Probation Officer: P&P District #19 Newport News #P1910

DHRM • Newport News, 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 officer assesses probationers’ criminogenic and treatment needs and applies evidence-based practices, including effective communication skills, principles, and techniques, to promote internal 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 based on case needs and supervision plans; preparing pre-sentence investigations, sentencing guidelines, and other reports on time; and testifying and providing sentencing recommendations to the court or attorney.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of the criminal justice system, case management, and counseling techniques, which may include Motivational Interviewing and other evidence-based practices.
• Ability to write reports and work with people in conflict with the legal system.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and action.
• Ability to work with diverse probationers, co-workers, and community-based professionals to fulfill collaborative and individual responsibilities.

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 Word and/or Excel.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills.

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 and communication 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 according to 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.

What This Job Offers

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