Probation Officer Senior (Reentry Specialist) P&P District #7 Petersburg #P0754

Title : Probation Officer Senior (Reentry Specialist) : P&P District #7 Petersburg #P0754

State Role Title : Probation Officer I

Hiring Range : $57092.00 - $101378.00

Pay Band : 4

Agency : Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location : Petersburg P&P

Agency Website :

Recruitment Type : Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

Supervises a specialized caseload of high-risk inmates and probationers; performs investigations casework and administrative services. Effectively applies evidence based practices including effective communication skills principles and techniques to promote internal change for the probationer. Collaborates 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. Emphasis on coaching and mentoring of all line probation officers covering vacancies providing training for new staff and reviewing presentence reports for the district.

Minimum Qualifications

Working experience in Probation and Parole. Working knowledge of the adult criminal justice system case management and counseling techniques. Demonstrated ability to professionally interact with staff probationers community resources and the public. Ability to manage time and prioritize work assignments to meet required timelines and goals. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Additional Considerations

Experience preparing written reports and presenting reports to official outside audiences. Experience conducting interviews to gather information. Experience working directly with adult supervisees providing program management and reentry planning. Criminal Justice Public Administration Social Science Counseling or related field or equivalent applicable experience or training. Experience facilitating offender treatment groups.

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 Drivers 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 Virginias 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.

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 :

Email : EMAILED APPLICATIONS / RÉSUMÉS / WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

In support of the Commonwealths 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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS / DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

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.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

General Counsel,Presentation Skills,Motivational Interviewing,Data Collection,Intake Experience,Interviewing,Law Enforcement,Case Management,Medication Administration,Social Work,Writing Skills,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 57092 - 101378