Probation Officer Senior - Re-Entry Specialized Caseload

Title: Probation Officer Senior - Re-Entry Specialized Caseload #P1343State Role Title: Probation Officer IHiring Range: $57,092.00 - $101,378.00Pay Band: 4Agency: Dept of Corr - Central AdminLocation: Lynchburg P&PAgency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.govRecruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - AJob DutiesSupervises a specialized caseload of high‑risk inmates; performs investigations, casework and administrative services.Effectively applies evidence‑based practices, including communication skills, principles, and techniques, to promote internal change for the probationer.Collaborates with probationer/parolee, district, and community resources to develop and manage individualized treatment plans.Makes home and community contacts in accord 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, providing training for new staff, and reviewing pre‑sentence reports for the district.Minimum QualificationsExperience working in a probation and parole setting.Experience providing individual counseling; managing a caseload of adult probationers; writing and presenting reports to official or administrative entities; interviewing people for the purpose of gathering information; planning and directing projects; and training others.Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).Demonstrated experience keying pertinent information into an automated record system.Demonstrated ability to be a team player.Demonstrated leadership skills and position attitude.Additional ConsiderationsAdvanced knowledge in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Social Science, Counseling, or related field or equivalent applicable experience or training.Experience facilitating offender treatment groups.Experience working in a probation and parole district office.The selected candidate must be eligible and have the ability to obtain VCIN certification.Background Investigation RequirementsAll 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 RequirementsApplicants for 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‑truck drivers, and others.Application RequirementsApplication 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 the closing date for the position. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the electronic application and/or résumé.Layoff PreferencesApplicants 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) Policy1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.EEO Statement and Disability AccommodationsVADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. 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 or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired.Veteran and Service Alumni PreferenceVADOC values our veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program is available to eligible applicants.NOTE: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April1,2022and February29,2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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