Probation Officer (Hourly): P&P District #02 Norfolk #W0204

Title: Probation Officer (Hourly): P&P District #02 Norfolk #W0204

State Role Title: Probation Officer I 69091

Hiring Range: $22.55 - $24.93 Hourly

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Norfolk P&P

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

$5,000 Sign- On Bonus available to eligible candidates.

Position contributes to the agency’s public safety mission by providing supervision and monitoring of probationers from Courts and the Parole Board in accordance with DOC standards; to enhance public safety through supervision, follow-up, and the use of community resources, and commitment or re-commitment if necessary.

Position provides day-to-day supervision to probationers who require both intensive and regular probation/parole/post-release supervision; assesses the criminogenic and treatment needs of the probationer; actively applies evidence-based practices including effective communication skills, principles, and techniques to promote internal change within the probationer; collaborates with probationer, district, and community resources to develop and manage individualized treatment plans; makes home and community contacts in accord with case needs and supervision plans; prepares pre-sentence investigations, sentencing guidelines, and other reports as assigned in a timely manner; and testifies and provides sentencing recommendations to the court/attorney.

This is a wage 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

Valid driver’s license. Individual counseling experience and/or casework with adults including direct delivery of services. Working knowledge of the criminal justice system, case management and counseling techniques that may include Motivational Interviewing and other evidence-based practices. Demonstrated ability in writing reports and working with people in conflict with the legal system, to interpret and apply policies and procedures, and to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Capable of independent judgement and action. Ability to work with diverse groups of probationers, co-workers and community-based

The selected candidate must be eligible and successfully obtain required VCIN certification.

Additional Considerations

Advanced Knowledge in Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Sociology/Social Work, Criminology, Administration of Justice and Public Safety or related field of study. Experience and skill in Microsoft Office products. Bi-lingual and Multi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

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 ré