Probation Supervisor

DEPARTMENT:             PROBATION

TITLE OF POSITION:     Probation Supervisor (Probation) (PROMOTIONAL) (PROVISONAL*) 

LOCATION:                    One Niagara Plaza, Buffalo, NY 14202

SALARY:                 $66,277- $95,952 (JOB GROUP: 12)
WORK SCHEDULE:      MONDAY-FRIDAY; 8:30AM-4:30PM OR 9:00AM-5:00PM 

DATE OF POSTING:       March 11, 2024

*Please note that this position is a competitive civil service title and will require taking a future civil service examination. Selection for permanent appointment(s) will be made from reachable candidate(s) on the eligible list according to the NYS Civil Service Rule of Three.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This is a first-line supervisory position in a probation department. The incumbent supervises the activities of four to seven Probation Officer Trainees, Probation Officers 1 or 2/Senior Probation Officers who are responsible for the control, supervision and care of adults and juveniles subject to probation investigation, supervision or intake services which requires them to meet certain standards of conduct. A Probation Supervisor 1 may supervise clerical employees, Probation Assistants, or volunteers. The incumbent may also direct the work of a district office or a special unit of a probation agency of moderate size and oversee special projects. The work is performed under the supervision of a higher-level probation professional with moderate leeway allowed to exercise independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. This position differs from that of a Probation Officer 1 or a Probation Officer 2/Senior Probation Officer in that the work is primarily supervisory in nature and the incumbent possesses greater independence of action. A Probation Supervisor 1 is a Peace Officer pursuant to Criminal Procedure Law Section 2.10 and may be authorized to carry a firearm in the performance of his/her duties. The incumbent will perform all related duties as required.

PROMOTION QUALIFICATIONS: 

Candidates must be permanently employed in the competitive class and must be serving and have served continuously on a permanent or contingent permanent basis in the competitive class for 36 months immediately preceding the date of appointment in the position of Job Group XI as Probation Officer or Probation Officer - Spanish Speaking or Probation Officer – Minority Group Specialist. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: 

Possession of a current driver’s license or the ability to otherwise meet the transportation requirements of the position. 

SAMPLE WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Reviews initial case files, plans work activities and assigns cases to subordinate staff; 
• Consults with and reviews the work of subordinate staff to ensure appropriate services are in place, assesses progress and revises probationer supervision plans as needed; 
• Reviews and corrects written documents sent to courts including violation reports, court memorandums and pre-sentencing/pre-dispositional reports; 
• Schedules and leads warrant teams by reviewing warrants, providing information, instructing staff and effectuating arrests; 
• Explains rules, regulations, policies and procedures to subordinate staff; 
• Oversees the development of efficient record-keeping systems and administrative procedures; 
• Monitors the work of Probation Officer 1Trainees, Probation Officers I and Probation Officers II/Senior Probation Officers in the field by to help ensure safety; 
• Monitors the work of subordinate staff to ensure compliance with rules, regulations, policies and procedures; 
• Interviews candidates for employment and promotion; 
• Confers with judges, court personnel, attorneys, police, educational and social agency personnel and various other groups and individuals on individual or departmental problems and/or other matters of concern to the probation department; 
• Prepares records and reports related to the work performed; 
• Oversees management of intra and/or interstate transfers of probation supervision to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations; 
• Oversees financial obligation processes to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations;
• May use a firearm in performing duties and exercising authority pursuant to departmental policy.

HOW TO APPLY:        Interested candidates should send a resume and letter of interest to:

Sheila Ruhland, Deputy Commissioner Erie County Probation Department

            1Niagara Plaza- Room 112; Buffalo, NY 14202

This notice will be posted from March 11, 2024, through and including March 18, 2024. 

Applications received after 4:00 P.M., March 18, 2024, will not be considered.

Erie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to workplace diversity.