Probation Officer (D1536)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Leave benefits

FSA

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia’s Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking a Probation Officer I in King George County. The role involves probation and intake services, with ongoing supervision and interventions to promote youth accountability and public safety.

New hires undergo 4 weeks of in-person training within six months, with travel required. Competitive benefits include holidays, paid leave, health and dental insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending, life insurance, and EAP.

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.
• Identify community resources and human service agencies.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing, including written reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• A valid driver’s license is required or the ability to obtain by the date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic and delinquent intake services, and juvenile probation and parole supervision.
• Provide effective interventions and services for competency development and accountability to promote juvenile behavioral change and public safety.
• Complete the required 4-week in-person training within the first six months.
• Day and overnight travel are routine requirements for this position outside of training.

Skills

Criminal justice knowledge

Interview techniques

Counseling techniques

Case planning

Communications

MS Office

Driver's license

Job description

Title: Probation Officer (D1536)

State Role Title: Probation Officer I

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

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location: 15th Dist. CSU King Geo. Cnty

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

• 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

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]