Probation Officer (D0228/D0237)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid leave

Family leave

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

14 paid holidays

Job summary

The Department of Juvenile Justice in Virginia is seeking Probation Officers in Virginia Beach to perform domestic and delinquent intake services and supervise juveniles under probation and parole. This role requires completing extensive training within the first year and occasional day/overnight travel as part of the position.

Applicants should have knowledge of the criminal justice system, interviewing and counseling skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of criminal justice system including court proceedings.
• Ability to interview clients.
• Knowledge of client counseling techniques.
• Ability to assess client needs and develop case plans.
• Ability to identify community resources and human service agencies.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing including written reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic and delinquent intake services and juvenile probation supervision.
• Deliver effective interventions and services for competency development and accountability to promote public safety.

Skills

Criminal justice knowledge

Client interviewing

Counseling techniques

Case planning

Community resources knowledge

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Job description

Title: Probation Officer (D0228/D0237)

State Role Title:Probation Officer I

Hiring Range: $58,842 - $64,697

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: 2nd Dist. CSU Va Beach

Agency Website:http://www.djj.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Multiple positions will be filled from this posting.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth to foster a culture that demonstrates the principles of civility, diversity, opportunity, and inclusion.

Commonwealth positions offer a competitive benefits package, which includes: Fourteen (14) paid holidays, Paid and Unpaid Leave (Vacation, Sick, Family Personal, Parental and FMLA), Health and Dental Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (Counseling), Flexible Spending Account, and Life Insurance.

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth, strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth.

Probation Officers will provide domestic and delinquent intake services, and juvenile probation and parole supervision. The officers will also provide effective interventions and services for competency development and accountability to promote juvenile behavioral change and public safety.

The role of Probation Officer requires extensive training throughout the first 12–18 months of employment. As part of this requirement, all newly hired Probation Officers must complete a 4-week, in person training within the first six months. Day and overnight travel are routine requirements for this position outside of training.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge and/or experience of the criminal justice system to include court proceedings
• Knowledge of techniques to interview clients
• Knowledge of client counseling techniques
• Knowledge and ability to assess client needs and to develop case plans
• Knowledge and ability to identify community resources and human service agencies to support families
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing including the creation of written reports
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products
• A valid driver’s license is required or the ability to obtain by the date of hire

Additional Considerations

• Experience working with juveniles and their families
• Probation Officer experience
• Experience with community programming
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, guidelines and procedures
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application Process: Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position’s closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Documents sent through postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.

Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities.

You will be provided an email confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application. Status updates will not be provided via telephone or email.

Background & Pre-employment Screenings: Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (if required and relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Pre-employment medical screenings are required for some DJJ positions.

Driver License: A valid driver’s license is required of DJJ employees to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle.

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Lay off Policy 1.3: If you have been impacted by the DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), it is necessary to submit the card before the closing date for this position. You can include the Card as an attachment with your state application.

DJJ Welcomes Veterans: DJJ is committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible to receive additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard, or Reserve. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application.

The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.

Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable Accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is our goal to foster a culture that demonstrates the principles of civility, diversity, opportunity, and inclusion.

Contact Information

Name: Carolyn Brown

Phone: email only

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.