Probation Officer Sr. (Sex Offender Treatment Services): Administration

Probation Officer Sr. (Sex Offender Treatment Services):
Central Administration #00508

Title:

Probation Officer Sr. (Sex Offender Treatment Services):
Headquarters #DCC
00508

State Role

Title:

Probation Officer I

Hiring Range: $57,092 - $101,378

Pay Band: 4

Agency:
Dept of Corr
- Central Admin

Location:

Dept of Corrections

Agency Website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

Recruitment Type:
Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

This position will report in the Hampton Roads area. To enhance public safety by providing researched and evidenced based supervision and treatment services to probationers transitioning into the community and probationers under probation/parole or conditional release supervision with departmental policies and procedures. Supervises a specialized caseload of sex offenders, performs investigations, case management, and administrative services.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience as a sex offender supervision specialist in a Probation & Parole District. Considerable experience of sex offender treatment methods, social casework, and supervision with sexual offenders. Working knowledge of civil commitment laws and conditional release supervision in the community. Demonstrated experience and competence with GPS installation and monitoring. Demonstrated ability to lead the work of other professional staff; to communicate effectively orally and in writing;

to interact with offenders and the public; to organize and implement casework services; to initiate independent actions and carry out assignments with minimal supervision; to intervene in crisis situations; and to develop and maintain good interagency relationships. Skilled in interviewing, gathering & interpreting info to assess needed services & requirements.

Additional Considerations

Completed the required academy courses for a sex offender supervision specialist. Knowledge of Evidenced Based Practices, current sex offender treatment methodology, and knowledgeable of the post-conviction sex offender polygraph. Valid Virginia Driver's License. Major course work in Sociology/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.

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…