222 Paul Scannell Drive • San Mateo, Ca 94402

650-312-8816 • 800-310-8816 • Fax: 650-312-5597

COUNTY OF SAN MATEO PROBATION DEPARTMENT Stuart J. Forrest, Chief Probation Officer

August 21, 2009 Dear Criminal Justice Colleague: As the Chief Probation Officer for San Mateo County, I am pleased to introduce you to our County, our community, and an exciting leadership opportunity.

The San Mateo County Probation Department is searching for highly qualified and experienced leaders to join our Department in the role of Deputy Chief Probation Officer. Successful candidates will provide highly responsible administrative and management assistance to myself as a part of the executive management team by planning, organizing, directing and reviewing all functions and activities of one of the major divisions of the Probation Department.

The Probation Department’s role as a partner in the County’s criminal justice system is to contribute to community safety through its law enforcement, court services, supervision and treatment referral functions. We also serve the County’s vision and objectives in unity with the other departments, services and programs in the County government family. To fulfill our role, we are committed to demonstrating the highest level of reliability, an unending pursuit of excellence, and an uncompromising standard of humane, impartial, and professional conduct.

Our commitment to “making a difference” is manifested through the application of the best practices available, partnership with devoted treatment providers, collaboration with all levels of law enforcement, conscientious management of County resources, faithful service to our courts, and the cultivation and development of our staff. If you or someone you know fits our needs for this exciting and challenging opportunity, please visit, http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/HR/DCPO, for more information about the position and how to apply. To learn more, please attend the Information Session on September 1, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. in the Chief’s Conference Room at the San Mateo County Youth Services Center. If you have questions, feel free to contact Michelle Kuka, Human Resources Analyst at (650) 363-4338. Please note that the filing deadline for this position is Monday, September 21, 2009 @ 7:00 p.m. (PST). Thank you for your time and I appreciate your consideration of this opportunity.

Very truly yours,

Stuart Forrest Chief Probation Officer

Deputy Chief Probation Officer

Excellence in community corrections

Effective service to our County

San Mateo County Probation Department invites applications for the position of

The County Life in San Mateo County provides a picturesque setting, combined with an incredible array of activities which truly represent the California lifestyle at its finest. Bordered on the west by the majestic Pacific Ocean, to the north by San Francisco, to the east by the scenic San Francisco Bay, and to the south by the world famous Silicon Valley, San Mateo County offers a wide range of recreational pursuits, economic opportunities and numerous attractions. The 700,000 residents of the County enjoy a diverse, multi-cultural citizenry, cosmopolitan ambiance, temperate climate, clean air, rural open space, and a geographic location in the heart of the San Francisco peninsula. San Mateo County government provides a full range of services with a workforce of over 5,800 employees in 22 agencies and departments, and a budget of $1.8 billion including $326 million in contingencies and reserves.

The Probation Department The mission of the San Mateo County Probation Department is to protect the public by providing quality, cost-effective services to reduce the incidence and impact of delinquency and crime, to assist in the re-socialization of the offender, and to provide assistance and support to our community. The San Mateo County Probation Department achieves excellence in community corrections and focuses on effective service to our County. To this end, we develop interventions that demonstrate a blend of our law enforcement and treatment responsibilities. We strive to be leaders in our profession exemplifying the highest standards of performance established in the fields of community corrections and organizational development.

The Position The Deputy Chief Probation Officer position is the third highest-ranking executive level in the Probation Department. The Department consists of four Divisions: Administration, Adult, Juvenile and Institutions Services. Each Division is headed by a Deputy Chief Probation Officer who reports to the Chief Probation Officer and the Assistant Chief Probation Officer (currently vacant) of the Department. Due to recent and anticipated retirements, the San Mateo County Probation Department is seeking up to three Deputy Chief Probation Officers to oversee Juvenile, Institutions, and/or Adult Services.

Goals and Challenges

Key Responsibilities ♦ Provide highly responsible administrative and management assistance to the Chief Probation Officer by

planning, organizing, directing and reviewing all functions and activities of one of the major divisions of the Probation Department.

♦ Direct, supervise, and guide assigned departmental staff by establishing goals, policies and performance standards, conducting periodic evaluations for staff members’ performance, and counseling staff members regarding their performance and career development consistent with the Department mission and expectations.

♦ Assist the Chief Probation Officer with the preparation of the Department and Division budgets; and oversee a Division budget.

♦ Consult with and advise the Court, other County staff and the public regarding probation policy issues and participate in the development of standards and programs relating to these policies.

♦ Consult and cooperate with other Department managers and outside criminal justice personnel on all aspects of probation services; discuss problems, develop alternatives and strategies for dealing with those problems; assist in implementation of solutions, as necessary.

♦ Direct and counsel Divisional staff in the planning, resource allocation, budgeting and information systems needed to meet the Department’s goals and responsibilities.

♦ Collaborate with the Court and the County in allocating resources to support innovative programs for juvenile and adult offenders while maintaining effective core programs.

♦ Work as part of the executive team to assist all Probation programs reach their full potential.

♦ Rebuild institutional and professional knowledge after the departure of long-time managers and key staff.

♦ Manage a Division during an era of budget reductions as the demand for services continues to expand.

♦ Align the goals of the Probation Department with the San Mateo County Shared Vision 2025. For more information regarding the San Mateo County Shared Vision 2025, please visit http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/bos.dir /budget /recommend2009/A-17.pdf

Ideal Candidate ♦ An approachable and politically astute leader,

with a management style that fosters trust, loyalty, respect, commitment and partnership.

♦ A strategic thinker and an excellent problem solver with innovative yet practical solutions to problems. One who can provide the Chief Probation Officer with the research and recommendations needed to make informed decisions.

♦ Experienced, hard working and productive manager who leads by example, empowers staff and values a culture of collaboration and accountability of all employees.

♦ A collaborator and consensus builder, who can energize, motivate and mentor Probation employees around improving quality performance.

♦ Adept at effectively utilizing limited resources while maintaining a high-level of service.

Qualifications Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is: Education Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized college or university in a field directly related to human services administration, such as Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Social Welfare, Sociology, Psychology, Business Administration or Public Service Management. Experience: 5 years of full-time increasingly responsible supervisory, administrative or managerial experience; two of which should be at the division director level or equivalent or higher level classification, which involved the supervision of a major staff support program or program division in an organization associated with the delivery of services in the fields of probation, corrections or other criminal justice programs and services. Other Requirement All applicants must meet all minimum standards for Peace Officer under Section 1031 of the Government Code. Successful candidates must pass a background check prior to appointment.

♦ An excellent communicator, both orally and in writing, with an ability to make effective and persuasive presentations in order to achieve consensus.

♦ A diplomatic member of the Probation executive team. An independent thinker who fosters teamwork, welcomes new, creative ideas and appreciates differing opinions.

Compensation and Benefits The salary range is $97,614.00—$122,012 annually. The County also offers an excellent benefits package:

♦ Twelve paid holidays per year. ♦ 130 hours of administrative leave per year to

use as time off, with the optional 50% cash out yearly.

♦ Training and Health and Fitness Programs. ♦ Childcare Center and Dependent Care

Assistance. ♦ Tuition Reimbursement Program. ♦ Deferred Compensation.

♦ Choice of two County Retirement System plans. ♦ Health, vision and dental insurance plans for

employee, family, domestic partners and young dependent adults.

♦ Long Term Disability coverage. ♦ $50,000 in County paid term life insurance and

up to $500,000 in supplemental life. ♦ Thirteen paid vacation days per year with

additional days added with increased years of service.

Recruitment Schedule How to Apply

To apply for this outstanding career opportunity, please electronically submit your cover letter and resume. Please include in your cover letter responses to the following questions: 1. Describe your professional experience and

abilities in Juvenile and Adult probation administration. Please attach an organizational chart and discuss the scope of your responsibility/level of authority and supervisory/management experience.

2. Describe a recent accomplishment that supported your department’s mission that required collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

All materials must be received by 7:00 p.m.

PDT (Pacific Daylight Time) on September 21, 2009.

Please electronically forward your

application materials to: San Mateo County Human Resources

Attn: Michelle Kuka, Human Resources Analyst mkuka@co.sanmateo.ca.us

Phone: 650-363-4338

For additional information on San Mateo County visit:

http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us

Open Recruitment: …………..…Aug. 21, 2009

Closing Date:…………………....Sept. 21, 2009 7:00 p.m. PDT

Resume Screening**: ………. Sept. 23-24, 2009

Panel/Department Interviews:…Oct. 14-15, 2009

These dates have been confirmed and it is recommended that you plan your calendar

accordingly.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please attend an information session on September 1, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. (PDT) at 222 Paul Scannell Drive, San Mateo, CA 94402 in the Chief's Conference Room. This information session will be videotaped, so if you are unable to attend in person you will be able to view the information session after September 3, 2009 via a link on the Probation Department website http://www.co.sanmateo.ca.us/probation. ** Depending on the number of resumes received, a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position. Because of this screening process, all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the next phase of the examination process. Applicants will be notified of the date, time and location of the subsequent phases of the selection process.