Title: Probation Officer (Sex Offender Specialist): P&P District #07 Petersburg #P0758 State Role Title: Probation Officer I 69091 Hiring Range: $46,884.00 - $51,847.00 Pay Band: 4 Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin Location: Petersburg P&P Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties Position enhances public safety by providing researched and evidenced based supervision and treatment services to probationers transitioning into the community and probationers under probation, parole and Conditional Release supervision with Departmental policies and procedures. Works with a specialized caseload of sex offenders, performs investigations, case management, and administrative services. Minimum Qualifications Working knowledge of social casework and treatment methods/therapies; personality types, human behavioral tendencies, and socio-economic group characteristics. Working knowledge of grammar, composition, report writing, and information gathering; and presentation techniques. Working knowledge of counseling people and intervene in crises; assist probationer(s) to develop and attain goals; organize, summarize, and present information orally and in writing. Manage time and prioritize work assignments to meet required time frames; gather, collate, and record information from personal interviews and written requests. Interact positively with probationers, colleagues, supervisors, the public, and community resource personnel; execute and follow through on probationers' supervision plans and personal work assignments; give and receive guidance and instructions; process, analyze, and interpret written and oral information; initiate independent actions and carry out assignments with minimal supervision. Additional Considerations Valid operator's license. Advanced knowledge of Criminal Justice, Psychology, Criminology, Rehabilitative Counseling, or a related field. 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 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. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services. Contact Information Name: Human Resources Phone: 804-357-3445 Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS / WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION 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 800-552-5019. 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.