Probation Officer (D1137)

Department-of-Juvenile-Justice; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14 paid holidays

Vacation, sick, family personal, Par t

Health and dental insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (Counselin

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Job summary

Department of Juvenile Justice in Petersburg seeks a Probation Officer I to perform intake, probation and parole supervision for youth, and deliver interventions supporting competency development and public safety.

Role requires extensive training during the first 12–18 months, with a 4-week in-person training within six months and routine day/overnight travel outside training.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system, including court proceedings.
• Ability to interview clients effectively.
• Knowledge of client counseling techniques.
• Ability to assess client needs and develop case plans.
• Ability to identify community resources and human service agencies to support families.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• A valid driver’s license or ability to obtain by hire date.

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic and delinquent intake services and supervise juvenile probation and parole.
• Deliver interventions and services for competency development and accountability to promote behavioral change and public safety.
• Maintain case plans and prepare written reports.
• Travel day and overnight as required by the role and training schedule.

Skills

Criminal justice knowledge

Interviewing clients

Counseling techniques

Needs assessment & case planning

Resource identification

Written & oral communication

MS Office proficiency

Driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Probation Officer (D1137)

State Role Title:Probation Officer I

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

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location:11th Dist. CSU Petersburg

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, 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

At a minimum, selected candidates must possess the following:

• 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

Additional considerations include the following:

• 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

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable Accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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.

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.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Carolyn Brown

Phone: email only

Email: [e-mail]

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.