Hiring: Chief Probation Officer Company: Delaware County, Ohio Location: Delaware, OH Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 15:15:13 About the job Required Skills: •Manages and supervises probation operations and staff, investigations, and related services for the court. Maintains working relationships with other department heads and agencies to ensure optimal service to the court •Evaluates data and organizational effectiveness for planning purposes. Assigns work projects, monitors and coordinates work from an executive management level, and ensures that work complies with court and department policies, requirements, and quality standards •Oversees the administration of and recommendations for disciplinary actions up to and including the discharge of employment •Maintains responsibility for the administration and implementation of the department budget. Assists in the development and preparation of budget requests for county, state, and federal programming. Forecasts and projects expenditure/revenue impacts and reallocates resources as necessary •Ensures compliance with statutes, court and department policies, and organizational values. Reviews court and department policies to ensure appropriateness and recommends modifications as necessary •Promotes professional competency and awareness. Facilitates and encourages participation at professional conferences and training events. Ensures the quality of departmental training for staff. Ensures compliance with all training requirements mandated by statute or accreditation standards •Manages department facilities and equipment. Directs facility and equipment assessment, acquisition, and maintenance •Operates a motor vehicle to travel to courts, probation offices, correctional facilities, residences, community locations, meetings, trainings, conferences, and other work-related locations in accordance with County policy Qualifications: •The physical requirements of the position as identified as sedentary work which may require lifting up to 15 pounds occasionally. The employee must be able to physically restrain and to arrest other persons when appropriate. •Individual performs work requiring visual acuity sufficient to prepare and analyze data; review printed and electronic documents; operate a computer and other standard office equipment; observe meetings and presentations; and safely operate a motor vehicle. •The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of all job-related duties that a person in this position may be asked to perform. •Full job descriptions are available on the Class Specifications page. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!