Title: Probation Officer Senior: (Reentry) P&P District 28 Radford #P2830

Hiring Range: $50,248 - $89,223

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Radford P&P

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

Position 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 client. Actively applies evidence based practices including effective communication skills, principles, and techniques to promote internal change within the probationer. Collaborates with probationer, district, and community resources to develop and manage individualized treatment plans. Makes home and community contacts in accordance with case needs and supervision plans; prepares Pre-sentence Investigations, sentencing guidelines, and other reports as assigned in a timely manner; testifies and provides sentencing recommendations to the court/attorney. Emphasis on coaching and mentoring of all line probation officers, covering vacancies, on-job-training for new staff, and review of all presentence reports for the district.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma. Valid operator's license. Working knowledge of the criminal justice system, case management and counseling techniques that may include Motivational Interviewing and other practices that are evidence based. Ability in writing reports and to work with persons in conflict with the legal system, to interpret and apply policies and procedures, and to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Capable of independent judgement and action. Ability to work with diverse groups of probationers, co-workers and community-based professionals to accomplish collaborative and individual responsibilities.

Experience in individual counseling/casework with adults; adult correctional institutional work (especially in treatment services), or juvenile probation and aftercare work; administrative and management; writing/presentence reports to official or administrative entities; interviewing people for the purpose of gathering information; planning and directing projects; and teaching.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Sociology/Social Work, Criminology, English with minor in other areas such as: Adult Education, Business Administration (especially Personnel Management), Administration of Justice and Public Safety. Awareness of Evidence Based Practices and Reentry initiatives. Experience with direct delivery of human services to include probation and parole practices. Skilled in Microsoft Office programs.

Special Instructions:

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Tobacco Free: All VADOC facilities are Tobacco free. Use of all tobacco products is always prohibited on site.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

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

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services

Contact Information:

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-659-8424

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.