Chief Probation Officer

The Chief Probation Officer is a probation officer who has been appointed to direct and supervise the operations of the county’s probation department. The Chief Probation Officer has oversight responsibility of all aspects of the Probation Department. Historically, most Chief Probation Officers were appointed by the superior court. However, now many are appointed by the board of supervisors while others are dually appointed by a combination of the superior court and the board of supervisors.

The Chief Probation Officer is responsible for caseload distribution, level of supervision, and staff assignments based on their approved budget. Most Probation Chiefs rely on a management team that assists in the daily functioning of the department.