Probation Officer (D0925)

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

Title

Probation Officer (D0925)

State Role Title

Probation Officer I

Hiring Range

$58,842 - $64,697

Pay Band

4

Agency

Department of Juvenile Justice

Location

9th Dist. CSU Williamsburg

Agency Website

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

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Job Duties

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
• 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

Contact Information

Name: Carolyn Brown

Phone: email only

Email: [e-mail]