Job Description Summary

Plans, directs, and manages the casework services of a division within the adult probation department. Responsibilities include managing a staff of professional probation and surveillance officers and support staff, establishing division goals, preparing a division budget, overseeing the supervision of case work and associated services, administering personnel and functional policies and procedures.

This is a classified position that reports to the Chief Probation Officer. This position performs duties under limited supervision and directs the professional, technical, and administrative support staff of a division of the probation department.

Job Description

This position will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, please submit your application by July 30, 2026.

The posting may close without notice once a candidate is selected. Applications received after this date may be reviewed at the discretion of the hiring authority.

Hiring Pay Range $96,200 - $108,222.00 per year

Are you an experienced Probation leader who is passionate about developing high-performing teams and making a lasting impact on your community?

Join our organization as a Division Director for Adult Probation and lead a dedicated team, committed to public safety, positive behavioral change, and excellence in probation services.

In this influential leadership role, you’ll oversee Probation division operations, mentor and develop supervisors, drive strategic initiatives, and collaborate with court leadership to enhance programs and services. Your vision, leadership, and commitment to innovation will help shape the future of adult probation while supporting staff and strengthening outcomes for the individuals and community we serve.

What We're Looking For:

Minimum Qualifications:

A master's degree from an accredited college or university (Supreme Court Order # 2003-92) with a major in the field of behavioral science or a closely related field and five years of professional experience in probation, including a minimum of two years of supervisory experience in probation.

OR

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (Supreme Court Order # 2003-92) and seven years of professional experience in probation, including a minimum of two years of supervisory experience in probation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated competence in leadership and supervisory practices, including employee development, team building, and the effective administration of division budgets, programs, and operational activities. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with judges, court staff, administrators, detainees and their families, community agencies, and the general public.

• Knowledge of evidence-based practices, risk and needs assessments, and community-based supervision strategies.

• Strong background in employee coaching, performance management, and succession planning.

• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and inclusion.

Important Notice Regarding Multiple Applications:

Once a candidate formally accepts a job offer with Superior Court, Juvenile Court, or Justice Court (Tucson and Ajo), all other active applications within these courts will be inactivated.

Essential Duties & Functions:

• Plans, oversees, and directs the professional services of a division within the probation department.

• Plans, assigns, supervise, and evaluate the work of unit supervisors, professional and support staff.

• Oversees the recruitment, selection, training, performance, and evaluation of the division staff. Establishes goals and objectives for unit supervisors and conducts performance appraisals.

• Advises supervisors on personnel matters related policy and procedure interpretation, employee counseling, probationer supervision and workload issues. 

• Prepares, implements, and monitors the division budget and grants. Reviews and analyzes financial and operating data, reports, and recommendations.

• Participates in the development and implementation of department programs, policies, and procedures. Coordinates with division personnel and outside agencies to perform work and/or resolve work issues.

• Ensures compliance with all ordinances, statutes, and court orders. Monitors the dissemination of confidential information to outside sources.

• Prepares statistical and operational reports and reviews the administrative reports of staff.

• Participates in department leadership meetings to discuss department goals, progress to goals and programs, and issues that require department-wide attention.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• May consult with the Chief Probation Officer and with Judges on the suitability of programs for probationers.

• May act on behalf of the Chief Probation Officer in his absence.

• Performs research of data and/or related projects and duties as required

Knowledge of:

• Must have knowledge of the principles and evidence- based practices of social and correctional case management, interviewing techniques, and the interrelationships of probation, law enforcement, social welfare, and societal influences.

• Must have knowledge of the criminal justice system, federal, state, and local statutes relating to probation.

• Must have knowledge of management and administrative responsibilities such as budgetary processes, goal setting, and performance management, project management, planning and delivering probation services.

• Must have knowledge of laws such as Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities (ADA), and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations.

Skills:

• Must have considerable skills in analyzing administrative and operational policies, procedures, processes, and issues to offer interpretations and develop solutions.

• Must have the ability to analyze and evaluate lifestyles, home situations and family conflicts to determine appropriate treatment and rehabilitation.

• Must have the skills to operate office equipment such as communications equipment, desktop computer, word processing, spreadsheet, database, financial and personnel processing software.

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of superior court employees including judges and staff, court leadership/administration, community agencies, client families and the general public.

Licenses and Certificates:

 Must have a valid Arizona driver’s license at the time of appointment.

Physical/Sensory Items:

Typically performs duties in an office environment and may lift materials and/or equipment 20 lbs or less.

New Hire Benefits Information:

We offer exceptional benefits:

• CORP Retirement Plan

• Vacation, holidays, and sick leave

• 100% paid parental leave

• Employer-paid Short -term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health Wellness discount program

• Mental and Behavioral Health Benefits

• Paid Training with Advancement Opportunities

• Upon yearly anniversary, 56 hours of sick time accrued, less usage, may be rolled over to vacation time.

Retirement Plan participation is mandatory for all eligible employees in which the employer and the employee contribute a certain percentage of the employee's salary.

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New-Hires | Pima County, AZ

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, political interest, or any other characteristic or category protected by local, state, or federal law.