Chief Probation Officer: Sex Offender Program Monitoring Unit - #00501

Title: Chief Probation Officer: Sex Offender Program Monitoring Unit - #00501

State Role Title: Probation Manager II - 69094

Hiring Range: $74,991 - $135,469

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Deputy Dir Off-Comm Corr

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

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

This position will report to Richmond Probation and Parole District #1

Position supports the agency's objective to enhance public safety by providing an effective range of supervision, treatment and monitoring services, that is researched and evidenced based, to offenders in the community, resulting in a reduced likelihood of re-offense in the community. This will be accomplished through reintegration of conditionally released men and women in our custody and care by providing supervision and control, effective programs and re-entry services in safe environments which foster positive change and growth consistent with sound principals, fiscal responsibility and constitutional standards.


The Chief Probation Officer develops, manages, and directs a statewide system of community-based sex offender supervision, treatment and monitoring programs and services. Responsible for implementation and achievement of department objectives & programs; and interpretation of policies and procedures to achieve appropriate supervision over all assigned areas. Provides a satisfying and rewarding work environment for all employees, free from intimidation, sexual harassment, and discrimination.

Minimum Qualifications

Thorough working knowledge of sex offender assessment and treatment modalities; principles and practices of supervision; treatment program design and evaluation; quality assessment; program design, implementation and evaluation. Knowledge of nationally recognized standards for sex offender supervision, assessment, and treatment. Knowledge of related legal precedents. Knowledge of evidence-based practices (EBP). Skilled in working with professional and paraprofessional staff. Demonstrated ability to supervise; to work with multidisciplinary staff; to develop and implement sex offender trainings. Knowledge of salient areas related to sex offender reentry and community follow-up. Experience providing training and technical assistance. Ability to collect and analyze service delivery data, determine needed actions, plan and follow-up actions and establish benchmarks to assess progress. Able to work effectively with interagency and intra agency groups. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Additional Considerations

Knowledge of contract, grant, or Memoranda of Agreement (MOA) administration.

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 Re