Probation Officer: P&P District #35 Manassas #P3509

State of Virginia • Manassas, VA

368d • $58,582 - $64,783

About The Position

The Probation Officer I position involves providing day-to-day supervision and case management services to a specialized caseload of adult probationers and parolees identified as confirmed gang members and/or assessed to have high criminogenic risks and/or treatment needs. The officer will serve as Supervisor/Team Lead of the Gang Team, providing guidance and advice to assigned staff members regarding case assignments, case reviews, workload distribution, and business needs. The role actively applies Evidence-Based practices, including effective communication skills, principles, and techniques to promote internal change within the probationer or parolee while resolving complex case management issues. Responsibilities include conducting home and community contacts, preparing Pre-Sentence Investigations, sentencing guidelines, and other reports, and testifying in court to provide sentencing recommendations.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Experience with case management and counseling techniques, including Motivational Interviewing.
• Demonstrated ability to write reports and communicate effectively.
• Capable of independent judgment and action.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of probationers and community organizations.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience preparing written reports and presenting them to official audiences.
• Experience conducting interviews to gather information.
• Experience working directly with adult supervisees in program management and reentry planning.
• Experience facilitating offender treatment groups.
• Recent experience in a probation and parole district office.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision and case management services to adult probationers and parolees.
• Serve as Supervisor/Team Lead of the Gang Team.
• Guide and advise assigned staff members on case assignments and workload distribution.
• Apply Evidence-Based practices to promote internal change within probationers or parolees.
• Conduct home and community contacts according to case needs and plans.
• Prepare Pre-Sentence Investigations and other reports in a timely manner.
• Testify and provide sentencing recommendations to the court.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees