Probation Officer (D2006)

Virginia Information Technologies Agency

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About The Position

It is the policy of the Commonwealth to foster a culture that demonstrates the
principles of civility, diversity, opportunity, and inclusion.

Commonwealth positions offer a competitive benefits package, which includes:
Fourteen (14) paid holidays, Paid and Unpaid Leave (Vacation, Sick, Family
Personal, Parental and FMLA), Health and Dental Insurance, Short- and Long-Term
Disability, Employee Assistance Program (Counseling), Flexible Spending Account,
and Life Insurance.

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is committed to excellence in
public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of
youth, strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth.

Probation Officers will provide domestic and delinquent intake services, and
juvenile probation and parole supervision. The officers will also provide
effective interventions and services for competency development and
accountability to promote juvenile behavioral change and public safety.

Requirements

• Knowledge and/or experience of the criminal justice system to include court proceedings
• Knowledge of techniques to interview clients
• Knowledge of client counseling techniques
• Knowledge and ability to assess client needs and to develop case plans
• Knowledge and ability to identify community resources and human service agencies to support families
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing including the creation of written reports
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products
• A valid driver’s license is required or the ability to obtain by the date of hire

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 in Spanish and English

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic and delinquent intake services
• Provide juvenile probation and parole supervision
• Provide effective interventions and services for competency development and accountability to promote juvenile behavioral change and public safety

Benefits

• Fourteen (14) paid holidays
• Paid and Unpaid Leave (Vacation, Sick, Family Personal, Parental and FMLA)
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (Counseling)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees