Job Summary

$25.12 / hour or higher DOQ + Part-Time County Benefits

Performs responsible work providing effective supervision for assigned defendants/probationers who are referred to Colonial Community Corrections (CCC) by a judicial officer. There are two levels of Probation/Pretrial Officer distinguished by the level of work performed and the qualifications of the employee.

Responsibilities

• [Probation] Supervises offenders using Evidence-Based Practices, supervision guidelines and standards as set by agency policy and the Department of Criminal Justice Services; assesses offender risk/needs and makes appropriate referrals for services; develops success plans on medium and high-risk cases; assigns community service placement for client; monitors performance; monitors and schedules payment of costs, fines and restitution; conducts criminal history checks; performs on-site tests to detect presence of illicit drugs and/or alcohol.
• [Pretrial] Supervises defendants placed on pretrial supervision by the Courts or Magistrates in accordance with the conditions and terms of their bail and in accordance with agency policy; conducts investigations of potential pretrial defendants by gathering background information regarding criminal history and other social history information; assesses risk/needs of Defendant; notifies supervised clients of court dates; promptly informs the court of compliance or noncompliance that may warrant modification of release conditions and of any arrest of a supervised client pending trial; recommends modification of release conditions to the Commonwealth’s Attorney and the referring court.
• Prepares progress reports for the courts and provide testimony for the Agency Director and staff, the Department of Criminal Justice and the court system, as necessary.
• Documents supervision contacts; ensures objectives/conditions are conveyed to and understood by defendant/probationer; monitors and documents progress of defendant/probationer toward set objectives/conditions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County’s criteria.
• Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System; and some knowledge of interviewing and assessing client behavior.
• Skill in use of computer software, especially Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to display a professional demeanor that is conducive to motivating offender change; ability to adapt, modify and change in accordance with best practices as they are implemented within the agency; plan and organize work; establish and maintain effective working relationships with court personnel, such as judges, lawyers, commonwealth’s attorneys, sheriffs, police and other criminal justice employees.

Post Offer Requirements
• Background investigation, including polygraph
• Credential check
• Driving record check
• Drug test
• National criminal/sex offender record check

This advertisement is primarily for the position of a part-time Probation Officer.

Salary: PO I $25.12/hr PO II $26.88/hr

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