Juvenile Probation Officer — Shape Youth & Community

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14 paid holidays

Paid/unpaid leave

Health and dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Job summary

Department of Juvenile Justice in Virginia is seeking a Probation Officer I to join the Hampton region. The role involves intake services, probation and parole supervision, and delivering interventions to support youth and families.

The position requires 12–18 months of training, travel, and completion of a 4-week in-person training within six months; a valid driver's license is required by hire date, and applicants must meet minimal qualifications.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system, including court proceedings.
• Ability to interview clients effectively.
• Ability to apply counseling techniques.
• Ability to develop case plans.
• Identify community resources and human service agencies.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• A valid driver’s license or ability to obtain by hire date.

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic and delinquent intake services.
• Supervise juvenile probation and parole.
• Provide interventions and services for competency development and accountability.
• Promote juvenile behavioral change and public safety.

Skills

Criminal justice knowledge

Interview techniques

Client counseling techniques

Case planning

Resource identification

Written communication

MS Office proficiency

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Department of Juvenile Justice in Virginia is seeking a Probation Officer I to join the Hampton region. The role involves intake services, probation and parole supervision, and delivering interventions to support youth and families.

The position requires 12–18 months of training, travel, and completion of a 4-week in-person training within six months; a valid driver's license is required by hire date, and applicants must meet minimal qualifications.