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Assistant Probation Director (Group D)
Description of Duties
This is an administrative-level supervisory position in a Group D probation department. The incumbent supervises a number of Principal Probation Officers, assists a Deputy Probation Director (Group D) in department administration and may be responsible for specialized duties and/or the administration of a section of the probation department. The work is performed under the general supervision of a Deputy Probation Director (Group D) with extensive leeway allowed to exercise independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. An Assistant Probation Director (Group D) is a Peace Officer pursuant to Criminal Procedure Law Section 2.10 and may be authorized to carry a firearm in the performance of his/her duties.
Minimum Qualifications
One (1) year of permanent competitive class service as a Principal Probation Officer or two (2) years of permanent competitive class service as a Probation Supervisor.
Special Requirement:
Possession of a current driver’s license or otherwise demonstrated ability to meet the transportation requirements of the position.
Note: Individuals whose duties and responsibilities include the use of a firearm must also complete training pursuant to Criminal Procedures Law Section 2.30(3).
Note: The class specifications including the minimum qualifications for positions in Probation Departments are established by rule and regulations of the Division of Criminal Justice Services. These class specifications are found in Title 9 NYCRR Part 347, Appendix H-10, Standard Specifications for Professional Probation Positions.
Note: This position is allocated to the competitive class pursuant to Executive Law Section 257(1).
