Probation Officer (D0228/D0237)

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Virginia Beach, VA

11d • $58,842 - $64,697 • Onsite

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice is hiring multiple Probation Officers for its 2nd District CSU in Virginia Beach. Officers provide domestic and delinquent intake services, juvenile probation and parole supervision, and interventions and services focused on competency development and accountability to promote behavioral change and public safety. The position involves extensive training during the first 12–18 months of employment, including four weeks of in-person training within the 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 client interview techniques.
• 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; a valid license is required for DJJ employees to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle.

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 ability in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic and delinquent intake services.
• Provide juvenile probation and parole supervision.
• Deliver interventions and services that support competency development and accountability, promote juvenile behavioral change, and advance public safety.
• Complete extensive training during the first 12–18 months of employment, including four weeks of in-person training within the first six months.
• Travel during the day and overnight as routinely required outside of training.

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.
• Eligible veterans hired into state positions may receive additional leave accruals based on military, National Guard, or Reserve service.

What This Job Offers

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