Deputy Chief Probation & Parole Officer: P&P DISTRICT #20 Bedford #P2014

Title: Deputy Chief Probation & Parole Officer: P&P DISTRICT #20 Bedford #P2014

State Role Title: Probation Officer II

Hiring Range: $63,744.00 - $106,249.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Bedford P&P

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

Position provides 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.

Contributes to the public safety mission by providing administrative oversight for officer case supervision and report writing to ensure compliance with Department of Corrections and district policies. Enhances public safety through the use of Evidence-Based Practices in the training and supervision of staff, with a focus on the encouragement of better outcomes for probationers and parolees. Provides day-to-day supervision and training of District staff under the direction of the Chief Probation Officer. Acts as unit manager in the absence of Chief Probation Officer.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Work experience within Community Corrections. Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws governing Probation and Parole. Working knowledge of Virginia Department of Corrections Community Corrections practices, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of the criminal justice system and effective treatment modalities. Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret and communicate the policies, procedures, and standards of the Department of Corrections. Competency in the use of Evidence-Based Practices, to direct the resources of the district toward interventions that produce positive, measurable outcomes. Ability to model strong leadership skills, to act at all times as a positive force for pro-social change and to motivate staff to achieve their best work. Use of case review skills to improve officer performance. Demonstrated ability to train new officers to attain competencies required to carry out the work at a high level.

Additional Considerations

Advanced knowledge, coursework, certification or training in criminal justice, a related human services field, or equivalent applicable experience or training. Working experience supervising professional and support staff.

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. Reasonab