Probation Officer: Empower Change & Public Safety

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Probation Officer I for the Chesterfield P&P office in Virginia. This role supervises adults on probation or post-release supervision and utilizes evidence-based practices to promote public safety and successful community reintegration.

You will assess criminogenic needs, develop case plans, and collaborate with treatment providers and community partners to support rehabilitation and reduce recidivism.

Qualifications

• Casework management experience with direct service delivery.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system; ability to interpret policies and communicate clearly in writing and speech.
• Demonstrated ability to write reports and work with people in the criminal justice system.
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and work with diverse groups of probationers and staff.
• Bi-lingual and multilingual applicants encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor adults on probation, parole, or post-release supervision.
• Use evidence-based practices to promote pro-social behavior and reduce recidivism.
• Assess risks, develop individualized supervision and case plans.
• Prepare pre-sentence investigations and testify in court when required.
• Coordinate with treatment providers and community organizations to support rehabilitation.

Skills

Casework management

Criminal justice knowledge

Report writing

Communication skills

Independent judgement

Bilingual / multilingual

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Probation Officer I for the Chesterfield P&P office in Virginia. This role supervises adults on probation or post-release supervision and utilizes evidence-based practices to promote public safety and successful community reintegration.

You will assess criminogenic needs, develop case plans, and collaborate with treatment providers and community partners to support rehabilitation and reduce recidivism.