Probation Officer

Salary : $55,278.00 - $64,952.00 Annually

Location : Chesterfield, VA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 25-00622

Department : Community Corrections Services

Opening Date : 02 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 16 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology or related field and two years of experience in a human services field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Knowledge of judicial system, field of corrections and criminology; working skill in caseload management; developing / implementing alternative treatment methods; good oral / written communication, interpersonal and public relation skills necessary. Knowledgeable in providing cognitive and behavioral interventions to individuals, with behavioral health / substance abuse problems in a trauma informed primary care / specialty care setting. Experience working with court system, understanding of human behavior and relationships and policies and procedures of criminal justice agencies. Experience working with groups and teams preferred. Understanding of the dynamics of criminal thinking and working with offenders. Basic PC skills : experience with casework and group work desired. Knowledge of and experience with Evidence Based Practices, including risk assessment, case planning and effective communication strategies. Training in MRT and EPICS preferred.

Current valid driver's license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, records must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out of state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date. Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education / degree verification required.

This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice's "Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy" and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent criminal background check. Must be a US citizen or have been a lawful resident of the US for the past ten consecutive years.

This position is considered Critical Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing. The use of medical marijuana for this position is prohibited.

Duties

The Pre-trial / Probation Officer- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) is responsible for providing screening, treatment planning, case management, and court reporting. Maintain a caseload of clients and monitor their participation in the treatment providing special focus on clients needing medication assisted treatment (MAT). Evaluate and initiate appropriate referrals for assistance through County, State, and Federal programs. Participates in case conferences with other members of the treatment team to provide input in developing a treatment plan and to make recommendations on its implementation. Create, develop, and maintain partnerships with court, jails, commonwealth attorney, defense attorney, county, mental health, MAT providers and other internal / external stakeholders.

Provide local probation and pretrial services to adults; interview / supervise offenders and defendants to assist the court; verify information and make written and oral reports to the court. Responsibilities may include conducting educational groups for offender population, conducting pretrial investigations and background investigations of defendants, completing risk assessments, coordinating, and monitoring placements for court ordered drug testing and electronic monitoring. Conduct site / home visits, and conduct drug and alcohol testing through color-code system and random testing. Performs court research and secures warrants / information needed to properly supervise clients within state and local standards. Knowledge of and experience working with domestic violence, sex offenses, substance abuse, mental health, and various forms of household family abuse. Must attend and complete Basic Skills training through DCJS and must be able to obtain VCIN certification and complete REVIVE Train-the-Trainer course (NARCAN) within first three months of employment. Performs other work as required.

This position is part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.

Please note : This is a grant-funded position.

Shift

Monday - Friday; 8 : 30 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m.

Work Location

Community Corrections Services

Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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What is your highest level of education completed? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)

• Some High School
• High School / GED
• Some College
• 2 year College degree (Associate's)
• 4 year College degree (Bachelor's)
• Master's Degree

How many years of experience do you have working within the criminal justice / probation field? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)

How many years of experience do you have in case management using Evidence Based Practices, including risk assessment, case planning, and effective communication strategies? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)

How many years of experience do you have providing cognitive and behavioral interventions to individuals with behavioral health / substance abuse problems and medication assisted treatment (MAT)? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)

Required Question

Salary : $55,278 - $64,952