Probation Officer Virginia Parole Board #00033

Title: Probation Officer: Virginia Parole Board #00033

State Role Title:Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Spec

Hiring Range: $49981 - $55271

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Parole Board

Location:Virginia Parole Board

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

To provide support to the Virginia Parole Board as it manages discretionary parole conditional release and supervision of persons on parole or release in the best interest of the Commonwealth of Virginia with due regard for public safety respect for victims of crime and the suitability of offenders for parole or release. Investigates and makes
recommendations to the Governor relative clemency and parole appeals.

Provides case management and oversight of the Parole and Post Release Supervision violation and discharge process as ordered by the Virginia Parole Board. Serves as the Post Release Unit liaison to assigned Virginia Probation and Parole Districts for the purpose of monitoring and resolving issues related to parole and post release supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

Recent experience working directly with diverse groups of clients co-workers and community agencies in a criminal justice and/or human services setting to accomplish collaborative and individual goals. Recent experience providing high volume case management supervision and documenting case activities on an on-going basis
in a fast-paced criminal justice and/or human services setting. Experience providing counseling and targeted intervention to criminal justice and/or human services clients on an ongoing basis in a fast paced high-volume setting. Experience making referrals to service/program providers and to management for review. Experience gathering
information creating and presenting reports to criminal justice &/or judiciary entities administrative officials courts or the Parole Board. Demonstrated skill in the use of Microsoft Office to include Outlook Word and Excel.

Additional Considerations

Advanced knowledge in Rehabilitation Counseling Psychology Sociology/Social Work Criminal Justice or a related human services field or equivalent applicable training or experience.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Drivers License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers Probation Officers Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginias Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed emailed faxed or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone:

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.