Chief Probation Officer: P&P District #8 South Boston #P0801
About The Position
Contributes to the public safety mission by managing and leading assigned district staff to support the operation of an adult Community Corrections Unit and ensures implementation of departmental and divisional policies and procedures. 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 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.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws governing Probation and Parole.
- Working knowledge and experience with the Virginia Department of Corrections Community Corrections practices, policies, and procedures.
- Experience with 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 and experience in the use of Evidence-Based Practices, to direct the resources of the district toward interventions that produce positive, measurable outcomes.
- Experience modeling 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.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals and public officials.
- Ability to speak and write effectively.
- Skilled in Gmail and Excel programs.
Nice To Haves
- Progressively responsible work experience within Community Corrections.
- Experience supervising professional and support staff.
- Some experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation of various social services as related to probation in a state judicial system.
- Experience with planning, budgeting, analysis and administration.
Responsibilities
- managing and leading assigned district staff to support the operation of an adult Community Corrections Unit
- ensuring implementation of departmental and divisional policies and procedures
- Enhancing public safety through the use of Evidence-Based Practices in the training and supervision of staff
- Providing supervision and monitoring of probationers from Courts and the Parole Board in accordance with DOC standards
- enhancing public safety through supervision, follow-up and the use of community resources, and commitment or re-commitment if necessary
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
