Probation Supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, behavioral sciences, counseling, social work, or related field and three years of professional criminal justice related experience; or any combination of related training and experience. Must satisfactorily complete local, state and national criminal history and fingerprint checks. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.

Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.

Position Summary

This is responsible professional and supervisory work in the Department of Court Services.

An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for supervising County probation activities. Work includes the supervision of subordinate professionals to ensure the efficient and effective operation of program activities.

Work is performed under the general direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of results obtained.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work. 

Exudes a positive customer service focus.
 

Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication.
 Supervises designated functions and/or programs. Makes decisions regarding court related issues, complaints and enforcement of policies.

Develops goals and objectives for program area in concert with a higher level supervisor. Sets priorities to achieve goals.
 Recommends the selection of new employees; recommends disciplinary actions.

Develops and maintains policies, procedures for program area; ensures implementation by staff. Monitors the investigation and supervision of probationers sentenced in the County Court.
 Prepares reports, correspondence, statistical data and other information as required by an administrative superior and all components of the judicial system.

Analyzes statistical data and other reports concerning all aspects of the probation program and makes recommendations to an administrative superior based on studies. Supervises the compiling of case records and other reports in automated case management and ensures the accuracy of all statistical reports.

Coordinates activities with various criminal justice agencies and judges.
 Represents agency at meetings and conferences concerned with area of responsibility.

Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.

NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures for supervising County Court probationers.

Considerable knowledge of all federal, state and local legislative, regulatory and judicial requirements pertaining to County Court probation.

Considerable knowledge of the operation of the criminal justice system and process.

Considerable knowledge of community resources available to probationers and current knowledge of counseling and rehabilitation techniques utilized in the criminal justice system.

Skill in the use of a personal computer for data entry, access and retrieval of information.

Ability to interpret and explain laws for application to policies for service delivery.

Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of professional level employees, select and develop a capable staff, enforce disciplinary procedures and effectively appraise employee performance.

Ability to react promptly and effectively in emergency situations.

Ability to communicate ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing, and to prepare and organize written reports.

Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, age, sex, disability or political affiliation.

Ability to plan, organize work and manage time effectively.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, bend, and climb or balance.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits

• Medical/Health Insurance  
• Employee Life Insurance  
• Florida Retirement System  
• Employee Assistance Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental Insurance  
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Deferred Retirement Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Roth IRA
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Computer Purchase Program

NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here.

You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. 

• FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.
• TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details.
• HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: 

1. New Years Day  
2. Martin Luther King Day  
3. Memorial Day  
4. Juneteenth
5. Independence Day  
6. Labor Day  
7. Veterans' Day  
8. Thanksgiving Day  
9. Friday following Thanksgiving  
10. Christmas Eve (IAFF*)  
11. Christmas Day  
12. Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)  
13. 2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees)

*IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays.

Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2.

Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.

$69,451.20 Annually