COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Annual Salary: $149,642 to $226,495

The appointee will receive an annual salary,

commensurate with qualifications and earning

history, as well as an excellent program of benefits

that allows employees to choose the benefits that

meet their specific needs.

The package includes:

Retirement Plan – New appointees will

participate in a contributory defined benefit

plan.

Cafeteria Benefit Plan – The County funds its

cafeteria plan using a tax-free contribution of

an additional 14.5% to 17% of the employee’s

monthly salary.

Flexible Spending Accounts – In addition to

tax-fee medical and dependent care spending

accounts, the County contributes $75 per

month to an employee’s dependent care

spending account.

Savings Plan (401k) – Optional tax-deferred

income plan that may include a County

matching contribution up to 4% of employee’s

salary.

Deferred Compensation Plan (457) –

Optional tax-deferred income plan that may

include a County matching contribution up to

4% of employee’s salary.

Holidays – 12 paid days per year.

HOW TO APPLY

This position will be open from

May 22, 2017, until filled. First

consideration will be given to those who apply

by June 9, 2017.

Please go to: http://bit.ly/2rvNvhI in order to

submit your application, cover letter, resume,

record of accomplishments, verification of

degrees, and current salary.

For confidential inquiries, please contact:

Bill Dukes

Department of Human Resources

Talent Acquisition Division

(213) 974-2483

County of Los Angeles DEPUTY DIRECTOR, PROBATION DEPARTMENT Open May 22, 2017 until filled

To enrich lives through effective & caring service.

THE COUNTY

With a population of over ten million people, the County of Los Angeles has more residents than any county in the nation, and within its boundaries are 88 cities.

As one of the largest employers in Southern California, over 108,000 employees in more than 34 departments provide vital and wide-ranging public services.

Selected by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s Best Employers of 2016, the County’s annual budget for fiscal year 2016-17 is $29.8 billion.

THE DEPARTMENT

The County of Los Angeles Probation Department is the nation’s largest probation department. With 6,599 staff and an $909million budget, the Department is comprised of 24 field offices and two pre-trial offices, 12 residential treatment camps, and three juvenile halls.

The Probation Department continues to transform into a truly rehabilitative and restorative justice system. The community at large, and the adult probationers and juvenile offenders supervised by the professionals in the Probation Department, benefit from the rehabilitation and reintegration that the Department provides.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Deputy Director serves as executive leading one of seven bureaus within the County of Los Angeles Probation Department. Bureaus encompass pre-trial services, institutions, investigations, or supervision of adult and youth under the responsibility of the Probation Department. Deputy Directors direct bureau operations through subordinate managers.

The ideal candidate for Deputy Director will have a track record of meeting major challenges and driving cultural change in established and deep-rooted cultures. The candidate will have knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of probation based upon broad practice in the field and deep executive experience.

With demonstrated success and knowledge in establishing and maintaining a supportive and collaborative environment,, the Deputy Director will continue to creating and growing a “Los Angeles model” of a successful probation department for the field.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.

Extensive management experience (5+ years) in leading and directing a complex organization providing human and/or social services in fields such as the law, probation, parole, corrections, law enforcement, or social welfare.

Additional desirable qualifications:

An advanced degree in law, criminal justice, human services or a closely related field.

Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of cutting-edge, nationwide best practices in the areas of community-based treatment, trauma-informed care, and cultural competency.

Knowledge of evidence-based re-entry models, and restorative justice, and the willingness and ability to lead a transformative culture for institutional reform.

Demonstrated commitment to the Los Angeles County model for individuals in the justice system that is supportive, data driven, culturally competent and guided by research.

Ability to promote a learning environment that emphasizes staff training and professional development in areas that include, but are not limited to, developmental disabilities, substance abuse, mental health, co-occurring disorders, and abuse and trauma.

Experience creating effective partnerships with community-based organizations, members of professional staff, public officials, justice system agencies, and other partners within the probation and corrections community.

Ability to interpret and apply California legal codes and statutes relating to adult and youth offenders.

Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to continual improvement.