Title: Probation Officer Senior (Re-Entry Specialist): P&P District #19 Newport News #P1959

State Role Title: Probation Officer I

Hiring Range: $59,090.00 - $104,926.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Newport News P&P

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

Position supervises a specialized, transitional caseload of supervisees re-entering the community from incarceration. Coordinates release planning for supervisees working with the Cognitive Reentry Community at a state major institution. Transitions with supervisees to a local probation and parole district(s) to establish community supervision. Provides the district with case management data on potential, high risk supervisees and supports the district on all VARI reentry matters. Reviews the case management work of staff with reentry responsibilities at both the institution and district(s). Serves as a liaison between the prison, community corrections, and outside agencies. Participates in the local reentry council. Facilitates reentry programs and coordinates family reunification seminars. Escorts supervisees on community transition visits to locate employment, housing, and social services.

Minimum Qualifications

Working knowledge of the adult criminal justice system, case management and counseling techniques. Demonstrated ability to professionally interact with staff, probationers, community resources, and the public. Ability to manage time and prioritize work assignments to meet required timelines and goals. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Additional Considerations

Experience preparing written reports and presenting reports to official outside audiences. Experience conducting interviews to gather information. Experience working directly with adult probationers/parolees providing program management and reentry planning. 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.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé 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 résumé 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 résumés 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 résumé.

Tobacco Free: All VADOC facilities are Tobacco free. Use of all tobacco products is always prohibited on site.

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 résumé.

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: 757-320-7517

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS 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.