Part-time PretrialProbation Officer III

Job Summary

POI $25.12/hr POII $26.88/hr Part-Time County Benefits

Performs responsible work providing effective supervision for assigned defendants/probationers who are referred to Colonial
Community Corrections (CCC) by a judicial officer. There are two levels of Probation/Pretrial Officer distinguished by the level of
work performed and the qualifications of the employee.

Responsibilities

Probation Supervises offenders using Evidence-Based Practices supervision guidelines and standards as set by agency policy
and the Department of Criminal Justice Services; assesses offender risk/needs and makes appropriate referrals for services; develops
success plans on medium and high-risk cases; assigns community service placement for client; monitors performance; monitors and
schedules payment of costs fines and restitution; conducts criminal history checks; performs on-site tests to detect presence of illicit
drugs and/or alcohol.
Pretrial Supervises defendants placed on pretrial supervision by the Courts or Magistrates in accordance with the conditions and
terms of their bail and in accordance with agency policy; conducts investigations of potential pretrial defendants by gathering
background information regarding criminal history and other social history information; assesses risk/needs of Defendant; notifies
supervised clients of court dates; promptly informs the court of compliance or noncompliance that may warrant modification of
release conditions and of any arrest of a supervised client pending trial; recommends modification of release conditions to the
Commonwealths Attorney and the referring court.
Prepares progress reports for the courts and provide testimony for the Agency Director and staff the Department of Criminal Justice
and the court system as necessary.
Documents supervision contacts; ensures objectives/conditions are conveyed to and understood by defendant/probationer; monitors
and documents progress of defendant/probationer toward set objectives/conditions.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Must possess or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire a valid Virginia drivers license and have an acceptable driving record
based on James City Countys criteria.
Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System; and some knowledge of interviewing and assessing client behavior.
Skill in use of computer software especially Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to display a professional demeanor that is conducive to motivating offender change; ability to adapt modify and change in
accordance with best practices as they are implemented within the agency; plan and organize work; establish and maintain effective
working relationships with court personnel such as judges lawyers commonwealths attorneys sheriffs police and other criminal
justice employees.

This advertisement is primarily for the position of a part-time Probation Officer.

Salary: POI $25.12/hr POII $26.88/hr

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