Probation Officer: P&p District #03 Portsmouth - Dept of Corr - Central Admin

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Description

Title:


Probation Officer:
P&P District #03 Portsmouth #P0370


State Role Title:
Probation Officer I


Hiring Range:
$45, $50,337.00


Pay Band: 4


Agency:
Dept of Corr - Central Admin


Location:
Portsmouth P&P


Recruitment Type:
General Public - G


Job Duties


Position contributes to the agency's public safety mission by through supervision and monitoring of probationers from Courts and the Parole Board in accordance with DOC standards; to enhance public safety through supervision, follow-up, and the use of community resources, and commitment or re-commitment if necessary.

Provides day-to-day supervision to probationers who require both intensive and regular probation/parole/post-release supervision. Assesses the criminogenic and treatment needs of the probationer. Actively applies evidence based practices including effective communication skills, principles, and techniques to promote internal change within the probationer. Collaborate with probationer, district, and community resources to develop and manage individualized treatment plans.

Make home and community contacts in accord with case needs and supervision plans; prepare Pre-sentence Investigations, sentencing guidelines, and other reports as assigned in a timely manner; testify and provide sentencing recommendations to the court/attorney.


Probation Officers participate in Virginia Law Officers' Retirement System (VaLORS), which is a defined benefit plan with enhanced benefits for hazardous duty.

VaLORS participants are eligible to retire at age 60 with five years of creditable service or as early as age 50 with 25 years of creditable service.

A reduced benefit is available at age 50 with five years of creditable service.


Minimum Qualifications

Additional Considerations
Valid driver's license. Individual counseling experience/casework with adults including direct delivery of services.

Advanced knowledge in Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Sociology/Social Work, Criminal Justice, or a related human services field or equivalent applicable training or experience.

Skilled in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.


Special Instructions
VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.


Contact Information

Name:
Human Resources


Phone:

Note**:

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.


Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force.

**Equal Opportunity Employer

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