Probation Officer (D1536)

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • King George, VA

5d • $58,842 - $64,697

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) seeks a Probation Officer to provide domestic and delinquent intake services, as well as juvenile probation and parole supervision. The officer provides interventions and services focused on competency development and accountability to promote positive behavioral change among juveniles and support public safety.

The position requires extensive training during the first 12–18 months of employment. Newly hired Probation Officers must complete four weeks of in-person training within their first six months. Day and overnight travel are routine requirements outside of training.

Requirements

• Knowledge of and/or experience with the criminal justice system, including court proceedings.
• Knowledge of techniques for interviewing clients.
• Knowledge of client counseling techniques.
• Ability to assess client needs and develop case plans.
• Ability to identify community resources and human service agencies that support families.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to create written reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• A valid driver's license, or the ability to obtain one by the date of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with juveniles and their families.
• Probation Officer experience.
• Experience with community programming.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, guidelines, and procedures.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic and delinquent intake services.
• Provide juvenile probation and parole supervision.
• Deliver interventions and services for competency development and accountability.
• Promote juvenile behavioral change and public safety.

Benefits

• Fourteen paid holidays.
• Paid and unpaid leave, including vacation, sick, family, personal, parental, and FMLA leave.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program counseling.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance.

What This Job Offers

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