Probation Officer - Domestic Violence Unit

Location: Chesterfield, VA
Job Type: Full-Time

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. The ideal candidate is passionate about working with individuals, eager to collaborate with stakeholders, and comfortable holding individuals accountable for adhering to court-ordered conditions. This caseload can range from 80-120 cases at any time.

Responsibilities

• Supervise adults referred from Chesterfield Juvenile Domestic Relations Court for domestic-related offenses, including family and/or household violence.
• Supervise adults from Chesterfield Circuit and General District Courts whose offenses are domestic and/or sexual in nature.
• Supervise individuals under court-ordered probation 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 the criminal justice system and community supervision.
• Caseload management skills and knowledge of legal and evidence-based practices.
• Computer competency, including operating a personal computer, work-issued cell phone, and related software, as well as 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 (provided upon hiring).
• 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 more 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, records 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. Out-of-state driving records must be obtained by the applicant and presented at the time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of the interview date.

Skills

• Critical thinking skills, including making sound decisions in high-stress situations and judgments that may impact a client’s freedom and community safety.
• Working knowledge of the use of power and control over another in the context of an intimate partner relationship.
• Working knowledge of the cycle of abuse.
• Sensitivity toward victims.
• High level of emotional intelligence.
• Strong and appropriate communication with victim service organizations (Victim Witness and/or Domestic and Sexual Violence Resource Center).
• 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.
• Skills to build internal and external relationships.
• Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Effective Practices in Correctional Settings (EPICS).
• Value a collaborative work environment as a member of the DV Probation Team and as a member of the broader Coordinated Community Response to domestic violence.

Benefits

• Attractive benefits package, including 40 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) upon hire.
• Credit toward the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
• Career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.
• Platforms for staff input through committees such as Organizational Health, Diversity, Safety, and Drug Testing.
• Full-time clinicians on staff, a full-time Peer Recovery Specialist, and victim services.
• Training in Effective Practices in Correctional Supervision and Motivational Interviewing.
• Recovery-based organization with a Recovery Court, Veterans Docket, and specialized programs.
• Multiple bilingual staff.

Pay

$56,107.00 - $65,927.00 Annually

Schedule

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