Supervisor of Professional Standards, Probation
Alameda County, California, MO, United States
Overview
The Supervisor of Professional Standards, Probation works under the general supervision of the Director of Professional Standards, Probation. The position 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.
Responsibilities
Directs, supervises, coordinates, and trains investigators in the Professional Standards Unit.
Advises investigators on investigative duties and internal affairs standards.
Conducts investigative tasks within the department.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in sociology, criminology, psychology, penology, or a closely related field.
Experience (Option I): Equivalent of two (2) years of full‑time experience conducting background/internal affairs investigations in a classification at or above Deputy Probation Officer III in Alameda County.
Experience (Option II): 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, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity.
All experience must be within law enforcement, corrections, probation, parole, or public sector oversight organization.
Meet the minimum requirements for a Peace Officer (Section 1031 of the Government Code).
Applicants 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 DMV 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.
Knowledge and Skills
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 under various circumstances.
Write clearly, accurately, and concisely with 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.
Benefits
Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts – Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short‑Term Disability Insurance
Long‑Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits – Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long‑Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan – Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
12 paid holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Management Paid Leave
Catastrophic Sick Leave
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee Wellness Program
Employee Discount Program
Child Care Resources
United Services Credit Union
Equal Employment Opportunity
Alameda County is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factors protected under federal, state and local law.
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The Supervisor of Professional Standards, Probation works under the general supervision of the Director of Professional Standards, Probation. The position 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.
Responsibilities
Directs, supervises, coordinates, and trains investigators in the Professional Standards Unit.
Advises investigators on investigative duties and internal affairs standards.
Conducts investigative tasks within the department.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in sociology, criminology, psychology, penology, or a closely related field.
Experience (Option I): Equivalent of two (2) years of full‑time experience conducting background/internal affairs investigations in a classification at or above Deputy Probation Officer III in Alameda County.
Experience (Option II): 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, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity.
All experience must be within law enforcement, corrections, probation, parole, or public sector oversight organization.
Meet the minimum requirements for a Peace Officer (Section 1031 of the Government Code).
Applicants 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 DMV 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.
Knowledge and Skills
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 under various circumstances.
Write clearly, accurately, and concisely with 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.
Benefits
Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts – Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short‑Term Disability Insurance
Long‑Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits – Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long‑Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan – Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
12 paid holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Management Paid Leave
Catastrophic Sick Leave
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee Wellness Program
Employee Discount Program
Child Care Resources
United Services Credit Union
Equal Employment Opportunity
Alameda County is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factors protected under federal, state and local law.
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