Assistant Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer

Assistant Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer
Court Name/Organization Texas Eastern Probation and Pretrial Services
Location Beaumont, Sherman, Tyler, Plano, TX
Opening and Closing Dates 03/25/2026 - Open Until Filled
Appointment Type Permanent
Salary $118,334 - $197,200
Announcement Number 26-04 Position Description An Assistant Deputy Chief Probation Officer (Type I) performs duties and responsibilities such as the following: Works in a collaborative, team-oriented manner with all members of the Executive Leadership Team on strategic planning, performance measures, and goal setting
Oversees special projects as assigned by the Chief or Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer
Assists in establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with all components of the criminal justice system to include the U.S. Sentencing Commission, U.S. Attorney's Office, the Office of the Public Defender, U.S. District Clerk's Office, and law enforcement entities at the national, state, and local levels
Demonstrates leadership qualities, including the ability to plan and oversee implementation of national and district programs, processes, and initiatives that involve changes in case law and statute; the adoption of new or upgraded technology products and services; and the implementation of evidence-based practices, including implementation of STARR
Monitors the equitable distribution of workload, using statistical reports, including those available through the Decision Support System (DSS)
Assists in the selection and assignment of personnel
Participates in systematic analysis of performance for all subordinates assigned and with identifying their training needs
Assists in establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with other U.S. Probation Offices to ensure all requests for assistance from other districts are met promptly and effectively
Monitors high-profile cases and events that impact the community to keep the Chief and Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officers aware of potential concerns, with a special focus on alleviating hazardous office and field incidents
Assists in promoting and maintaining conditions which encourage staff loyalty and enthusiasm
Consistently demonstrates sound ethics and good judgment
Complies with the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees and court confidentiality requirements
Manages or assists in handling performance or conduct issues which may result in disciplinary actions
Assists in conducting internal investigations of personnel as required by the Chief U.S. Probation Officer and assuring confidentiality with personnel matters
Occasionally, the Assistant Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer may perform the operational and administrative duties of a Deputy Chief, Supervisory U.S. Probation Officer, or U.S. Probation Officer
Performs other duties as required by the Chief and Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer and the court
Miscellaneous An Assistant Deputy Chief Probation Officer (Type I) performs duties and responsibilities such as the following: Works in a collaborative, team-oriented manner with all members of the Executive Leadership Team on strategic planning, performance measures, and goal setting
Oversees special projects as assigned by the Chief or Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer
Assists in establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with all components of the criminal justice system to include the U.S. Sentencing Commission, U.S. Attorney's Office, the Office of the Public Defender, U.S. District Clerk's Office, and law enforcement entities at the national, state, and local levels
Demonstrates leadership qualities, including the ability to plan and oversee implementation of national and district programs, processes, and initiatives that involve changes in case law and statute; the adoption of new or upgraded technology products and services; and the implementation of evidence-based practices, including implementation of STARR
Monitors the equitable distribution of workload, using statistical reports, including those available through the Decision Support System (DSS)
Assists in the selection and assignment of personnel
Participates in systematic analysis of performance for all subordinates assigned and with identifying their training needs
Assists in establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with other U.S. Probation Offices to ensure all requests for assistance from other districts are met promptly and effectively
Monitors high-profile cases and events that impact the community to keep the Chief and Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officers aware of potential concerns, with a special focus on alleviating hazardous office and field incidents
Assists in promoting and maintaining conditions which encourage staff loyalty and enthusiasm
Consistently demonstrates sound ethics and good judgment
Complies with the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees and court confidentiality requirements
Manages or assists in handling performance or conduct issues which may result in disciplinary actions
Assists in conducting internal investigations of personnel as required by the Chief U.S. Probation Officer and assuring confidentiality with personnel matters
Occasionally, the Assistant Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer may perform the operational and administrative duties of a Deputy Chief, Supervisory U.S. Probation Officer, or U.S. Probation Officer
Performs other duties as required by the Chief and Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer and the court