Probation/Pretrial Officer

Job Summary

The Department of Community Corrections is seeking a Pretrial/Probation Officer to supervise pretrial defendants referred from the Magistrate and/or Loudoun County Courts and individuals placed on probation by the General District and Circuit Courts within Loudoun County. The position will be permanently stationed at the Department’s Satellite Office at the Eastern Loudorn Service Center, 21641 Ridgetop Circle, Sterling.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pretrial defendants and probationers charged with felony and/or misdemeanor offenses referred by the courts.
• Conduct both pretrial and probation intakes.
• Perform criminal history record/background checks and risk assessments.
• Administer drug tests.
• Collaborate with the Electronic Monitoring Team to enhance supervision.
• Conduct substance‑abuse assessments and make appropriate referrals.
• Confirm performance of community service work.
• Monitor restitution.
• Collaborate with treatment providers.
• Prepare and submit reports and investigations.
• Attend court for bond hearings, arraignments, revocation and progress reviews, and testify as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, or a related field.
• At least two years of work‑related experience in the criminal justice or counseling field.
• Valid operator’s license.
• Spanish proficiency preferred.

Job Contingencies and Special Requirements

• Successful candidate must undergo and complete a criminal background check.
• Annual DMV record check required.
• Willingness to supervise pretrial defendants and/or probationers in an office setting and perform occasional residential visits.
• Willingness to work with individuals who have violent tendencies.
• Willingness to monitor and collect urine samples and alcohol breath tests to detect illegal drug or alcohol use.
• Strong writing skills to compile concise, accurate reports for submission to the court.
• Strong communication skills for professional interaction with Commonwealth’s Attorneys, police officers, defense attorneys, judges, and court personnel.
• Ability to work in conjunction with both the Probation and Pretrial divisions within the Community Corrections Department.
• VCIN‑B certification required; selected candidate must obtain certification within 90 days of hire.

All sections of the application must be completed in its entirety. The resume is considered supplemental information only; applications that are incomplete or indicate “see resume” will not be considered.