Probation Officer: P&P District #2 Norfolk #P0225
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 probationers’ criminogenic and treatment needs and applies evidence-based practices, including effective communication skills and techniques, to promote internal change. The officer collaborates with probationers, district staff, and community resources to develop and manage individualized treatment plans. The position also includes home and community contacts based on case needs and supervision plans; preparing pre-sentence investigations, sentencing guidelines, and other reports; and testifying and providing sentencing recommendations to the court or attorney. The selected candidate must be eligible for and successfully obtain the required VCIN certification. Candidates selected as finalists are subject to background investigation requirements. Applicants for designated safety-sensitive positions are subject to pre-employment drug screening.
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 action.
- Ability to work with diverse groups of probationers, co-workers, 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 in Microsoft Office products.
- Bilingual or multilingual abilities.
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day intensive and regular probation, parole, and post-release supervision.
- Assess probationers’ criminogenic and treatment needs.
- Apply evidence-based practices, 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 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
