Probation Officer - BFOQ/Male

About the role

Chesterfield Community Corrections Services provides supervision, case management and supportive services to individuals under pretrial and local probation supervision in Chesterfield County and the City of Colonial Heights. Our probation team is seeking a qualified candidate to provide case management and court ordered supervision to individuals referred for a variety of charges.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of adults referred from Chesterfield Juvenile Domestic Relations Court for domestic related offenses including family and/or household violence.
• In addition, supervision of adults from Chesterfield Circuit and General District Courts whose offenses are domestic and/or sexual in nature.
• Supervise individuals under court ordered probation supervision who are required to complete domestic violence intervention programming and/or may have substance use disorder, mental health diagnoses, etc.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with court ordered supervision conditions and provide notifications to the court of non-compliance.
• Provide extensive and accurate written notification to Judges, Commonwealth’s Attorneys and defense attorneys.
• Testify in court as required.
• Work in partnership with professionals comprising Chesterfield County’s Coordinated Community Response to domestic violence (CCR), including law enforcement, prosecutors, victim service providers, Domestic Violence Intervention Program providers, and system-based service providers (DSS, CPS/APS, Mental Health Support Services).
• Encourage clients to engage with Peer Recovery Specialists.
• Perform drug and alcohol testing.
• Perform other work as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology or Social Work preferred.
• One year of relevant experience in human services/criminal justice field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Knowledge of criminal justice system and community supervision.
• Caseload management skills and knowledge of legal and evidence-based practices.
• Computer competency to include operating a personal computer, work issued cell phone and related software, and other standard office equipment.
• Accurate and timely documentation in multiple databases.
• Completion of Core Skills through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services.
• VCIN certification (to be provided upon hiring).

Qualifications

• Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.
• This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice’s “Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security” policy and therefore requires passing a stringent criminal background check.
• Must be a US citizen or have been a lawful resident of the US for the past ten consecutive years.
• This position is considered Critical Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing. The use of medical marijuana for this position is prohibited.
• Current valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, record must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months.

Skills

• Knowledge of the use of power and control over another in the context of an intimate partner relationship.
• Knowledge of the cycle of abuse.
• Sensitivity towards victims.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to accurately apply policies, practices, and the Code of Virginia to probation supervision.
• Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Effective Practices in Correctional Settings (EPICS).

Benefits

Community Corrections Services Chesterfield County offers an attractive benefits package, including 40 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) upon hire. CCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Pay

Salary range: $X - $Y per hour. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Shift: Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with occasional evenings and/or weekends.

Work Location

Community Corrections Services Chesterfield County.

Required Questions

• What is your highest level of education completed?
• How many years of experience do you have in case management using Evidence Based Practices, including risk assessment, case planning, and motivational interviewing strategies?
• How many years of experience do you have working in a criminal justice setting?
• How many years of case management services experience do you have working with offenders of domestic violence, sex offenses, trauma, substance abuse, mental health issues, and various forms of abuse in a local probation setting?