Chief operating officer Jobs in Omaha, NE

Summary

The chief probation officer is under the administrative direction of the Chief District Judge of the district court and is directly responsible for the administration of the probation and pretrial services office. Together with the clerks of the bankruptcy and district courts, the chief probation officer also has oversight responsibility for the district's consolidated administrative services : budget and finance; space and facilities; procurement; information technology; and human resources.

Duties

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The district has three active Article III judges, two senior judges, and three magistrate judges. The probation and pretrial services office has a total staff of 56 and contributes an additional 5 positions to our shared services units. The district is progressive in the areas of consolidated shared services, coordinating budgets between units, and utilizing evidence-based practices. The district encompasses 77,000 square miles, including three Indian reservations (Omaha, Winnebago, and Santee Sioux). Our headquarters office is in Omaha, with a divisional office in Lincoln.

Representative Duties :

• Organize the probation department to ensure expeditious handling of investigative work for the courts, institutions, and parole authorities, including effective case supervision of defendants, supervised releases, probationers, and parolees.
• Review, analyze, and interpret statutory, Judicial Conference, and Parole Commission requirements for the administration of supervision services; promulgates policies, procedures, and guidelines necessary to meet these requirements.
• Maintain administrative liaison with the court of jurisdiction, including promulgating policies, procedures, and guidelines to meet the unique needs of the court, along with standards to ensure an appropriate level of service delivery.
• Select and recommend candidates for appointment as probation officers to the court and appoint all non-officer personnel; provide specific recommendations to the court in all other personnel matters, including promotions, salary increases, disciplinary actions, and dismissals; assure all personnel are carefully selected and adequately trained; and make certain the work of all employees is systematically evaluated.
• Manage the staff of the office including all clerical, professional, and supervisory employees. Also manage the consolidated administrative services unit together with the clerks of the bankruptcy and district courts.
• Prepare the operating budget and estimate personnel, space allocation, and operating costs; oversee and ensure availability of adequate space, equipment, and supplies for the operation of the office; approve requisitions; certify vouchers for payment; and maintain appropriate fiscal controls in all matters pertaining to travel expenses and purchases of services, equipment, and supplies.
• Responsible for the oversight of the solicitation and implementation of contractual services for substance abuse, sex offender, and mental health treatment of offenders.
• Establish and administer continuing in-service training programs to ensure high-quality service delivery through consistent staff development.
• Maintain a system of communication, enabling awareness of pertinent information at all levels; delegate decision-making responsibility at appropriate levels; provide qualitative and quantitative measures of work performance; and assure accountability with minimal interference to service delivery.
• Maintain liaison with the chief judge and other judges; make specific recommendations regarding court-related criminal justice issues, with particular emphasis on matters relating to sound sentencing and supervision practices.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with other probation and pretrial services offices to assure all requests for assistance from other districts are met promptly and effectively.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with all components of the criminal justice system, including federal, state, and local law enforcement, correctional, and social service agencies.
• Promote and maintain conditions that encourage staff loyalty, enthusiasm, and morale.
• Develop and maintain a public relations program that explains court and other correctional services to the community; assume responsibility for communication with the news media.
• Monitor community events and issues with special attention to alleviating hazardous office and field incidents.
• Occasionally, may perform the duties of probation officers or of supervising probation officers.
• Perform related duties as required by the court.

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Conditions of employment

Qualifications

Required :

Specialized Experience :

Substantial Management Experience :

Court Preferred Skills :

Education

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

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Mission

As a component of the federal judiciary, the United States Probation and Pretrial Services System is fundamentally committed to providing protection to the public, assisting in the fair administration of justice, and supporting long-term positive change in individuals under supervision.

The District of Nebraska is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among staff.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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Pay is only part of the generous total compensation package you will receive while working for the federal Judiciary. We offer employees a diverse group of benefit programs and family friendly flexibilities to meet the needs of you and your family.

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