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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
HARRIS COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION DEPARTMENT
HOUSTON, TEXAS
One of the nation’s largest Juvenile
Probation Departments is seeking an experienced, professional
with a proven management background in the field of Juvenile
Justice, to fill its top administrative position.
Responsibilities: It is the responsibility of the Executive
Director to develop and administer policies that will ensure
the smooth operation of the Juvenile Probation Department,
as well as compliance with State laws. The Executive Director
is responsible for managing a staff of approximately 1400
employees; supervision of about 5600 probationers monthly;
overseeing the operation of six (6) juvenile detention facilities;
and managing a budget of $95,000,000.00. The Executive Director
is under the supervision of the Harris County Juvenile Board.
Minimal Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Business,
Public Administration, Social/Behavioral Science or related
field, from an accredited university required, plus twenty
(20) years of full time paid experience in the Juvenile Justice
field or juvenile related agencies. Additionally, ten (10)
years (of the twenty) must demonstrate progressive management
experience including supervising/directing programs, services
and staff management.
A Master, PhD, or JD degree from an accredited university
in any of the above mentioned disciplines is preferred.
All candidates must meet the requirements for certification
by the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission as a Probation
Officer and be willing to relocate to Harris County.
Salary: $145,202.00 Includes a generous benefit package.
To Apply: Submit a letter of application with complete resume
including specific data regarding education, positions held,
leadership roles, salary history, to:
Administrative Offices of the District Courts, 1201 Franklin,
7th Floor, Houston, Texas 77002. Resumes may be sent vie e-mail
to: juvenileprobationdirector@justex.net
Closing: Resume/Application must be received on or before
July 15, 2008.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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