Probation Officer Sr. (Sex Offender Treatment Services): P&P District 29 Fairfax #P2983
About The Position
Join the Virginia Department of Corrections and be part of a team that transforms lives and strengthens public safety. As a Probation Officer, you will play a critical role in helping individuals reintegrate successfully into their communities, balancing accountability with opportunity and justice with compassion. This position directly supports the Department’s public safety mission by supervising and monitoring adults placed on probation, parole, or post-release supervision. You will use evidence-based practices, strong communication skills, and professional judgment to promote pro-social behavior and reduce recidivism, enhancing both individual outcomes and community safety.
Requirements
- Experience as a sex offender supervision specialist in a Probation & Parole District.
- Considerable experience 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
- Valid Virginia Driver’s License.
- Major course work in Sociology/Psychology/Criminology/Rehabilitative Counseling or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day supervision to adults under regular or intensive probation, parole, or post-release supervision, ensuring compliance with conditions set by the Courts or Parole Board.
- Assess criminogenic and treatment needs using validated tools; develop individualized supervision and case plans that address risks and build strengths.
- Use evidence-based practices, such as motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral techniques, to encourage positive change and accountability.
- Partner with treatment providers, employers, and community organizations to connect individuals with services and resources that support rehabilitation and long-term success.
- Conduct home and community visits as appropriate to supervision plans and case needs.
- Prepare pre-sentence investigations, sentencing guidelines, and progress reports accurately and on time; testify in court and provide professional sentencing recommendations.
- Monitor compliance and take appropriate corrective action, including recommendations for revocation when necessary to protect public safety.
Benefits
- Participate in the Virginia Law Officers’ Retirement System (VaLORS), a defined benefit plan with enhanced retirement options for hazardous duty positions.
- Eligible to retire at age 60 with five years of creditable service, or as early as age 50 with 25 years.
- A reduced benefit is available at age 50 with five years of creditable service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
