Juvenile Probation Officer - Public Safety & Impact

Department-of-Juvenile-Justice; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Leave benefits

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Counseling services

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks a Probation Officer I in Williamsburg (9th Dist. CSU) to provide intake services and supervise juvenile offenders. The role includes a 4-week in-person training within six months and regular travel.

Responsibilities include coordinating with families, assessing needs, developing case plans, and linking youth to community resources while upholding public safety and DJJ values.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system and court proceedings.
• Interviewing clients effectively.
• Counseling techniques for clients.
• Ability to assess needs and develop case plans.
• Identify community resources to support families.
• Strong written and oral communication; create reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Provide intake services for domestic and delinquent cases.
• Juvenile probation and parole supervision.
• Promote competency development and accountability for youth.
• Support public safety through interventions and services.

Skills

Criminal justice

Interview techniques

Counseling skills

Case planning

Resource identification

Written reports

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Bilingual Spanish/English

Job description

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks a Probation Officer I in Williamsburg (9th Dist. CSU) to provide intake services and supervise juvenile offenders. The role includes a 4-week in-person training within six months and regular travel.

Responsibilities include coordinating with families, assessing needs, developing case plans, and linking youth to community resources while upholding public safety and DJJ values.