Probation Officer Senior (Sex Offender Specialist): P&P District #37 Rocky Mount #P3714

Title: Probation Officer Senior (Sex Offender Specialist): P&P District #37 Rocky Mount #P3714

State Role Title: Probation Officer I - 69091

Hiring Range: $57,092.00 - $101,378.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Rocky Mount P&P

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

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.

Probation Officers participate in Virginia Law Officers’ Retirement System (VaLORS), which is a defined benefit plan with enhanced benefits for hazardous duty. VaLORS participants are eligible to retire at age 60 with five years of creditable service or as early as age 50 with 25 years of creditable service. A reduced benefit is available at age 50 with five years of creditable service.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience working specialized caseloads in a Probation & Parole District. Working knowledge of sex offender treatment methods, social casework, and supervision with sexual offenders. Working knowledge of civil commitment laws and conditional release supervision in the community. Demonstrated experience and competence with GPS installation and monitoring. Demonstrated ability to lead the work of other professional staff; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; to interact with offenders and the public; to organize and implement casework services; to initiate independent actions and carry out assignments with minimal supervision; to intervene in crisis situations; and to develop and maintain good interagency relationships. Skilled in interviewing, gathering & interpreting info to assess needed services & requirements. Valid Driver’s License.

Additional Considerations

Advanced Knowledge in Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Sociology/Social Work, Criminology, Administration of Justice and Public Safety or related field. Completed the required academy courses for a sex offender supervision specialist. Knowledge of Evidenced Based Practices, current sex offender treatment methodology, and knowledgeable of the post-conviction sex offender polygraph.

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 th