Probation Officer Senior (Re-Entry): P&P District #23 Virginia Beach #P2397

DHRM • Virginia Beach, VA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Probation Officer Senior supervises a specialized caseload of high-risk inmates and probationers and performs investigations, casework, and administrative services. The role applies evidence-based practices, including communication principles and techniques, to promote change among probationers. It collaborates with probationers, district staff, and community resources to develop and manage individualized treatment plans.

The position makes home and community contacts in line with case needs and supervision plans; prepares presentence investigations, sentencing guidelines, and other assigned reports in a timely manner; and testifies and provides sentencing recommendations to the court and attorneys. The role also coaches and mentors line probation officers, covers vacancies, trains new staff, and reviews district presentence reports.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of the adult criminal justice system, case management, and counseling techniques.
• Ability to interact professionally with staff, probationers, community resources, and the public.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize work assignments to meet required timelines and goals.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience preparing written reports and presenting reports to official outside audiences.
• Experience conducting interviews to gather information.
• Experience working directly with adult supervisees in program management and reentry planning.
• Education or equivalent applicable experience or training in criminal justice, public administration, social science, counseling, or a related field.
• Experience facilitating offender treatment groups.
• Experience working in a probation and parole district office.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a specialized caseload of high-risk inmates and probationers.
• Perform investigations, casework, and administrative services.
• Apply evidence-based practices and communication techniques to promote change among probationers.
• Collaborate with probationers, district staff, and community resources to develop and manage individualized treatment plans.
• Make home and community contacts according to case needs and supervision plans.
• Prepare presentence investigations, sentencing guidelines, and other assigned reports in a timely manner.
• Testify and provide sentencing recommendations to the court and attorneys.
• Coach and mentor line probation officers.
• Cover vacancies, provide training for new staff, and review presentence reports for the district.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed