Probation Officer: P&P District #2 Norfolk #P0225

Virginia Department of Corrections; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Corrections in Norfolk seeks a Probation Officer I to provide day-to-day supervision of probationers, assess needs, and collaborate with community resources to develop individualized treatment plans. The role includes preparing reports, home visits, and potential court testimony.

Applicants should have experience in counseling adults, knowledge of the justice system, and strong writing and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Individual counseling experience with adults including direct service delivery.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system, case management, and counseling techniques (e.g., Motivational Interviewing).
• Ability to write reports and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Capable of independent judgement and action.
• Ability to work with diverse probationers, co-workers, and community organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day supervision to probationers requiring intensive and regular supervision.
• Assesses criminogenic and treatment needs and applies evidence-based practices.
• Collaborates with probationers, district, and community resources to develop and manage treatment plans.
• Makes home and community contacts; prepares Pre-sentence Investigations and other reports; testifies and provides sentencing recommendations.

Skills

Counseling experience

Criminal justice knowledge

Report writing

Communication skills

Independent judgement

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Rehabilitation Counseling/Related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Probation Officer: P&P District #2 Norfolk #P0225

State Role Title:Probation Officer I

Hiring Range: $49,981.00 - $55,271.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location:Norfolk P&P

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Provides day-to-day supervision to probationers who require both intensive and regular probation/parole/post-release supervision. Assesses the criminogenic and treatment needs of the probationer. Actively applies evidence-based practices including effective communication skills, principles, and techniques to promote internal change within the probationer. Collaborate with probationer, district, and community resources to develop and manage individualized treatment plans. Make home and community contacts in accord with case needs and supervision plans; prepare Pre-sentence Investigations, sentencing guidelines, and other reports as assigned in a timely manner; testify and provide sentencing recommendations to the court/attorney.

Minimum Qualifications

Individual counseling experience and/or casework with adults including direct delivery of services. Working knowledge of the criminal justice system, case management and counseling techniques that may include Motivational Interviewing and other evidence-based practices. Demonstrated ability in writing reports and working with people in conflict with the legal system, to interpret and apply policies and procedures, and to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Capable of independent judgement and action. Ability to work with diverse groups of probationers, co-workers and community-based organizations.

Additional Considerations

Advanced Knowledge in Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Sociology/Social Work, Criminology, Administration of Justice and Public Safety or related field. Experience and skill in Microsoft Office products. Bi-lingual and Multi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

The selected candidate must be eligible and successfully obtain required VCIN certification.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS / WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION