Probation Officer Sr. (Sex Offender Treatment Services): P&P District 20 Bedford #P2018

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About The Position

Supervises a specialized caseload of sex offenders, conducting investigations,
managing cases, and performing administrative duties. Position enhances public
safety by delivering research-based and evidence-supported supervision and
treatment services to probationers transitioning into the community, as well as
those under probation, parole, or conditional release supervision, in accordance
with departmental policies and procedures.

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.

What This Job Offers

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