Probation/Pretrial Officer

About the role

In this role, you will work with individuals who are under court supervision to help them comply with their conditions and move forward safely and responsibly. You will monitor each client’s progress, conduct regular check-ins, substance abuse screenings, complete risk assessments, and connect clients with needed services such as treatment, employment resources, or other community programs. You will maintain communication with the courts, provide updates on compliance, and address any violations or concerns that may arise. Ultimately, you will ensure accountability while helping clients make positive changes that contribute to community safety and long-term success.

Responsibilities

• Work with individuals under court supervision
• Monitor client progress and conduct regular check-ins
• Conduct substance abuse screenings and complete risk assessments
• Connect clients with needed services such as treatment, employment resources, or other community programs
• Maintain communication with the courts
• Provide updates on compliance and address any violations or concerns
• Ensure accountability while helping clients make positive changes

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a related field such as criminology, psychology, social services, counseling, or work involving court proceedings, case supervision, or related judicial processes.

Preferences

• A bachelor's degree in Criminology, Psychology, Social Services, Counseling, or a related field, and 5 years of experience related to probation/pretrial services.
• Experience in the supervision of clients in the community
• Case management experience
• Experience conducting risk assessments and making referrals upon identified needs
• Experience working 1:1 in the creation of case plans to include follow-up
• Customer service experience
• Group facilitation experience
• Experience making presentations
• Experience working with individuals involved in the Criminal Justice System
• A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.

Special Requirements

• Some overnight travel
• If placed on our Intensive Community Supervision Program (ICS), you would be required to be on-call and perform weekend duty on a rotating basis which requires work beyond normal business hours including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday typically between 8 am and 5 pm

Benefits

Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan. Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

Hiring Salary Range

$36.37/hour-$50.24/hour

Prince William County Benefit Programs

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Required Question

This position requires a high school diploma or G.E.D. and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a related field such as criminology, psychology, social services, counseling, or work involving court proceedings, case supervision, or related judicial processes. Please select the option that best reflects your highest level of completed education.