Title: Probation Officer Senior (Administrative Specialist): P&P District #19 Newport News #P1943

State Role Title: Probation Officer I - 69091

Hiring Range: $53,815 - $95,558

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location:Newport News P&P

Agency Website:https://vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

Provide day-to-day supervision and case management services to a specialized
caseload of adult offenders, serve as Supervisor/ Team Lead, and will provide guidance and advice to the staff members. Actively applies evidence-based practices including effective communication skills, principles, and techniques to promote internal change within the offender while resolving complex case management issues. Conduct home and community contacts in accordance with case needs, case plans and DOC and Unit Policy and Procedures. Prepare Pre-sentence Investigations, sentencing guidelines, and other reports as assigned in a timely manner; testify and provide sentencing recommendations to the court/attorney. Complete administrative tasks to include but not limited to case assignments and make recommendations after assessing client risks and needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Valid driver's license. Considerable experience working in a probation and parole setting. Considerable knowledge of the theories and practices of social casework; treatment methods; human behavior tendencies; socio-economic group characteristics; purposes, procedures, and functions of pertinent Virginia codes and correctional systems; counseling; case management and service delivery techniques; crisis intervention techniques. Demonstrated ability to lead, evaluate the work of officers and to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to interact with offenders and the public; organize and implement casework services, supervision. Ability to initiate independent actions and carry out assignments with minimal supervision; and intervene in crisis situations; develop and manage interagency relationships.

Additional Considerations

Advanced knowledge in Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Sociology/Social Work, Criminal Justice, or English or equivalent training and/or experience.

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.

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: 757-327-7700

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS / 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 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 800-552-5019.

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.