Pretrial Probation Officer Job Virginia Beach area,Virginia USA,Government

Department: HUMAN SERVICES Compensation Grade: G21 Compensation Range & Starting Salary:
Pay Range: $22.67 - $35.32 hourly Starting hourly rate - Minimum of the Pay Range. Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):
No Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

25

About Us

Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees.

Job Duties and

Preferred Qualifications

The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking to hire a Part-Time Pretrial Probation Officer with Human Services/Criminal Justice experience working with justice involved individuals and experience with mental health and substance use disorders for the Community Corrections and Pretrial Services program. Duties:
Conduct thorough interviews of incarcerated defendants eligible for pretrial in the jail or virtual setting based on training and provided guidance documents. Communicate professionally with people from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Prepare accurate risk assessments per DCJS policy. Conduct detailed and complete investigations using a variety of sources to obtain accurate information for reports. Verify information provided by client to assist judicial officials in making well‑informed bail decisions.

Prepare timely Court reports and present appropriate bail recommendations to judicial officers consistent with DCJS and CCP Policy. Provide testimony in Court as required. Conduct and interpret criminal history/background checks via NCIC/VCIN and Supreme Court database systems. Maintain organization integrity by keeping defendant information confidential per DCJS and HIPPA guidelines. Establish and maintain paper and electronic records as required by the DCJS, DHS, and Community Corrections policies.

Candidate must successfully complete the Core Training approved by the DCJS after onboarding.

The City offers a generous benefits package which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement, and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, and holiday and paid leave.

Grant Funded

Please note these positions are Grant‑funded with no established end date. Accordingly, the following information is related.

The position is subject to the continuation of CIP, grant or Non‑Profit Foundation funding.

Expiration of the grant or discontinuation of CIP or Non‑Profit Foundation‑f funding for the position shall result in its elimination; at which time, you will be separated from employment. The city will provide as much advance notice as possible to you.

The City’s Reduction in Force Policy (6.11) does not apply to your employment.

All remaining policies, appropriate to your employment status, are extended to you with your compliance being mandatory.

Additional Requirements

DMV Transcript:
No
CDL:
No
Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse:
No
CPS Check:
Yes
Physical:
No
Respirator:
No
Psychological Screening:
No
Polygraph:
No

At Will:
No

Minimum Requirements

Requires any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to four (4) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, such as sociology, probation, counseling, or corrections.

Special Requirements

All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short‑term department needs and/or City‑wide emergencies.

VCIN Certified & Alpha I Status

VCIN Certified. Alpha I Status:
Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City’s operational…