Probation Officer (Sex Offender Treatment Services): P&P District #2 Norfolk #P0294

DHRM • Norfolk, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Virginia Department of Corrections and be part of a team that transforms lives and strengthens public safety. As a Probation Officer, you will play a critical role in helping individuals reintegrate successfully into their communities, balancing accountability with opportunity and justice with compassion. This position directly supports the Department’s public safety mission by supervising and monitoring adults placed on probation, parole, or post-release supervision. You will use evidence-based practices, strong communication skills, and professional judgment to promote pro-social behavior and reduce recidivism, enhancing both individual outcomes and community safety.

Requirements

• Social casework and treatment methods/therapies; personality types, human behavioral tendencies, and socio-economic group characteristics; grammar, composition, report writing, and information gathering; and presentation techniques.
• Counsel people and intervene in crises; assist probationer(s) to develop and attain goals; organize, summarize, and present information orally and in writing; manage time and prioritize work assignments to meet required time frames; gather, collate, and record information from personal interviews and written requests.
• Interact positively with probationers, colleagues, supervisors, the public, and community resource personnel; execute and follow through on probationers’ supervision plans and personal work assignments; give and receive guidance and instructions; process, analyze, and interpret written and oral information; initiate independent actions and carry out assignments with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge in Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Sociology/Social Work, Criminology, English with minor in other areas such as: Adult Education, Business Administration (especially Personnel Management), Administration of Justice and Public Safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision to adults under regular or intensive probation, parole, or post-release supervision, ensuring compliance with conditions set by the Courts or Parole Board.
• Assess criminogenic and treatment needs using validated tools; develop individualized supervision and case plans that address risks and build strengths.
• Use evidence-based practices, such as motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral techniques, to encourage positive change and accountability.
• Partner with treatment providers, employers, and community organizations to connect individuals with services and resources that support rehabilitation and long-term success.
• Conduct home and community visits as appropriate to supervision plans and case needs.
• Prepare pre-sentence investigations, sentencing guidelines, and progress reports accurately and on time; testify in court and provide professional sentencing recommendations.
• Monitor compliance and take appropriate corrective action, including recommendations for revocation when necessary to protect public safety.

Benefits

• Participate in the Virginia Law Officers’ Retirement System (VaLORS), a defined benefit plan with enhanced retirement options for hazardous duty positions.
• Eligible to retire at age 60 with five years of creditable service, or as early as age 50 with 25 years.
• A reduced benefit is available at age 50 with five years of creditable service.

What This Job Offers

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