Probation Officer (D0762)

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Newport News, VA

8d • $58,842 - $64,697

About The Position

The Probation Officer provides domestic and delinquent intake services, juvenile probation and parole supervision, and interventions and services that support competency development and accountability. The role promotes positive behavioral change among juveniles and supports public safety. Extensive training is required during the first 12–18 months of employment, including a four-week in-person training completed within the 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.
• Knowledge and ability to assess client needs and develop case plans.
• Knowledge and ability to identify community resources and human service agencies that support families.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including creating written reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• A valid driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one by the date of hire.
• Complete extensive training during the first 12–18 months of employment, including four weeks of in-person training within the first six months.
• Availability for routine day and overnight travel outside of training.

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 interventions and services for competency development and accountability to promote juvenile behavioral change and public safety.

Benefits

• Fourteen paid holidays.
• Paid and unpaid leave, including vacation, sick, family personal, parental, and FMLA leave.
• Health and 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed