Probation Officer (Gang Specialist)
Location: Alexandria, VA
Job Number: 5009110
Salary: $56,874 - $62,896
Closing Date: March 1, 2024
Job Duties
Provides supervision and monitoring of probationers from Courts and the Parole Board in accordance with DOC standards; to enhance public safety through supervision, follow-up, and the use of community resources, and commitment or re-commitment if necessary.
Provide 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 probationer. Actively applies evidence-based practices including effective communication skills, principles, and techniques to promote internal change within the probationer. Collaborate 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.
Probation Officers participate in Virginia Law Officers’ Retirement System (VaLORS), which is a defined benefit plan with enhanced benefits for hazardous duty. VaLORS participants are eligible to retire at age 60 with five years of creditable service or as early as age 50 with 25 years of creditable service. A reduced benefit is available at age 50 with five years of creditable service.
Minimum Qualifications
Valid Driver’s License. Individual counseling experience and/or casework with adults including direct delivery of services. Working knowledge of the criminal justice system, case management and counseling techniques that may include Motivational Interviewing and other evidence-based practices. Ability to write reports and work with people in conflict with the legal system. Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures; and ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Capable of exercising independent judgement and action; and have the ability to work with diverse groups of probationers, co-workers and community-based professionals to accomplish collaborative and individual responsibilities.
