activities of all divisions within the Probation Department. The Assistant Chief Probation Officer is also responsible for implementing policy as it is determined by the County Probation Officer; and acting for the County Probation Officer during absences.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

Management principles and methods, including goal setting, program measurements, program development and implementation, and employee supervision

Function, responsibility and authority of County Probation Department

The Welfare and Institution Code, the Penal Code, Health and Safety Code, Government Code, Code of Civil Procedures and other laws and regulations relating to probation operations

The principles and procedures of organizational development, administration, strategic planning

The principles and procedures of budgetary development and monitoring and reporting

Principles and procedures of Management Information Systems

Public relations principles

Principles of grant funding and management

Personnel practices, and supervisory techniques

Public relations techniques

Labor contract negotiation and employee grievances

Ability to

Plan, organize, administer and coordinate the activities of varied probation functions

Evaluate programs and projects and determine outcome measurements

Implement and enforce departmental policies and philosophy

Coordinate the utilization of personnel and other resources within the department

Prepare and administer budgets and plan for equipment, transportation, space, automation, and personnel

Interpret the goals, functions and procedures of the Probation Department to the public

Analyze complex technical and administrative problems, evaluate alternatives and adopt effective courses of action

Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards

Manage professional and support staff including selection, discipline, motivation, training, and evaluation of staff

Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others including judicial officers, staff, and the community

Exercise sound, independent judgment within general policy guidelines and adopt effective courses of action

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Either 1. One (1) year of full-time experience in the class of Probation Division Chief in Sacramento County service.

Or 2. Two (2) years of full-time experience in the class of Assistant Probation Division Chief in Sacramento County service.

Or 3. Two (2) years of full-time paid experience in a management capacity assisting in formulating and implementing policies and procedures, planning, budgeting, organizing, and directing through subordinate supervisors the activities of a major facility or division providing the care, custody, and supervision / surveillance of persons under the jurisdiction of a Probation Department or other law enforcement agency.

Note : If the word “experience” is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Special Requirements

Compliance with Government Code : Incumbents appointed to this class shall meet the minimum standards set forth in California Government Code, Section 1031.

Other Requirement : Must be able to represent the Department and the Chief Probation Officer at meetings, public forums, business events during work hours, evenings and weekends.

Background / Criminal History : Appointees must pass a criminal history and background check, and pursuant to California Government Code, Section 1029, the conviction of a felony is grounds for disqualification from an appointment except if the individual has been granted a full and unconditional pardon for the felony.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months.

Application and Testing Information

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application online by 5 : 00 PM on the final filing date of November 17, 2025. Click here () to apply.

County of Sacramento

Department of Personnel Services

Employment Services Division

700 H Street, Room 4667

Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service

Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net

Inter-Office Mail Code : 09-4667

www.SacCountyJobs.net

Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5 : 00 p.m. on the cut-off date.

Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5 : 00 p.m. on the cut-off date.

Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.

Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.

A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.

Note : Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5 : 00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5 : 00 p.m. on the cut-off date.

The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.

Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.

If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.

Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.

If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.

For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.

If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and / or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.

This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible / employment list for this job.

All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Click here () for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

For information regarding County jobs :

www.saccountyjobs.net

Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711. For more information, visit : Reasonable Accommodation Requests - Job Applicant Instructions ()

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

As an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you. These benefits currently include : health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and / or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP).

GENERAL BENEFITS :

Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting www.saccountyjobs.net.

TEMPORARY POSITIONS :

Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions.

SALARY STEP INCREASES :

The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement. Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained.

PAY :

All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty.

VACATION :

Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.

HOLIDAYS :

14.5 holidays per year as recognized.

SICK LEAVE :

Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit.

PARENTAL LEAVE :

Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child. Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT :

Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition / registration fees and required books / supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.

RETIREMENT :

Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage.

HEALTH INSURANCE :

The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs.

DENTAL INSURANCE :

The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person.

LIFE INSURANCE :

The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION :

The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM :

The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as :

Legal Advice / Difficult Decisions

Marriage or Family Relationships

Financial or Credit Worries / Elder Care

Alcohol and Drug Abuse

WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM :

The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT :

The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.

• DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT :

Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and / or spouse to continue working.

The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION :

In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California.

SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION :

The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction.

SELECTION AND PLACEMENT

Sacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age.

Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified. Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification.

"Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS :

If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications.

OPEN EXAMINATIONS :

Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply.

CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS :

Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received.

ELIGIBLE LISTS :

Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list. To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists.

EXAMINATION RATINGS :

Unless otherwise stated on the announcement : To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination. This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director.

APPEAL PROCESS :

Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application. If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination.

Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone : (916) 874-5586. Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) :

OTHER INFORMATION

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE :

Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes.

"Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his / her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his / her military service.

Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty.

CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT :

As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE :

Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest.

CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT :

No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position.

SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION) :

Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that :

Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and

The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING :

The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant.

DRIVER LICENSE :

Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD :

Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months.

AGENCY SHOP / FAIR SHARE FEE :

Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either :

Become a union member;

Pay a fair share fee to the union; or,

Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity.

FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS :

Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions.

01

The following Supplemental Questionnaire is the Civil Service Exam for this position and will be used to determine your exam score.

Note : The Supplemental Questionnaire and the Application are administered as two separate documents. The Application is used only to determine if the minimum qualifications are met; and the Supplemental Questionnaire will be used only to determine your exam score.

In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. Each answer will be scored separately. References such as 'See Resume' as a response will not be scored.

By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

02

Select the one box that best describes your education from an accredited college or university.

None or less than 60 semester units or quarter equivalent.

An Associate’s Degree or 60 or more semester units or quarter equivalent.

A Bachelor’s Degree.

A Master’s Degree or higher.

03

List the following :

04

Select all the boxes that best describe your additional training, education, and experience that has contributed to your professional development and your ability to stay current in the probation field.

None.

Specialized training relevant to the probation field.

Certified trainer for training relevant to the probation field.

Subject matter expert for complicated casework that requires specialized, expert knowledge.

Placed on an assignment to represent the department to work in collaboration with community partners or justice partners.

Working on special projects and / or participating in starting a new initiative.

Involved with one or more professional organizations.

05

Select all the boxes that describe the probation areas in which you have experience working.

None.

Institutional Facility.

Professional Standards / Administration / Training.

Adult Court.

Juvenile Court.

Adult Supervision.

Juvenile Supervision.

06

Select all of the boxes that best represent your experience managing and / or supervising a major organization(s) or program(s) in the field of probation.

None.

Planning for, organizing and directing the program activities and staff of a major probation service.

Developing department policies and procedures and implementing, interpreting and / or enforcing stated policies.

Planning and supervising the casework program for the division.

Formulating and implementing programs for adult clients.

Formulating and implementing programs for juvenile clients.

Directing in-service and other training programs for the staff.

07

Select the one box that best describes your years of experience in a management role in a Probation department or other law enforcement agency.

None or less than two (2) years.

Two (2) years but less than five (5) years.

Five (5) years but less than eight (8) years.

Eight (8) years or more.

08

Select all the boxes that best describe the staff you have experience supervising and / or managing.

None.

Sworn staff.

Non-sworn staff (i.e. Clerical or administrative support staff).

Supervisory staff.

Management staff.

09

Select all the boxes that best describe the management tasks you perform on a regular basis.

None.

Analyzing and interpreting policies, legislation, and regulations to establish and / or revise procedures / policies / standards / etc.

Assisting the department head in the formulation of policies and procedures.

Evaluating continuing operations and, if indicated, initiating corrective action.

Implementing culture change and change initiatives.

Evaluating the overall effectiveness of training program and directing future training strategies.

Assisting in the development and implementation of vision, mission, and values statements for the department.

10

Select all the boxes for which you have management, or higher level, experience. If you have no relevant experience, select none.

None

Evaluating the productivity and achievements of staff

Providing guidance and direction to managers and / or supervisors regarding their handling of staff’s performance and / or behavioral issues

Executing progressive discipline and providing direction to managers and / or supervisors regarding progressive discipline related personnel actions

Representing management (agency's side of the table) in meetings with union / association representatives (e.g. meet and confers, disciplinary matters, etc.)

Planning, organizing, and directing operations / activities and overseeing the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned areas

11

Select the one box that best describes your highest level of experience with budgets.

None.

Provide input for operating budget development.

Responsible for development of an operating budget.

Responsible for on-going monitoring of an operating budget.

Responsible for development and on-going monitoring of an operating budget.

12

Select all of the boxes for which you have public sector budget experience performing the listed management functions.

None.

Reviewing and preparing budget reports for large programs with multiple funding streams.

Assisting in the review, planning, evaluation, and development of a division / department budget(s).

Participating in forecasting needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies.

Presenting budget reports to governing bodies.

Managing invoices and expenditures for individual contracts.

Proposing and managing grant projects.

13

Select all of the boxes for which you have management, or higher level, experience representing an organization.

None.

Reviewing, editing, and writing agenda items for presentation to governing bodies.

Presenting to governing boards and / or commissions (e.g. Board of Supervisors), community stakeholders, partnerships, and / or collaborations.

Acting as liaison between County Elected Officials, County executive management, advisory boards, other agencies, labor organizations, department management, employees, probation clientele, community based organizations, and citizens.

Participating in meetings with law enforcement management, outside agencies, and / or personnel in planning and implementing programs.

Interpreting division program to the public and releasing information to the news media.

14

Describe your experience that qualifies you for the position of Assistant Chief Probation Officer and where you gained that experience. Include in your response your employer(s), an overview of the organizational structure, where you fit in the structure, and the number of individuals managed. You may also include in your response any information needed to further clarify your selected responses to any of the previous questions. If you have no information to provide, write none. (Please limit your response to two pages typed, single-spaced.)

15

I have read the Special Requirements as stated on the job announcement.

16

The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment must pass a drug test administered by the County and at no cost to the applicant. I understand, if offered conditional employment, I will be subject to a drug test administered by the County as described in Sacramento County Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.030.

Yes.

No.

17

Select the one box that best describes whether you have attended a career fair and / or job event where you have interacted with representatives from Sacramento County.

Attended in the last one (1) – three (3) months.

Attended in the last four (4) – six (6) months.

Attended in the last seven (7) months – one (1) year.

Attended an event more than one (1) year ago.

Have attended a career fair and / or job event but did not interact with Sacramento County representatives.

Have not attended a career fair and / or job event.

18

List the following for the career fair and / or job event you attended :

Required Question

Employer

County of Sacramento

Address

700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, California, 95814

Phone

(916) 874-5593

Website

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