Senior Probation Officer – Team Leader

Virginia Department of Corrections; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Corrections seeks a Probation Officer Senior (Team Leader) for the Norfolk district to supervise and monitor probationers in accordance with DOC standards, enhancing public safety through proactive supervision, follow-up, and the use of community resources.

The role emphasizes coaching and mentoring of line probation officers, covering vacancies, training staff, and reviewing presentence reports, with a focus on high-risk caseloads and timely reporting to the court.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the adult criminal justice system, case management and counseling techniques.
• Ability to interact professionally with staff, probationers, community resources, and the public.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize work to meet timelines and goals.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision and monitoring of probationers in accordance with DOC standards.
• Enhances public safety through supervision, follow-up, and community resources.
• Supervises a specialized caseload of high-risk inmates and probationers.
• Performs investigations, casework and administrative services.
• Coaches and mentors line probation officers; covers vacancies and trains staff.

Skills

Criminal justice knowledge

Case management

Counseling techniques

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Criminal Justice

Public Administration

Social Science

Counseling

Job description

The Virginia Department of Corrections seeks a Probation Officer Senior (Team Leader) for the Norfolk district to supervise and monitor probationers in accordance with DOC standards, enhancing public safety through proactive supervision, follow-up, and the use of community resources.

The role emphasizes coaching and mentoring of line probation officers, covering vacancies, training staff, and reviewing presentence reports, with a focus on high-risk caseloads and timely reporting to the court.