Probation Officer
Location: Alexandria, VA
Job Number: 5018849
Salary: $69,259 - $122,981
Closing Date: July 5, 2024
Job Duties
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 client. Actively applies evidence based practices including effective communication skills, principles, and techniques to promote internal change within the client. Collaborate with client, 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, On the job training (OJT) for new staff, and review of all Pre-sentence reports for the district.
Minimum Qualifications
General knowledge of criminal justice and/or other human services field. General knowledge of case management and counseling techniques. Sound written and verbal communication skills; excellent time management and documentation skills. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups of probationers, co-workers and community-based professionals to accomplish collaborative and individual responsibilities. Must be a team player, have leadership skills, and a positive attitude/demeanor.
Additional Considerations
Skilled in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Considerable experience in the following: individual counseling/casework with adults; adult correctional institutional work (especially in treatment services), or juvenile probation and aftercare work; administrative and management; writing reports to official or administrative entities; interviewing people for the purpose of gathering information; planning and directing projects; and teaching. Awareness of Evidence Based Practices and Reentry initiatives. Experience with direct delivery of human services, including considerable experience of related probation and parole practices.
