Probation Officer: (Sex Offender Specialist) P&P District #34 Williamsburg #P3421
About The Position
The Probation Officer (Sex Offender Specialist) supports the Virginia Department of Corrections’ public safety mission by supervising and monitoring adults on probation, parole, or post-release supervision. The role balances accountability with rehabilitation, using evidence-based practices and professional judgment to promote pro-social behavior, reduce recidivism, and support successful community reintegration. The officer provides regular or intensive supervision, assesses criminogenic and treatment needs, develops individualized supervision and case plans, connects individuals with treatment providers and community resources, and conducts home and community visits as appropriate. The position also prepares pre-sentence investigations, sentencing guidelines, and progress reports; testifies in court; provides sentencing recommendations; and monitors compliance, taking corrective action—including recommending revocation—when necessary to protect public safety.
Requirements
- Knowledge of social casework and treatment methods or therapies.
- Knowledge of personality types, human behavioral tendencies, and socioeconomic group characteristics.
- Knowledge of grammar, composition, report writing, information gathering, and presentation techniques.
- Ability to counsel people and intervene in crises.
- Ability to help probationers develop and attain goals.
- Ability to organize, summarize, and present information orally and in writing.
- Ability to manage time and prioritize assignments to meet required time frames.
- Ability to gather, collate, and record information from personal interviews and written requests.
- Ability to interact positively with probationers, colleagues, supervisors, the public, and community resource personnel.
- Ability to execute supervision plans and work assignments and to give and receive guidance and instructions.
- Ability to process, analyze, and interpret written and oral information.
- Ability to initiate independent actions and carry out assignments with minimal supervision.
- Valid operator’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge or education in rehabilitation counseling, psychology, sociology or social work, criminology, or English with a minor in another area such as adult education, business administration (especially personnel management), or administration of justice and public safety.
Responsibilities
- Supervise adults on regular or intensive probation, parole, or post-release supervision and ensure compliance with court or Parole Board conditions.
- Assess criminogenic and treatment needs using validated tools and develop individualized supervision and case plans.
- Use evidence-based practices, including 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.
- 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.
- Counsel people and intervene in crises; assist probationers in developing and attaining goals.
- Gather, collate, analyze, interpret, and record information from interviews and written requests.
- Organize, summarize, and present information orally and in writing.
- Manage time, prioritize work, and complete assignments within required time frames.
- Interact positively with probationers, colleagues, supervisors, the public, and community resource personnel.
- Execute supervision plans and personal work assignments, follow guidance and instructions, and carry out assignments with minimal supervision.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
