Probation Chief Technology Innovation Officer

Description:

Join our team as a Probation Chief Technology Innovation Officer and lead a dynamic team driving technology, innovation, and operational excellence for the Probation Department. In this key leadership role, you will oversee information technology operations, system development, cybersecurity, and strategic initiatives that support critical public safety functions across the Department. This position requires a forward-thinking leader with a proven ability to manage complex IT environments, ensure compliance with County, State, and Department of Justice standards, and implement innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and data-driven decision-making. If you are passionate about leveraging technology to improve public service, strengthening secure systems, and leading impactful change, we invite you to guide innovation in this vital role!

The Probation Department is accepting applications to fill one full-time Probation Chief Technology Innovation Officer vacancy. This position can be home-based in Santa Barbara or Santa Maria; however, travelto both locations is required.

The County classification title is Information Technology & Business Systems Manager III. This position is "At-Will" and exempt from Civil Service protections.

About the Department: The Probation Department's mission is to protect the community by providing information and recommendations to the courts; providing safe, secure and effective juvenile detention and treatment programs; enforcing court orders and post release community supervision conditions, requiring offender responsibility/accountability, and supporting rehabilitation; and providing victim services that include facilitating reparation and restitution to victims. For more information about the department, please visit: www.sbprobation.org

Benefits Overview

The County of Santa Barbara offers a competitive benefits package that includes the following highlighted benefits:
 

• Vacation: 12 to 25 days per year depending on the length of public sector employment.
• Management Leave: An annual bank of 40 hours of management leave is granted at the start of the payroll calendar year.
• Holidays: 12 days per year
• Sick Leave: 12 days of sick leave per year. Unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement.
• Health Plan: Choice of medical (with vision care) and dental plan options. The County contributes 100% of the least expensive EPO employee-only premium. The County also offers flexible spending plans and other voluntary options.
• Onsite Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria: Provides ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and eligible dependents over the age of 5.
• Retirement: The County offers a Defined Benefit (Pension Plan). The County contributes 0.24% of base salary to a 401(a) Deferred Compensation Plan. The County also offers voluntary participation into a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Life Insurance: $20,000 Term Life Insurance
• Public California Service: Applicants from other California public sector employers may qualify for retirement reciprocity and time and service credit toward an advanced vacation accrual rate.
• New Hire Incentives: The County may provide reimbursement for reasonable relocation expenses, and at the discretion of the CEO, may provide sign-on incentives and/or time off advance accruals in the interest of attracting the best talent to the organization.