Pretrial Probation Officer

FHLB Des Moines; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & life insurance

Retirement and savings plans

Parental leave and paid leave

Job summary

The City of Virginia Beach seeks a Part-Time Pretrial Probation Officer with Human Services/Criminal Justice experience to work with justice-involved individuals within Community Corrections and Pretrial Services. Responsibilities include interviewing defendants in jail or via virtual settings, preparing risk assessments per DCJS policy, and presenting bail recommendations to courts.

Must obtain CJIS clearance and maintain HIPAA-compliant records.

Qualifications

• The candidate will interview incarcerated defendants eligible for pretrial in jail or virtual settings.
• Prepare accurate risk assessments per DCJS policy.
• Conduct and interpret criminal history/background checks via NCIC/VCIN and Supreme Court databases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough interviews of incarcerated defendants eligible for pretrial in jail or via virtual settings.
• Prepare timely Court reports and provide bail recommendations to judicial officers.
• Provide testimony in Court as required.

Skills

Conducting Interviews

Conducting Investigations

Court Reporting

Court Testimony

Electronic Record Keeping

Risk Assessments

Job description

Department: HUMAN SERVICES Compensation Grade: G21 Compensation Range & Starting Salary: Pay Range: $22.67 - $35.32 hourly Starting hourly rate - Minimum of the Pay Range. Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime): No Scheduled Weekly Hours: 25

About Us

Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees.

Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications

The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking to hire a Part-Time Pretrial Probation Officer with Human Services/Criminal Justice experience working with justice involved individuals and experience with mental health and substance use disorders for the Community Corrections and Pretrial Services program. Duties: Conduct thorough interviews of incarcerated defendants eligible for pretrial in the jail or virtual setting based on training and provided guidance documents. Communicate professionally with people from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Prepare accurate risk assessments per DCJS policy. Conduct detailed and complete investigations using a variety of sources to obtain accurate information for reports. Verify information provided by client to assist judicial officials in making well‑informed bail decisions. Prepare timely Court reports and present appropriate bail recommendations to judicial officers consistent with DCJS and CCP Policy. Provide testimony in Court as required. Conduct and interpret criminal history/background checks via NCIC/VCIN and Supreme Court database systems. Maintain organization integrity by keeping defendant information confidential per DCJS and HIPPA guidelines. Establish and maintain paper and electronic records as required by the DCJS, DHS, and Community Corrections policies. Candidate must successfully complete the Core Training approved by the DCJS after onboarding.

The City offers a generous benefits package which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement, and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, and holiday and paid leave.

Grant Funded

Please note these positions are Grant‑funded with no established end date. Accordingly, the following information is related.

1. The position is subject to the continuation of CIP, grant or Non‑Profit Foundation funding.
2. Expiration of the grant or discontinuation of CIP or Non‑Profit Foundation‑f funding for the position shall result in its elimination; at which time, you will be separated from employment. The city will provide as much advance notice as possible to you.
3. The City’s Reduction in Force Policy (6.11) does not apply to your employment.
4. All remaining policies, appropriate to your employment status, are extended to you with your compliance being mandatory.

Additional Requirements

• DMV Transcript: No
• CDL: No
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No
• CPS Check: Yes
• Physical: No
• Respirator: No
• Psychological Screening: No
• Polygraph: No

At Will: No

Minimum Requirements

Requires any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to four (4) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, such as sociology, probation, counseling, or corrections.

Special Requirements

All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short‑term department needs and/or City‑wide emergencies.

VCIN Certified & Alpha I Status

VCIN Certified. Alpha I Status: Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City’s operational status. Must be able to obtain and maintain CJIS clearance along with National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) certification.

Automatic Disqualifiers

• Applicants with a felony conviction
• Applicants wanted for a crime in state or out of state.
• Applicants with a Class 1 or 2 misdemeanor conviction(s), excluding those set forth in Title 46.2 of the VA Code or 1 offense of DUI.
• Applicants found not guilty of any crime by reason of mental illness.
• Applicants with prior serious abuses / violations of NCIC/VCIN systems.
• Applicants listed on the Terror Watch List or Violent Gang File.

Skills

• Conducting Interviews
• Conducting Investigations
• Court Reporting
• Court Testimony
• Electronic Record Keeping
• Risk Assessments

Working Conditions

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.

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VRS Contribution

All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace

The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected status as defined by applicable law. The City of Virginia Beach boasts a diverse workforce of around 7,500 employees dedicated to delivering outstanding government services. Our team is guided by core values of quality customer service, teamwork, leadership and learning, integrity, commitment, and inclusion and diversity.

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