Job Description

CAREER DESCRIPTION
SUPERVISING RESEARCH ANALYST
(LAW ENFORCEMENT)
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This recruitment is open to the public and will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days, closing on Friday, November 28, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
This recruitment will establish an open eligible list. This list will be used to fill current and future Supervising Research Analyst positions within the County of Orange. The current vacancy is within . This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications within the County of Orange.
PROBATION DEPARTMENT
assists the criminal justice system in Orange County, California by making a safer Orange County through positive change. Under the direction of the Chief Probation Officer, the Probation Department is comprised of three bureaus: Adult Operations, Juvenile Operations and Operations Support. As a public safety agency, the Department serves the community using efficient and research supported corrections practices to reduce crime, assist the Courts in managing clients, promoting lawful and productive lifestyles, and assisting victims. You can learn more about the OC Probation Department by clicking
THE OPPORTUNITY
OC Probation is seeking a highly-skilled Supervising Research Analyst, who will supervise, coordinate, and design research and evaluation projects. The position will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing research-supported projects; designing and selecting analysis and data management methodologies; and generating reports with appropriate interpretation, findings, and recommendations for quality improvement. This position requires extensive research skills, knowledge of the unique limitations in conducting research on potentially vulnerable populations (including supervised adult and juvenile offenders), and a background in criminal justice.
The Supervising Research Analyst will be expected to:

• Supervise, train, assign projects, and conduct performance evaluations for all Research Analysts within the Probation Department
• Oversee Research Analyst and Senior Research Analyst research projects; write and approve evaluation plans, and develop business intelligence reports
• Represent the Probation Department in multi-agency collaborative programs with research components
• Conduct project management for new, high-profile, and/or major research projects, in addition to managing quality assurance of deliverables such as evaluation and statistical reports prior to release
• Act as data manager for key programs involving multiple agencies, and coordinate the collection of data for responses to Public Records Act requests (as applicable)

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES
The ideal candidate will have at least (5) five years of experience in conducting applied research, preferably in a criminal justice or social science setting, and will also possess a Bachelor's degree or higher in criminal justice, mathematics, sociology, psychology, or other related field. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of evaluation methods, research design, and statistical analysis, as well as the ability to organize statistical information at both the program and individual client levels.
In addition, the ideal candidate will possess extensive experience and/or knowledge in the following competencies:
TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

• Understanding of and hands-on experience with complex statistical analysis, research design, and methods of organizing information into reports using tables, charts, and graphs
• Conduct complex professional/technical research and analysis, such as descriptive and inferential statistics, including probability theory, sampling techniques, statistical correlation, frequency distribution, reliability and variability criteria, and regression analysis
• Manage large quantities of data and multi-level outcomes across diverse programs with attention to detail regarding data accuracy, quality, and integrity
• Analyze, interpret, and report program/participant data for various audiences
• Methods of data extraction, quality assurance, and management
• OC Probation's Integrated Case Management System (ICMS), including underlying tables
• Evidence-based practices as they relate to criminal justice
• Utilize SPSS or other statistical software to perform complex statistical analysis
• Utilize the following software applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Power BI, ArcGIS, and Microsoft SQL Server
• Knowledge of current Federal, State, and local legislation, policies, regulations, and issues that pertain to the Probation department

SUPERVISION & LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• Providing technical guidance to support staff in conducting statistical analysis and reporting
• Holding self and staff accountable for high-quality and timely work
• Applying a comprehensive perspective in order to achieve division goals and objectives
• Identifying team roles and taking responsibility for appropriate staffing and staffing duties under minimal direction
• Acting as a lead to staff, projects, and/or workgroups with a high degree of self-motivation
• Supervising, training, and evaluating the performance of subordinate staff
• Working independently with minimal supervision

PROBLEM SOLVING & ANALYTICAL SKILLS

• Detecting, analyzing, and resolving issues in a timely manner, using good judgment, technical expertise, and decision-making skills, while dealing with changing priorities
• Balancing a large number of projects and consistently delivering timely and accurate results while addressing changing priorities
• Selecting appropriate performance measures and outcomes to track and measure results
• Developing and proposing solutions and implementing practices that meet business needs
• Demonstrates good judgment; accurately defines problems/issues, and evaluates and recommends solutions

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Communicates and interacts clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing with all levels of staff
• Builds and maintains productive relationships with various levels of management, peers, and staff
• Disseminates information in a logical, clear, and concise manner to explain research methodologies to various types of audiences

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
The Probation Department requires that all candidates undergo an extensive background investigation process to the satisfaction of the Department. Candidates must successfully clear prior to the start of their employment. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of the background investigation.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify the most qualified applicants. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All candidates will be notified via email of their status in the process. Completion of a background investigation to the satisfaction of the County may be required.
Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all applications and supplemental responses to identify candidates with qualities that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those candidates who meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step. Resumes will not be accepted and/or screened in lieu of applications during the application screening step; therefore, you will need to demonstrate your qualifications on your application.
Application Appraisal Panel | Application Rating (Weighted 100%)
An Application Appraisal Panel (AAP) of job knowledge experts will thoroughly screen and evaluate all application materials for job knowledge, competencies, and related experience described above. Therefore, you are strongly encouraged to provide detailed and thorough evidence of your qualifications. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.
Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All applicants will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Veterans Employment Preference
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click to review the policy.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Email Notification
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at .
Frequently Asked Questions
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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Aerie de la Cruz at (714) 645-7051 or patricia.delacruz@prob.ocgov.com.
EEO INFORMATION
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System
Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
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