Job Information
State of Colorado Director of Probation Services in Denver Metro, Colorado
Director of Probation Services
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Director of Probation Services
Salary
$198,798.24 Annually
Location
Denver Metro, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
JD04612
Department
Judicial Branch
Opening Date
11/22/2024
Closing Date
11/29/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Primary Physical Work Address
Denver, CO
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Judicial CO (recruitmentplatform.com)
Type of Announcement
This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.
How To Apply
Online applications through the Colorado Jobs portal will not be accepted. Please follow instructions on the job announcement for submitting an application.
Description
Benefits
Department Information
Colorado Judicial Department
SCAO - Probation Services
Denver, CO
The Judicial Department works to provide equal access to justice, contribute to public safety, and strengthen the rule of law across Colorado. Together our courts and probation departments are committed to impartial and timely dispute resolution; support for families, litigants, and victims; client rehabilitation; and meaningful community engagement.
Description of Job
General Statement Of Duties:
Leads the Division of Probation Services (DPS) of the State Court Administrator's Office for the Colorado Judicial Department and assists the State Court Administrator in the operations and strategic direction of the Judicial Department.
Distinguishing Factors:
The Director of Probation Services classification is distinguished from other classifications by ensuring the coordination and standardization of practices of probation and overall leadership of the Division of Probation Services for the Colorado Judicial Department.
Essential Functions:
Initiates, designs, develops, and implements contemporary business and management practices for the Colorado Judicial Branch probation departments.
Directs various management programs for the Colorado Judicial Branch including: research, evaluation, specialized programs, training, and other special management programs such as probation advisory committee activities, long range planning, and grant programs.
Consults and collaborates with various levels of Judicial Branch employees, other state agencies, members of the general assembly and staff, the public, press, attorneys, private vendors, and corporate entities.
Prepares reports and responds to draft legislation. Drafts rules and policies; interprets and implements legislation, rules and procedures.
Establishes the strategic direction, goals and priorities for the division and assists with the development of strategy, goals and priorities for the Judicial Department.
Prepares and oversees budget items within the department to achieve departmental goals. Presents oral and written justifications on budgetary items before the State Court Administrator.
Conducts research to remain knowledgeable of industry standards, trends and emerging technologies to support new initiatives, opportunities, and best practices.
Participates in the overall operations and management of the Judicial Department and the State Court Administrator’s Office as a member of the State Court Administrator’s Senior Staff.
Build and lead management teams within the Division of Probation Services.
Consults and collaborates with various levels of Judicial Branch employees, other state agencies, members of the general assembly and staff, the public, press, attorneys, private vendors, and corporate entities to facilitate the strategic direction, goals and objectives of the division and Judicial Department.
Responsible for developing and implementing procedures for managing and maintaining all division functions.
Establishes expectations and provides employee performance feedback on an on-going and annual basis. Assists subordinates in establishing goals. Evaluates subordinates' goal achievement through conferences or informal meetings. Makes decisions regarding subordinate's employment probationary/trial period.
Provides orientation and on-going training, mentoring and coaching to existing subordinates. Makes provisions for subordinates to attend outside training.
Assigns duties and responsibilities to division staff; develops and establishes procedures for operating and maintaining required administrative systems.
Responsible for recruitment, selection and termination of all division employees.
Attends meetings and training as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Additional Comments:
The Colorado Judicial Branch is seeking a Director of Probation Services with exceptional leadership skills to guide the Probation Department with vision and strategic insight. The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking leader, adept at managing diverse probation services and supporting the Judicial Branch’s mission. As a member of the State Court Administrator’s Senior Leadership Team, the Director will set the strategic direction for probation, oversee budgets, develop policies, and collaborate with key partners in the judicial districts and external stakeholders to achieve organizational goals.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
This position offers the possibility of a hybrid work schedule following a trial period.
Supervisor Responsibilities:
Manages multiple operations or programs. Plans, provides broad direction, establishes standards, and evaluates operations for diverse programs. Has significant latitude in personnel decisions.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment:
This position is subject to many interruptions and may be required to handle multiple calls and inquiries at once. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Minimum Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, judicial administration, public administration, criminal justice, social sciences, law or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
Six years of professional, administrative, supervisory, or management experience is required.
Three years of demonstrated executive leadership preferred.
Supplemental Information
HOW TO APPLY:
For more information and to apply online, please visit our website listed below:
https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/careers
Please note : Applications must be submitted before 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. Incomplete or new applications will not be accepted after this time.
The Colorado Judicial Department is committed to ensuring equal access to and full participation in court and probation services and programs for qualified individuals with disabilities, including employees of the Colorado Judicial Department. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is an important part of our culture, and we are committed to provide reasonable accommodations when needed without causing undue hardship to the Colorado Judicial Department.
Each district has an ADA Coordinator and Jury Commissioner. The ADA Coordinator is responsible for initiating the interactive process once an employee, court or probation services participant has made a request for reasonable accommodation and the Jury Commissioner is responsible for initiating the interactive process once a juror has made a request for a reasonable accommodation.
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