Senior Probation Officer & Team Leader (High-Risk Caseload)

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

Job summary

Virginia Department of Corrections: Probation Officer Senior (Team Leader) in Gloucester is responsible for supervising a high-risk caseload, conducting investigations, and producing reports including pre-sentence investigations and sentencing proposals.

The role emphasizes coaching, mentoring line officers, covering vacancies, providing training for new staff, and collaborating with district and community resources to manage treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the adult criminal justice system and case management.
• Ability to interact professionally with staff, probationers, and the public.
• Ability to manage time and meet timelines and goals.
• Experience preparing written reports and presenting reports to outside audiences.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a specialized caseload of high-risk inmates and probationers.
• Performs investigations, casework and administrative services.
• Develops individualized treatment plans with community resources.
• Prepares Pre-sentence Investigations and sentencing reports.
• Coaches and mentors staff, covers vacancies, and trains new personnel.

Skills

Case management

Effective communication

Time management

Investigations

Collaboration

Education

Criminal Justice

Public Administration

Social Science

Counseling or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Virginia Department of Corrections: Probation Officer Senior (Team Leader) in Gloucester is responsible for supervising a high-risk caseload, conducting investigations, and producing reports including pre-sentence investigations and sentencing proposals.

The role emphasizes coaching, mentoring line officers, covering vacancies, providing training for new staff, and collaborating with district and community resources to manage treatment plans.