Adult Probation Supervisor

Why It's a Great Opportunity: 

As a professional with experience in and understanding of justice involved individuals, you have the unique opportunity to make a difference in the community.  As an Adult Probation Supervisor, you will perform duties of both supervisory and an administrative nature and serve in the capacity of the probation manager when the probation manager is not available. The supervisor evaluates the work performance of probation officers and provides orientation and extensive training to probation level staff. The duties also include assisting the probation manager in planning, designing, and implementing programs and projects. This work involves originating new policies and techniques to deal with the many complex duties of the Probation Division of Pierce County District Court as well as coordinating these duties and functions through subordinates. 

Pierce County District Court (PCDC) is committed to administering criminal justice in ways that are both effective and efficient. We focus on improving outcomes for justice-involved individuals by addressing the whole person and identifying and responding to their risks and needs rather than treating them as cases to manage. From our therapeutic courts to our probation division, we apply evidence-based best practices. Our workforce reflects the diversity of the community we serve, and we continually work to enhance equity and public service.

Why It's a Great Department:  

The mission of Pierce County District Court, as an independent and impartial branch of government, is to promote respect for law, society and individual rights; provide open, accessible and effective forums for dispute resolution; resolve legal matters in a just, efficient and timely manner and assure the dignified and fair treatment of all parties.  Pierce County District Court is a court of limited jurisdiction hearing the following cases:

• Traffic and non-traffic infractions
• Criminal and criminal-traffic misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors
• Civil matters for damages for injury to individuals or personal property, and contract disputes no greater than $100,000
• Small claims for recovery of money not to exceed $10,000
• Name changes
• Antiharassment protection orders
• Stalking protection orders

How to be Successful in the Role:

We are looking for candidates who have some knowledge or understanding of the following: working with justice-involved veterans, domestic violence dynamics, substance use and mental health issues and their connection to criminal activity. This role requires exceptional communication, time and stress management as well as a focus and desire on improving outcomes for justice-involved individuals

Your Future in this Role:

As you develop, this role has robust training where you will spend the majority of your time with assigned supervisors and officers from various units. You will learn the processes for each of the units as well as be trained in the core functions of probation. In office training will include: Administering Risk Assessments, Investigations, Report Writing, Interviewing, Testifying in Court, Resource Navigation, Substance Use Recognition, RCW/WAC reviews. Mandatory Misdemeanant Probation Academy Training will be scheduled within the first year.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

This announcement is not intended to reflect all duties to be performed by our next team member, but shall present a descriptive list of the range of duties that may be performed.  To view the complete classification, click here.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Additional education or experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. A course study in Sociology, Psychology, or Criminal Justice is preferred.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in the supervision of probationers

Preferred Qualifications - General:

• Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology or Social Work with a focus in dealing
• with complex legal and human issues.
• Supervisory experience

All Adult Probation Supervisors - Special Notes:

• Once hired, attendance and successful completion is required at the Correctional Services Academy, RCW 43-101-220 to retain employment
• Ability to complete the First Level Supervision Course # 4127 at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission within six months of employment as required under RCW 43-101.350.

As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.

How to Apply:

Our Recruitment Practices:

This is a competitive and meritorious selection process. Pierce County applications are reviewed by human hiring staff in accordance with the qualifications listed for the position. Pierce County understands applicants may use AI tools when preparing application materials. We recognize these tools can make the process easier; however, we ask that everything you submit genuinely reflects your own experience, skills, knowledge, and writing style. 

During the interview process, you may be asked to demonstrate your skills, including writing and subject knowledge, and to speak to your experience in your own voice. Applicants should be prepared to respond to interview questions without relying on AI-generated responses or reading prepared answers from a screen. Any misrepresentation may result in disqualification or separation.

Applicants whose qualifications most closely align with the County’s needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status typically occurs within two to three weeks after the closing date. Some applicants may receive short notice to participate in additional selection steps, which may include assessments, phone screens, or interviews. 

Upon offer, compensation is based on a range of job-related factors, including the requirements of the role, your skills and experience, and internal pay equity. 

Our Welcoming Workplace Commitment: 

Pierce County is committed to fostering a Welcoming Workplace where employees are supported, respected, and able to thrive. We believe a strong public workforce is representative of the community it serves and that fair and just access to opportunity strengthens public service. 

Guided by the County Executive’s Forward Together mission, Pierce County works to build communities that are safe, welcoming, and connected. This same commitment shapes how we recruit, develop, and retain our employees. County employees make a direct and visible impact in the lives of residents every day, and we invite you to join us in helping keep Pierce County a place people are proud to call home.