Senior Probation Officer (re-ad 27-00208)

Chesterfield County • Chesterfield, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Chesterfield Community Corrections Services seeks a Senior Probation Officer to provide case management and court-ordered supervision to adults referred for domestic-related offenses, including family or household violence, and domestic or sexual offenses. The caseload may range from 80 to 120 cases. The officer supervises individuals required to complete domestic violence intervention programming and may work with clients who have substance use disorders or mental health diagnoses. The role includes monitoring compliance, reporting non-compliance to the court, preparing written notifications, and testifying as required.

The officer works with Chesterfield County’s Coordinated Community Response to domestic violence, including law enforcement, prosecutors, victim service providers, intervention program providers, and system-based service providers. The position also includes encouraging engagement with Peer Recovery Specialists, conducting drug and alcohol testing, and performing administrative and quality assurance work. The officer may review court correspondence, facilitate meetings, mentor new staff, assist with case closures and special projects, and perform staff functions as needed.

This is a critical safety-sensitive position subject to random drug and alcohol testing. It requires a pre-employment drug test, background checks, and education verification, as well as eligibility to work in high-security areas governed by CJIS policy. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional evenings and weekends. The position is based at Community Corrections Services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Three years of relevant experience in a human services or criminal justice field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system and community supervision.
• Caseload management skills and knowledge of legal and evidence-based practices.
• Computer competency, including use of a personal computer, work-issued cell phone, related software, and standard office equipment.
• Ability to document accurately and promptly in multiple databases.
• Completion of Core Skills through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services.
• VCIN certification, to be provided upon hiring.
• Current valid driver’s license and good driving record. Driving records must meet the stated DMV point limits; out-of-state applicants must obtain and present a driving record at interview that shows at least three years of history and is dated within 30 days of the interview.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification.
• Passing the more stringent criminal background check required for work in high-security areas governed by the US Department of Justice CJIS Security policy.
• Must be a US citizen or have been a lawful US resident for the past ten consecutive years.
• Critical thinking and sound decision-making skills in high-stress situations, including judgments that may affect client freedom and community safety.
• Working knowledge of power and control in intimate partner relationships and the cycle of abuse.
• Sensitivity toward victims and a high level of emotional intelligence.
• Strong and appropriate communication with victim service organizations.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to accurately apply policies, practices, and the Code of Virginia to probation supervision.
• Relationship-building skills for internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to work the Monday–Friday schedule, with occasional evenings and weekends.
• Compliance with random drug and alcohol testing; medical marijuana use is prohibited for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology, or Social Work.
• Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Effective Practices in Correctional Settings (EPICS).
• Ability to contribute to a collaborative work environment as part of the DV Probation Team and the broader Coordinated Community Response to domestic violence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise adults referred from Chesterfield Juvenile Domestic Relations Court for domestic-related offenses, including family or household violence.
• Supervise adults referred from Chesterfield Circuit and General District Courts for domestic or sexual offenses.
• Manage a caseload that may range from 80 to 120 cases.
• Supervise individuals subject to court-ordered probation, including those required to complete domestic violence intervention programming or who may have substance use disorders or mental health diagnoses.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with court-ordered supervision conditions and notify the court of non-compliance.
• Prepare extensive and accurate written notifications for judges, Commonwealth’s Attorneys, and defense attorneys.
• Testify in court as required.
• Partner with professionals in Chesterfield County’s Coordinated Community Response to domestic violence, including law enforcement, prosecutors, victim service providers, intervention program providers, and system-based service providers.
• Encourage clients to engage with Peer Recovery Specialists.
• Perform drug and alcohol testing.
• Perform administrative duties and quality assurance functions related to supervision.
• Review and correct court correspondence, facilitate meetings, mentor new staff, and assist with case closures.
• Complete special projects and other work as required, and perform all staff functions when necessary.

Benefits

• 40 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) upon hire.
• Eligible local government employment may provide credit toward the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
• Continuous learning, training, and career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior