Surveillance Officer (Hourly): P&P District #26 Culpeper #W2603

Title: Surveillance Officer (Hourly): P&P District #26 Culpeper #W2603

State Role Title: Probation Officer Assistant

Hiring Range: $21.12 - $28.12 Hourly

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Culpeper P&P

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Assists Probation Officers in the supervision, surveillance, and investigation of an assigned caseload of adult inmates. Investigates and verifies information on alleged violations. Assists in
monitoring probationers and assists in preparing reports and maintaining documentation.

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.

This is a wage (hourly) position limited to working no more than 1,500 hours per agency during the 12-month period of May 1 – April 30, regardless of the hire date. The wage employment period resets on May 1 of the following year. All wage employees are limited to working no more than 29 hours per week on average over the 12-month period. This wage position offers no state benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

Working knowledge of surveillance and investigative techniques. Demonstrated skill in the use of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, and Automated Databases. Demonstrated experience to collect pertinent information from a variety of sources, maintain logs, and document discussions with inmates, or probationers in a human service setting. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Working knowledge of an electronic, voice monitoring system &/or anytrax.

Additional Considerations

Experience working with case management computer applications. Demonstrated experience making referrals to community resources.

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 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.

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: Marie McGranahan-Turner

Phone: 804-298-4730

Email: Emailed appl