Probation Officer Sr. (Sex Offender Treatment Services): P&P District 29 Fa at Virginia Information Technologies Agency

Fairfax, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Sep, 26

Salary

126670.0

Posted On

07 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sex Offender Supervision, Case Management, GPS Monitoring, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Techniques, Risk Assessment, Court Testimony, Crisis Intervention, Interagency Collaboration, Pre-sentence Investigations, Social Casework, Evidence-Based Practices

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Title: Probation Officer Sr. (Sex Offender Treatment Services): P&P District 29 Fairfax #P2983 State Role Title: Probation Officer I Hiring Range: $71,337.00 - $126,670.00 Pay Band: 4 Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin Location: Fairfax P&P Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A Job Duties Probation Officer Empower Change. Protect Communities. Shape Second Chances. Job Duties: Join the Virginia Department of Corrections and be part of a team that transforms lives and strengthens public safety. As a Probation Officer, you will play a critical role in helping individuals reintegrate successfully into their communities, balancing accountability with opportunity and justice with compassion. This position directly supports the Department’s public safety mission by supervising and monitoring adults placed on probation, parole, or post-release supervision. You will use evidence-based practices, strong communication skills, and professional judgment to promote pro-social behavior and reduce recidivism, enhancing both individual outcomes and community safety. Key Responsibilities: · Provide day-to-day supervision to adults under regular or intensive probation, parole, or post-release supervision, ensuring compliance with conditions set by the Courts or Parole Board. · Assess criminogenic and treatment needs using validated tools; develop individualized supervision and case plans that address risks and build strengths. · Use evidence-based practices, such as motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral techniques, to encourage positive change and accountability. · Partner with treatment providers, employers, and community organizations to connect individuals with services and resources that support rehabilitation and long-term success. · Conduct home and community visits as appropriate to supervision plans and case needs. · Prepare pre-sentence investigations, sentencing guidelines, and progress reports accurately and on time; testify in court and provide professional sentencing recommendations. · Monitor compliance and take appropriate corrective action, including recommendations for revocation when necessary to protect public safety. Why Join Us: · Purpose-Driven Career: Make a meaningful impact every day by helping individuals rebuild their lives and keeping communities safe. · Professional Growth: Receive comprehensive training in evidence-based practices and access to advancement opportunities across the Department. · Competitive Benefits: Participate in the Virginia Law Officers’ Retirement System (VaLORS), a defined benefit plan with enhanced retirement options for hazardous duty positions. Eligible to retire at age 60 with five years of creditable service, or as early as age 50 with 25 years. A reduced benefit is available at age 50 with five years of creditable service. Ideal Candidate: We’re seeking professionals with integrity, sound judgment, and a strong sense of purpose, individuals who serve with humility, lead with passion, and work together to strengthen public safety across the Commonwealth. The ideal candidate balances accountability with empathy and is committed to helping others make lasting change. Join a mission that matters. Protect communities. Inspire hope. Advance your career with the Virginia Department of Corrections. Minimum Qualifications Experience as a sex offender supervision specialist in a Probation & Parole District. Considerable experience of sex offender treatment methods, social casework, and supervision with sexual offenders. Working knowledge of civil commitment laws and conditional release supervision in the community. Demonstrated experience and competence with GPS installation and monitoring. Demonstrated ability to lead the work of other professional staff; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; to interact with offenders and the public; to organize and implement casework services; to initiate independent actions and carry out assignments with minimal supervision; to intervene in crisis situations; and to develop and maintain good interagency relationships. Skilled in interviewing, gathering & interpreting info to assess needed services & requirements. Additional Considerations Completed the required academy courses for a sex offender supervision specialist. Knowledge of Evidenced Based Practices, current sex offender treatment methodology, and knowledgeable of the post-conviction sex offender polygraph. Valid Virginia Driver’s License. Major course work in Sociology/Psychology/Criminology/Rehabilitative Counseling or a related field. 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 Virginia Department of Corrections (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. 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. Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program | Virginia Department of Veterans Services Contact Information Name: Human Resources Phone: 804-298-4730 Email: Emailed applications are not accepted. 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 [https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx] 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.

Responsibilities

Supervise and monitor adults on probation, parole, or post-release supervision to ensure compliance with court conditions. Develop individualized case plans using evidence-based practices to reduce recidivism and enhance public safety.