Probation Officer
Location: Arlington, VA
Job Number: 5021575
Salary: $58,582 - $64,783
Closing Date: August 9, 2024
Job Duties
Contributes to the agency’s public safety mission by supervising and counseling supervisee in the community setting. Works directly with supervisee in support of the Department’s reentry mission. Interviews, gathers, verifies and evaluates information to prepare pre-sentence investigations including sentencing recommendations/suggestions. Informs supervisee of conditions of supervision and develops case plans. Directly monitors supervisees’ behavior. Maintains supervisee files and documents case activities. Investigates, reports, and follows up on alleged supervisee violations to determine appropriate and available sanctions. Prepares sentencing guidelines and testifies in circuit court. 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
Working knowledge of the criminal justice system, case management and counseling techniques that may include Motivational Interviewing and other evidence based practices (EBP). Demonstrated ability in writing reports and working with people in conflict with the legal system, to interpret and apply policies and procedures, and to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Capable of independent judgement and action. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups of probationers, co-workers and community-based organizations.
