Chief Rowe brings over 25 years of law enforcement and public service experience to his role as Chief Probation Officer for the Sacramento County Probation Department. His career began with Sacramento County Probation more than two decades ago, when he worked at the Youth Detention Facility as a Probation Assistant. That early experience laid the foundation for his commitment to public safety, rehabilitation, and community service, and makes his return to lead the very department where he started a full-circle moment in his career.
Before rejoining Sacramento County, Chief Rowe served more than 22 years with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), most recently as Acting Deputy Director for the Division of Adult Parole Operations (DAPO). In that role, he provided statewide leadership in operations, administration, and policy, while representing the Division in public, legislative, and executive communications. Over the course of his CDCR career, he held numerous leadership roles, including Assistant Deputy Director, Chief Deputy Administrator, Parole Administrator, and all ranks of Parole Agent. He also served as a Correctional Counselor, Background Investigator, and Correctional Officer.
Among his many accomplishments, Chief Rowe was appointed to the California Sex Offender Management Board (CASOMB) from 2018 to 2021, spearheaded the creation of DAPO's first California POST-Certified Parole Academy, and developed a customized Principled Policing training module for parole agents. Recognized as a Subject Matter Expert in electronic monitoring and sex offender treatment, he has also contributed to multiple statewide workgroups, task forces, and conferences.
Chief Rowe holds a Bachelor of Science degree from California State University, Sacramento. He is a graduate of the Los Angeles Police Department Leadership Program (formerly the West Point Leadership Program) and a Fellow of the American Leadership Forum (ALF). In 2022, he was honored as DAPO's Professional of the Year.
Today, as Chief Probation Officer, Chief Rowe brings both deep professional expertise and personal pride in returning to the department where his public service journey began. He leads with a clear commitment to the Sacramento County Probation Department's mission, providing clients with the assessment, treatment, supervision, and support necessary to prevent re-offending and build safer communities. Guided by this vision, he is dedicated to empowering a highly skilled, multi-disciplinary workforce that uses innovative strategies to support positive change.
