Probation Officer

Prince George County, Virginia; Virginia; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Community Corrections seeks a qualified Probation Officer to conduct intake interviews, monitor probationers, prepare case files, and document progress. The officer may testify in court and coordinate with community resources to assist rehabilitation.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social work, or human services and at least three years of related experience. DCJS CORE Training within one year and VCIN certification within six months are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social work, or human services.
• Three years of related experience.
• DCJS CORE Training to be completed within one year of hire.
• VCIN certification within six months of hire.
• Pre-employment drug testing and criminal background check with fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake interviews.
• Monitor clients' progress.
• Testify in court when required.
• Supervise probationers.
• Prepare files and records.

Skills

Communication skills

Case management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social work, or human services

Job description

Riverside Community Corrections is seeking qualified applicants for a Probation Officer to conduct intake interviews; monitor clients' progress; testify in court; supervise probationers; prepare files and records.

Successful candidate must have general knowledge of the criminal justice system, human behavior and interventions, case management, domestic violence, substance abuse, mental illness, community resources, and Evidence-Based Practices in community corrections; ability to communicate ideas effectively both orally and in writing; ability to make decisions and interpretations in accordance with established rules, policies, and procedures; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with offenders, stakeholders, and the general public.

Candidate must have a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, social work, or human services supplemented by three years of related experience. Successful candidate must complete the DCJS CORE Training within one year and obtain VCIN certification within 6 months from date of hire. Completion of a pre-employment drug testing and criminal background check, to include fingerprinting, is required. EOE.