Probation Officer — Youth Justice & Public Safety

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid leave

Family leave

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

14 paid holidays

Job summary

The Department of Juvenile Justice in Virginia is seeking Probation Officers in Virginia Beach to perform domestic and delinquent intake services and supervise juveniles under probation and parole. This role requires completing extensive training within the first year and occasional day/overnight travel as part of the position.

Applicants should have knowledge of the criminal justice system, interviewing and counseling skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

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.
• Ability to identify community resources and human service agencies.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing including written reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic and delinquent intake services and juvenile probation supervision.
• Deliver effective interventions and services for competency development and accountability to promote public safety.

Skills

Criminal justice knowledge

Client interviewing

Counseling techniques

Case planning

Community resources knowledge

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Job description

The Department of Juvenile Justice in Virginia is seeking Probation Officers in Virginia Beach to perform domestic and delinquent intake services and supervise juveniles under probation and parole. This role requires completing extensive training within the first year and occasional day/overnight travel as part of the position.

Applicants should have knowledge of the criminal justice system, interviewing and counseling skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.