Senior Probation Officer

About the role

Chesterfield Community Corrections Services provides supervision, case management and supportive services to individuals under pre‑trial and local probation supervision in Chesterfield County and the City of Colonial Heights. The probation team is seeking a qualified candidate to provide case management and court‑ordered supervision to individuals referred for a variety of charges. The caseload can range from 80‑120 cases.

Work Location: Community Corrections Services, Chesterfield County.

Responsibilities

• Supervise adults referred from Chesterfield Juvenile Domestic Relations Court for domestic‑related offenses, including family/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 must complete domestic violence intervention programming and 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 notifications 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 administrative duties, including quality‑assurance functions associated with supervision.
• Review and correct court correspondence, facilitate meetings, mentor new staff, and aid in closure of cases.
• Perform special projects and other work as required.
• Perform all functions of staff when necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology or Social Work preferred.
• Minimum three years of relevant experience in human services/criminal justice field, or 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 (personal computer, work‑issued cell phone, related software, 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).
• Current valid driver’s license with good driving record; must meet Virginia DMV point‑system criteria (no six or more demerit points in past 24 months, no major violation of six points in past 36 months). Out‑of‑state records must be provided, dated within 30 days of interview.
• Pre‑employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification.
• Ability to work in high‑security areas governed by DOJ CJIS Security policy; must pass a stringent criminal background check.
• U.S. citizenship or lawful residence for the past ten consecutive years.
• Position is Critical Safety Sensitive; subject to random drug and alcohol testing. Medical marijuana use prohibited.

Skills

• Critical thinking and sound decision‑making in high‑stress situations.
• Understanding of power and control dynamics in intimate partner relationships and the cycle of abuse.
• Sensitivity toward victims and high emotional intelligence.
• Strong communication with victim service organizations (Victim Witness and/or Domestic and Sexual Violence Resource Center).
• Clear oral and written communication.
• Accurate application of policies, practices, and the Code of Virginia to probation supervision.
• Ability to build internal and external relationships.
• Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Effective Practices in Correctional Settings (EPICS).
• Collaborative work style as a member of the DV Probation Team and the broader Coordinated Community Response to domestic violence.

Benefits

• 40 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) upon hire.
• Credit toward the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Participation in an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) with career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.
• Access to continuous learning, training, and professional development (including training in Effective Practices in Correctional Supervision and Motivational Interviewing).
• Full‑time clinicians, Peer Recovery Specialist, and victim services available.
• Recovery‑based programs such as Recovery Court and Veterans Docket.
• Bilingual staff and specialized programs.
• Opportunities to serve on county, state, and professional association committees (Organizational Health, Diversity, Safety, Drug Testing, etc.).

Schedule

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