Probation Officer Senior (Sex Offender): P&P District #21 Fredericksburg #P2138

Title: Probation Officer Senior (Sex Offender): P&P District #21 Fredericksburg #P2138

State Role Title: Probation Officer I

Hiring Range: $59,429.00 - $102,425.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Fredericksburg P&P

Agency Website: https://www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

To enhance public safety by providing researched and evidenced based supervision and treatment services to probationers transitioning into the community and probationers under probation/parole or Conditional Release supervision with Departmental policies and procedures.

Provides day-to-day supervision and case management services to adult inmates that have been assessed to have high criminogenic risks and/or treatment needs in support of the Department’s Community Sex Offender Containment Model and best supervision practices. Serves as team member of the Sex Offender Supervision Team and makes recommendations pertaining to assessing client risks and needs, and supervises inmates defined or determined to be sex offenders while performing various administrative services as directed by Team Lead or Supervisor. Actively applies evidence-based practices including effective communication skills, principles, and techniques to promote internal change within the inmates while resolving complex case management issues. Make home and community contacts in accordance with case needs, case plans and Department of Corrections (DOC) and Unit Policy and Procedures. Prepare Pre-sentence Investigations, sentencing guidelines, and other reports as assigned in a timely manner; testify and provide sentencing recommendations to the court/attorney.
The position is located in the Virginia Department of Corrections VADOC) northern pay band area and the hiring range listed includes a $4,000 pay differential associated with this District Office.

Minimum Qualifications

Valid driver’s license. Considerable experience working in a probation and parole setting. Experience providing individual counseling; managing a caseload of adult inmates; writing and presenting reports to official or administrative entities; interviewing people for the purpose of gathering information; planning and directing projects; and training others. Considerable knowledge of the theories and practices of social casework; treatment methods; human behavior tendencies; socio-economic group characteristics; purposes, procedures, and functions of pertinent Virginia codes and correctional systems; counseling; case management and service delivery techniques; crisis intervention techniques. Demonstrated ability to lead; evaluate the work of officers and to communicate effectively orally and in writing; interact with inmates and the public; organize and implement casework services; supervision; initiate independent actions and carry out assignments with minimal supervision; and intervene in crisis situations; develop and manage interagency relationships.

Additional Considerations

Knowledge of Evidenced Based Practices, current sex offender treatment methodology, and knowledgeable of the post-conviction sex offender polygraph. Advanced knowledge in Sociology/Psychology/Criminology/Rehabilitative Counseling or a related field.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

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