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Job Description
Position/Program Information
The Los Angeles County Probation Department is seeking a highly qualified, organized, and experienced professional to serve as Executive Assistant, Probation.
This unclassified position will provide high-level administrative, advisory, and operational support within the Office of the Chief Probation Officer. The Executive Assistant will manage sensitive assignments, coordinate executive priorities, prepare complex documents, reports, and presentations, and serve as a liaison with County departments, external stakeholders, community partners, and justice system agencies.
The Los Angeles County Probation Department is the nation’s largest probation department and a critical part of the County’s efforts to develop an equitable, rehabilitative, and restorative justice system. The Department provides evidence-based services to youth, adults, and communities, including supervision, service navigation, and need-based supportive services.
The Executive Assistant will support strategic initiatives, Board directives, executive leadership meetings, stakeholder engagement, special projects, and cross-departmental efforts that advance the Department’s mission. This position requires sound judgment, discretion, political acumen, strong communication skills, flexibility, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a mission-driven professional to contribute to meaningful public service and support the continued transformation of probation services within one of the nation’s largest and most complex local government systems.
This is an unclassified position. Applications will be accepted from June 17, 2026, through July 1, 2026. Interested individuals must submit a letter of interest and résumé as directed in the brochure linked here:
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THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES IS AN ACTIVE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Closing Date/Time: 7/1/2026 12:00 AM Pacific -
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Los Angeles County
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With a population of more than 10 million people and 88 cities, Los Angeles County has more residents than any county in the nation.
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, over 100,000 employees in more than 36 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.
As one of the Top 10 Government Services Employers, as named by Forbes Magazine, the County of Los Angeles provides those committed to a career in public service with boundless opportunities, a platform for professional and personal growth and the ability to truly make a difference in people's lives.
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