Probation Officer: P&P District #26 Culpeper #P2622

• 5096876

• Culpeper, Virginia, United States, 22701

• Div of Community Corrections

• Public Safety

• Full-Time (Salaried)

• Closing at: Jan :55 EST

• Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Title: Probation Officer: P&P District #26 Culpeper #P2622

State Role Title: Probation Officer I

Hiring Range: $52, $57,402.41

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Culpeper P&P

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

*Probation Officer new hire Bonus - $5,000 split payment, $2,500 payable within 30 days of hire and $2,500 payable after successful completion of employee probationary period. *

Position contributes to the agency's public safety mission by providing supervision and monitoring of probationers from Courts and the Parole Board in accordance with Department of Corrections (DOC) standards; to enhance public safety through supervision, follow-up, and the use of community resources, and commitment or re-commitment if necessary.

The position is located in the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) northern pay band area and the hiring ranged listed includes a pay differential association with this District Office.

Minimum Qualifications

Individual counseling experience and/or casework with adults including direct delivery of services. Working knowledge of the criminal justice system, case management and counseling techniques that may include Motivational Interviewing and other evidence-based practices. Demonstrated ability in writing reports and working with people in conflict with the legal system, to interpret and apply policies and procedures, and to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Capable of independent judgement and action. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups of probationers, co-workers and community-based organizations.

Additional Considerations

Advanced Knowledge in Rehabilitation Counseling, Psychology, Sociology/Social Work, Criminology, Administration of Justice and Public Safety or related field. Experience and skill in Microsoft Office products. Bi-lingual and Multi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

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 Virginia Department of Corrections (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 Driver's 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 Virginia's 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.

Layoff Preferences: 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.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone:

Email: Emailed applications are not accepted.

In support of the Commonwealth's 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.