Probation Officer (D2417)

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers in Lynchburg, VA seeks a Probation Officer I for the Department of Juvenile Justice. The role involves domestic and delinquent intake, probation and parole supervision, and delivering interventions to promote juvenile behavior change and public safety.

The position requires completing a 4-week in-person training within six months, frequent day and overnight travel, and a background in criminal justice and counseling techniques.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of criminal justice system and court proceedings
• Interviewing clients
• Client counseling techniques
• Case planning and needs assessment
• Identifying community resources
• Oral and written communication
• MS Office proficiency
• Valid driver's license by hire date

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic and delinquent intake services
• Supervise juvenile probation and parole
• Deliver interventions for competency development and accountability
• Promote juvenile behavioral change and public safety

Job description

Title: Probation Officer (D2417)

State Role Title:Probation Officer I

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

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice

Location:24th Dist. CSU Lynchburg

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

• 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]