Probation Officer
Loudoun County Government•Leesburg, VA
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Department of Community Corrections is seeking qualified and motivated applicants to join our innovative Probation Division as a full-time Probation Officer. If you are committed to public service, possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, and are passionate about making a meaningful impact in your community, we encourage you to apply and become part of a professional team dedicated to improving public safety.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, or related field, and a minimum of two (2) years related experience in the criminal justice field.
- Must undergo and complete a criminal background check.
- Annual DMV record check will be required.
- Must be willing to supervise probationers in an office setting and perform occasional home visits.
- Must be willing to work with criminal offenders, some of whom have violent histories.
- Strong writing skills and ability to compile facts and information into concise reports for submission to the Court.
- Strong communication skills to interact with representatives from the legal community such as Commonwealth's Attorneys, law enforcement, defense attorneys, and court personnel.
- Work as part of a team within the Community Corrections Department.
- VCIN certification is required; the selected candidate will obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with criminally-involved substance abusing individuals and/or strong background/knowledge/education in substance abuse, addiction, mental health and appropriate services/ treatments.
Responsibilities
- Supervising defendants
- Submitting reports
- Testifying in Court
- Establishing and monitoring community service work for program participants
- Administering drug tests
- Assuring that all special conditions of the Court are fulfilled
- Regular attendance at court proceedings
- Maintaining accurate automated PSLP case management notes and case files
- Performing substance abuse assessments and referrals
- Supervising offenders sentenced in the Circuit and General District Courts
- Collection of samples for urinalysis
- Administration of alcohol breath tests
Benefits
- Employee satisfaction
- Excellence in public service
- Meaningful impact in a dynamic, growing community
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
