Probation Officer: (Sex Offender Specialist) P&P District #34 Williamsburg #P3421

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers in Williamsburg seeks a Probation Officer I (Sex Offender Specialist) to supervise adults on probation and support reintegration. You will use evidence-based practices, conduct home visits, assess needs, and collaborate with treatment providers to reduce risk and promote public safety.

This role requires strong communication, judgment, and the ability to develop case plans, testify in court as needed, and follow sentencing guidelines.

Qualifications

• Social casework and treatment methods/therapies knowledge.
• Grammar, composition, report writing, and information gathering skills.
• Interpersonal skills: interacting with probationers, colleagues, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor adults on probation, parole, or post-release supervision.
• Assess criminogenic and treatment needs; develop individualized supervision plans.
• Use motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral techniques to encourage positive change.
• Collaborate with treatment providers, employers, and community organizations to support rehabilitation.

Skills

Social casework

Treatment methods

Personality types

Grammar & report writing

Time management

Oral & written communication

Job description

Title

Probation Officer: (Sex Offender Specialist) P&P District #34 Williamsburg #P3421

State Role Title

Probation Officer I

Hiring Range

$48,931.00 - $76,332.00

Pay Band

4

Agency

Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location

Williamsburg P&P

Agency Website

www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Job Duties

Empower Change. Protect Communities. Shape Second Chances.

Join the Virginia Department of Corrections and be part of a team that transforms lives and strengthens public safety. As a Probation Officer, you will play a critical role in helping individuals reintegrate successfully into their communities, balancing accountability with opportunity and justice with compassion.

This position directly supports the Department’s public safety mission by supervising and monitoring adults placed on probation, parole, or post‑release supervision. You will use evidence‑based practices, strong communication skills, and professional judgment to promote pro‑social behavior and reduce recidivism, enhancing both individual outcomes and community safety.

Provide day‑to‑day supervision to adults under regular or intensive probation, parole, or post‑release supervision, ensuring compliance with conditions set by the Courts or Parole Board. Assess criminogenic and treatment needs using validated tools; develop individualized supervision and case plans that address risks and build strengths.

Use evidence‑based practices, such as motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral techniques, to encourage positive change and accountability. Partner with treatment providers, employers, and community organizations to connect individuals with services and resources that support rehabilitation and long‑term success. Conduct home and community visits as appropriate to supervision plans and case needs. Prepare pre‑sentence investigations, sentencing guidelines, and progress reports accurately and on time; testify in court and provide professional sentencing recommendations. Monitor compliance and take appropriate corrective action, including recommendations for revocation when necessary to protect public safety.

We’re seeking professionals with integrity, sound judgment, and a strong sense of purpose, individuals who serve with humility, lead with passion, and work together to strengthen public safety across the Commonwealth. The ideal candidate balances accountability with empathy and is committed to helping others make lasting change. Join a mission that matters. Protect communities. Inspire hope. Advance your career with the Virginia Department of Corrections.

Minimum Qualifications

Social casework and treatment methods/therapies; personality types, human behavioral tendencies, and socio‑economic group characteristics; grammar, composition, report writing, and information gathering; and presentation techniques. Counsel people and intervene in crises; assist probationer(s) to develop and attain goals; organize, summarize, and present information orally and in writing; manage time and prioritize work assignments to meet required time frames; gather, collate, and record information from personal interviews and written requests. Interact positively with probationers, colleagues, supervisors, the public, and community resource personnel; execute and follow through on probationers’ supervision plans and personal work assignments; give and receive guidance and instructions; process, analyze, and interpret written and oral information; initiate independent actions and carry out assignments with minimal supervision.

Additional Considerations

Need a valid operator’s license. Knowledge in Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Sociology/Social Work, Criminology, English with minor in other areas such as: Adult Education, Business Administration (especially Personnel Management), Administration of Justice and Public Safety.

Background Investigation Requirements

All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements

Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre‑employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements

Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Layoff Preferences

Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

Veteran and Other Service Members

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. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

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

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.