Job Details for Supervisory U.S. Probation Officer

This position is in Beaumont, Texas, and has promotional opportunity to the CL 30 level. The supervisor is responsible for the work of the officers assigned to presentence related work. The supervisor will be responsible for the quantity and quality of all presentence services. The supervisor is expected to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position with wide latitude and independent judgment. The implementation and performance of the duties will be directly supervised by the Assistant Deputy Chief.

• Supervise professional law enforcement officers in their duties, including establishing standards, evaluating performance, handling minor infractions, and recommending disciplinary actions. May include supervising staff off site, which would require travel as needed. Confer regularly with staff to provide direction and assistance in case situations and with general operational procedures. Receive, prioritize, and assign work to staff, ensuring that work is assigned fairly and equitably. Monitor time and attendance and evaluate and approve leave requests. Provide training and orientation for new staff members. Serve as a resource for officers and other staff to assist with performing work successfully and efficiently. Develop and implement training programs for officers and staff. Make recommendations regarding new hires, personnel actions, and terminations.

• Assigns all investigations, coordinates resources of unit to meet demands, and establishes schedules and deadlines for completing work. Utilizes DSS reports, PACTS and other data to insure equitable distribution of work and compliance with National and local policies. Reviews and evaluates all work in the unit including presentence investigation reports, case records, and correspondence to insure maintenance of service delivery and adherence to existing policies, procedures, and guidelines.  Utilizes Evidence Based Practices when making recommendations to the Court. Conduct field work as required by policy.

• Assists probation officers in meeting the needs of clients with complex problems and circumstances; provides leadership in development of sentencing alternatives, utilization of community resources, and application of professionally sound case management principles.

• Assumes the responsibility for case handling of emergency situations in the absence of probation officers. Conducts unit staff meetings to identify operational problems and to develop appropriate solutions. Attends and participates in Leadership Team Meetings. Disseminates information. Evaluates the performance of the probation officers in the unit on a systematic and regular basis.

• Responsible for staff relationships and morale within the unit, encouraging loyalty and enthusiasm; maintains a supportive atmosphere for staff utilization of management personnel and resources. Serves as a major communication catalyst and link between line staff and the administration, assuring implementation of administrative direction while concurrently providing information to the chief probation officer for future administrative action.

• Assumes responsibility for and monitors the content, quality, and timely completion of all unit work. Reviews and audits work performed by employees and takes corrective action when necessary. Develops understanding and cooperative relationships with other law enforcement, stakeholders, and community service agencies.