Probation Officer - Recovery Court

Overview

Riverside Community Corrections is seeking qualified applicants for a grant-funded Probation Officer to be utilized for the Hopewell, Prince George and Surry Recovery Court.

• Evaluates potential Recovery Court participants as referred by the courts
• Provides supervision of Recovery Court participants
• Coordinates treatment and community service referrals and makes collateral contacts as necessary
• Verifies residence and employment and conducts field visits as needed
• Performs drug and alcohol tests
• Monitors payment compliance with court-ordered financial obligations including program fees and court costs/fines
• Participates in weekly team staffing meetings and testifies in court as required
• Documents case file activities and maintains Recovery Court database
• Follows up on pending court cases/dispositions of charges via VCIN and Supreme Court database
• Performs other duties as required or directed

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, sociology, psychology or related field
• Previous criminal justice experience and experience testifying in court strongly preferred
• Possession of a valid Virginia Driver’s license required
• Successful candidate must complete DCJS CORE Training within one year of date of hire
• Must obtain VCIN certification within six months of date of hire
• Pre‑employment drug testing and criminal background check, to include fingerprinting, required

To apply online visit the website ncegeorgecountyva.gov. To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a County application. Applications should be submitted online. For additional information, please call . EOE.