Probation Officer: P&P District #15 Roanoke
Company: Virginia Jobs
Location: Roanoke
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Title: Probation Officer: P&P District #15 Roanoke
#P1584
State Role Title: 69091 - Probation Officer I
Hiring Range: $45,518 - $50,337
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Location:Roanoke P&P
Agency Website:www.vadoc.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Position contributes to the agency's public safety mission by
through 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.
Provides 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
High school diploma or equivalent. Valid driver's license.
Individual counseling experience/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 practices that are
evidence based. Ability in writing reports and to work with persons
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. Ability to
work with diverse groups of probationers, co-workers and
community-based professionals to accomplish collaborative and
individual responsibilities.
Additional Considerations
Advanced knowledge in Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology,
Sociology/Social Work, Criminal Justice, or a related human
services field or equivalent applicable training or experience.
Skilled in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and
Outlook.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your
application and/or r--sum-- 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 r--sum-- 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 r--sum--s 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 r--sum--.
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
r--sum--.
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: 804-659-8424
Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/R--SUM--S / 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.
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