Probation Officer (D0832)

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Hampton, VA

3d • $58,842 - $64,697

About The Position

The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice seeks a Probation Officer to provide domestic and delinquent intake services, as well as juvenile probation and parole supervision. The officer will deliver interventions and services that support competency development and accountability, promote behavioral change among juveniles, and advance public safety.

The role involves extensive training during the first 12–18 months of employment. Newly hired Probation Officers must complete a four-week, in-person training program within their 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 techniques for interviewing clients.
• Knowledge of client counseling techniques.
• Ability to assess client needs and develop case plans.
• Ability to identify community resources and human service agencies that can 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.

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 proficiency in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic and delinquent intake services.
• Provide juvenile probation and parole supervision.
• Deliver interventions and services for competency development and accountability to promote juvenile behavioral change and public safety.
• Complete required training, including four weeks of in-person training within the first six months of employment.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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