Director of Juvenile Probation Services

Job Description

Job Description

The Director assists the Chief and Deputy Chiefs of the Adams County Department of Probation Services in fostering a long-term vision and mission that guides the direction, administration, and coordination of the Department of Probation Services operations. The Director has direct operational responsibility for an assigned Probation Services unit, consisting of staff and programs.

This Director position supervises Juvenile Probation Services; therefore, experience with juvenile justice is highly preferred.

Education, Experience and Training Requirements:

• Verification of Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university is required, with knowledge of modern principles of criminology; degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or related field is preferred.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in probation services and working knowledge of courts, corrections, and/or law enforcement, as well as county, state, and federal government, and the ability to understand the interrelationship of these various levels of government is required.
• After hire, obtaining/maintaining certification in Protective Safety Systems and Firearms certification is required.
• After hire, annual completion of 40 hours of training per PCCD and/or JCJC requirements.
• Valid driver’s license.

• General knowledge of Microsoft Office products required; participation in training provided by the employer is expected.
• Knowledge of contemporary office practices and procedures.
• Criminal background checks and clearances, including but not limited to fingerprinting, upon offer of employment.

• Subject to the Medical Marijuana Act, 35 P.S. § 10231.510(4), which prohibits an employee from being under the influence of medical marijuana in performance of duties within this job description.
• Subject to Act 57 of 2020 background checks and employment reporting.

Minimum starting annual salary: $57,708.04.

We offer an excellent benefit package including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurances, Paid Time Off, 13 Paid Holidays, tuition reimbursement and a retirement plan. Details are attached as well as the full job description.

For confidential consideration please submit these documents:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Online application including the Profile portion of the Career Center

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