Domestic Violence Pretrial/Probation Officer

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Job Summary

The Department of Community Corrections is seeking a Domestic Violence Pretrial/Probation Officer to work as part of the Domestic Violence Unit and collaborate with the Pretrial and Probation Divisions, as well as the Electronic Monitoring Team. The role involves supervising pretrial defendants and offenders charged with or convicted of domestic‑violence offenses referred by the Magistrate and Courts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pretrial defendants and offenders charged with or convicted of domestic‑violence offenses.
• Conduct both pretrial and probation intakes.
• Perform criminal‑history record and background checks and risk assessments.
• Administer drug tests.
• Coordinate supervision of electronic monitoring.
• Conduct substance‑abuse and domestic‑violence assessments regarding risk and lethality.
• Make appropriate treatment referrals.
• Collaborate with the Victim Outreach Officer and treatment providers.
• Submit reports to the Court.
• Attend domestic‑violence dockets and probation‑review hearings.
• Participate in bond revocations, arraignments, and violation hearings.
• Testify in court as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, or a related field (or equivalent education/experience).
• Minimum two years of work‑related experience in the criminal‑justice or counseling field.
• Comprehensive understanding of trauma and the dynamics of intimate‑partner violence.
• Previous experience working within a domestic‑violence program or directly with domestic‑violence defendants/offenders.
• Valid operator’s license.
• Spanish proficiency preferred.

Job Contingencies and Special Requirements

• Successful candidate must undergo and pass a criminal background check.
• Annual DMV record check required.
• Work within the Department’s Domestic Violence Division.
• Supervise criminal defendants and probationers in an office setting; occasional residential visits as needed.
• Willingness to work with domestic‑violence defendants/probationers with violent tendencies and with victims/survivors of intimate‑partner/domestic violence.
• Monitor and collect urine and alcohol breath tests to detect illegal drug or alcohol use.
• Strong writing skills to compile concise and accurate reports for the Courts.
• Strong communication skills for professional interaction with Commonwealth’s Attorneys, police officers, defense attorneys, the Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART), judges, and court personnel.
• VCIN certification required; candidate must obtain certification within 90 days of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Loudoun County Government fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace that promotes employee wellness and work‑life balance. As an equal‑opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or other non‑merit factors. Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should call Human Resources at 703‑777‑0213 or email Human Resources.