Probation Officer: P&P District #2 Norfolk #P0210

DHRM • Norfolk, VA

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About The Position

The Probation Officer provides day-to-day supervision to probationers requiring intensive or regular probation, parole, or post-release supervision. The role assesses criminogenic and treatment needs and applies evidence-based practices, including effective communication skills and techniques, to promote change. The officer collaborates with probationers, district staff, and community resources to develop and manage individualized treatment plans. Duties also include making home and community contacts according to case needs and supervision plans, preparing pre-sentence investigations, sentencing guidelines, and other reports in a timely manner, and testifying and providing sentencing recommendations to the court or attorney. The position offers a $5,000 new-hire sign-on bonus, paid in two installments: $2,500 within 30 days of hire and $2,500 after successful completion of the employee probationary period.

Requirements

• Individual counseling experience and/or casework with adults, including direct delivery of services.
• Working knowledge of the criminal justice system, case management, and counseling techniques, which may include Motivational Interviewing and other evidence-based practices.
• Demonstrated ability to write reports and work with people in conflict with the legal system.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and take action.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of probationers, coworkers, and community-based organizations.
• Must be eligible for and successfully obtain required VCIN certification.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced knowledge in rehabilitation counseling, psychology, sociology/social work, criminology, administration of justice and public safety, or a related field.
• Experience and skill with Microsoft Office products.
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision to probationers requiring intensive or regular probation, parole, or post-release supervision.
• Assess probationers’ criminogenic and treatment needs.
• Apply evidence-based practices, including effective communication skills, principles, and techniques, to promote internal change.
• Collaborate with probationers, district staff, and community resources to develop and manage individualized treatment plans.
• Make home and community contacts in accordance with case needs and supervision plans.
• Prepare pre-sentence investigations, sentencing guidelines, and other assigned reports in a timely manner.
• Testify and provide sentencing recommendations to the court or attorney.

Benefits

• $5,000 new-hire sign-on bonus, split into two $2,500 payments: one within 30 days of hire and one after successful completion of the employee probationary period.

What This Job Offers

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