Supervisor of Professional Standards, Probation

SUPERVISOR OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, PROBATION

Recruitment #26-8586-01 Date Opened 4/21/2026 12:00:00 AM Filing Deadline 5/5/2026 5:00:00 PM Salary $72.20 - $87.76/hour; $150,176.00 - $182,540.80/year Employment Type Permanent Full-Time Employment HR Analyst Tracy Gonzalez Department Probation Type of Recruitment New, open, assembled

INTRODUCTION THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION.

The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended. Applications must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Applications will only be accepted on-line.

DESCRIPTION MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Alameda County Probation Department is to protect the public safety by providing supervision, services, support and opportunities to our clients on behalf of the people of Alameda County through quality supervision, leadership, services and effective partnerships.

THE AGENCY

The Alameda County Probation Department is an essential element of the County's system of public protection and human services. The Department's role is to reduce the impact of crime in the community by providing accurate, comprehensive and timely information and recommendations to the Courts, providing community-based sanctions and treatment for offenders, and working cooperatively with law enforcement agencies and community organizations with similar objectives. The Department provides a wide range of mandated and discretionary investigative, advisory, and supervisory services to adult and juvenile probationers pursuant to State law and the County Charter. For more detailed information about the department, visit: Alameda County Probation Department.

THE POSITION

Under general supervision of the Director of Professional Standards, Probation, the Supervisor of Professional Standards, Probation, assists in directing, supervising, coordinating, training, and advising investigators in the Probation Department's Professional Standards Unit; undertakes the department's investigative tasks; and completes related work as required. For more information about the job classification, visit: Supervisor of Professional Standards, Probation (#8586).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in sociology, criminology, psychology, penology, or a closely related field.

AND EITHER I

Experience:

The equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience conducting background/internal affairs investigations in a class equivalent to, or higher than, Deputy Probation Officer III with the Probation Department in the County of Alameda (County) classified service. OR II

Experience:

The equivalent of three (3) years of professional-level full-time experience conducting background investigations, internal affairs investigations, or working in adult and/or juvenile investigations. At least one (1) year of experience working with adult and/or juvenile investigations must be in a supervisory capacity. All experience must be within law enforcement, corrections, probation, parole, or public sector oversight organization.

Special Requirements:

Meet the minimum requirements for a Peace Officer (Section 1031 of the Government Code). Applicants are not required to be a US citizen but must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law (Per SB 960). Successfully pass a Peace Officer background investigation, psychological, and medical examination. Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's license and a good driving record according to the California Department of Motor Vehicles' negligent operator guidelines and qualification for automotive insurance. Any felony conviction is disqualifying. As a condition of employment, use, maintain, carry, and qualify with approved department firearms.

NOTE:

The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

Knowledge of:

Principles of public administration and personnel management. Employee supervision, appraisal, and corrective action practices. Probation Department policies and philosophy. Principles of training, motivating, and evaluating staff. Selection standards as set forth by the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission. Current investigation interviewing and interrogation techniques. Current practices and methods employed in background and internal affairs investigations. State, federal, and local statutes, ordinances, regulations, rules, policies, and procedures related to background investigations and internal affairs investigations. Probation bargaining unit memoranda of understanding, California Penal Code, Government Code, Evidence Code, Code of Civil Procedures, Peace Officer Bill of Rights, County Civil Service rules, policies and procedures, personnel rules, and disciplinary guidelines.

Ability to:

Set goals and objectives, establish priorities, meet deadlines, and coordinate work with others. Edit reports written by staff to ensure clarity, accuracy, and concision. Read, interpret, and apply legal methodologies relating to background and internal affairs investigations. Implement new policies and procedures. Effectively utilize interviewing, interrogation, and investigative techniques and procedures. Utilize practices and methods employed in administrative and criminal investigations. Be flexible in adjusting to frequent interruptions and/or changes in workload and assignments. Demonstrate self-restraint, good judgment, and strategic decision-making when interacting with a variety of people under varying situations, conditions, and circumstances. Write clearly, accurately, and concisely, and use grammatically correct English when conveying ideas in written reports, letters, memoranda, and other documents. Effectively apply laws of arrest, search, and seizure case law, and rules of evidence. Demonstrate effective public speaking skills, plan and deliver effective presentations, and prepare related materials. Evaluate the credibility of persons interviewed. Use laptops, personal computers, and word processing software. Provide training and guidance to investigators and support staff. Gather, record, interpret, and report statistical data. Effectively utilize self-defense techniques. Effectively utilize a firearm.

EXAMINATION COMPONENTS THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS

A review of applicants' applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises.