Supervising Probation Officer

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Receives, screens, and assigns work; reviews and prepares reports and statistics; receives and
reviews outside requests to furnish supervision of probationers residing within local or other jurisdictions.
Plans and organizes community treatment programs; explains policies and procedures.
Trains subordinates; prepares employee performance evaluations, attends and holds staff meetings.
Represents the department before community groups and committees.
May take charge of the office or institution in the absence of the division management staff.
May supervise an area office; may invoke powers of arrest; may develop and supervise a specialized
program, project, or function.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
The principles and techniques of employee supervision;
the laws, rules, regulations, and codes pertaining to the
functions, duties, and operations of a county probation department;
policies and goals of the Riverside County Probation
Department; the legal rights and obligations of
adult and juvenile services, and facilities of public and private
agencies available within the community; functions
and procedures of the criminal, juvenile, and civil courts;
laws and codes governing the custody and care of juveniles
Ability to:
Plan and supervise the work of subordinates; train subordinate
staff; prepare clear and concise reports; establish
and maintain effective working relationships with others;
speak effectively before groups.