Probation Director (Group A)

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CORTLAND COUNTY PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT

60 Central Avenue

Cortland, NY 13045

607-753-5076

https://www.cortlandcountyny.gov/263/Personnel-Civil-Service

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Job Title: Probation Director (Group A)

This is the sole management level position in a Group A probation department. The incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating and controlling the activities of the department in a manner which ensures the provision and maintenance of effective probation services in accordance with established laws and regulations. The work is performed under the general oversight of the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, Office of Probation and Correctional Alternatives. The incumbent typically reports to the chief executive officer of the county. This position differs from that of a Probation Director or (Group B, C or D) in that a Probation Director (Group A) is employed in a the smallest probation department. A Probation Director (Group A) is a Peace Officer pursuant to Criminal Procedure Law section 2.10 and may carry a firearm in the performance of his/her duties. The incumbent will perform all related duties as required.

Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, with benefits

Salary: $79,132-105,324/YR (Management)

Location: Cortland County Probation Department

Status: Competitive, Probationary

Benefits: New York State Retirement System, Low Deductible Health Insurance Plan, Generous Paid Time Off including 13 Paid Holidays, Tuition Assistance available. Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

OPEN COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees, with a Bachelor’s degree or higher including or supplemented by thirty (30) credit hours in the social or behavioral sciences and two (2) years of experience as a Probation Supervisor 1 or equivalent experience in a probation agency.

NOTE:

Course work at the graduate degree level in social work, social sciences, education, administration, law, criminal justice, or a related field may be substituted for work experience for a maximum of one (1) year of experience.

PROMOTION QUALIFICATIONS:

One (1) year of permanent competitive class status as a Probation Supervisor 1.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Possession of a current driver’s license or ability to otherwise meet the transportation requirements of the position.

NOTE:

Social Science includes areas of study concerned with humans living in relation to other humans in a social environment such as anthropology, criminal justice, economics, geography,

history, political science, psychology and sociology.

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Behavioral science is a subset of social science characterized by observation of the behavior of living organisms and focused on human social behavior such as psychology, sociology, anthropology, counseling, criminal justice, gerontology, human behavior, social work/social welfare and vocational rehabilitation.

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Individuals whose duties and responsibilities include the use of a firearm must also complete training pursuant to Criminal Procedure Law Section 2.30 (3).

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The class specifications including the minimum qualifications for positions in Probation Departments are established by rule and regulation of the Division of Criminal Justice Services. These class specifications are found in Title 9 NYCRR Part 347, Appendix H-10, Standard S

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Degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If the degree was awarded by an educational institution outside of the United States and its territories, applicant must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm. Applicants must pay the required evaluation fee.

Pre-employment screenings required.

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO THE ADDRESS ABOVE OR EMAIL TO:

pers-app@cortlandcountyny.gov

Application: https://www.cortlandcountyny.gov/266/JobExam-Application

APPROVED APPLICATIONS WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED.

EOE

Cortland County is committed to equity and inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.

ISSUED: 10-9-25

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $79,132.00 - $105,324.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person