Job Description

Title: Chief Probation Officer: P&P District #8 South Boston #P0801

State Role Title: Probation Manager II

Hiring Range: $77241 - $139533

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: South Boston P&P

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

Contributes to the public safety mission by managing and leading assigned district staff to support the operation of an adult Community Corrections Unit and ensures implementation of departmental and divisional policies and procedures. Enhances public safety through the use of Evidence-Based Practices in the training and supervision of staff with a focus on the encouragement of better outcomes for probationers and parolees.

Provides supervision and monitoring of probationers from Courts and the Parole Board in accordance with DOC standards; to enhance public safety through supervision follow-up and the use of community resources and commitment or re-commitment if necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Working knowledge of federal state and local laws governing Probation and Parole. Working knowledge and experience with the Virginia Department of Corrections Community Corrections practices policies and procedures. Experience with the criminal justice system and effective treatment modalities. Demonstrated ability to understand interpret and communicate the policies procedures and standards of the Department of Corrections. Competency and experience in the use of Evidence-Based Practices to direct the resources of the district toward interventions that produce positive measurable outcomes. Experience modeling strong leadership skills to act at all times as a positive force for pro-social change and to motivate staff to achieve their best work. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals and public officials. Ability to speak and write effectively. Skilled in Gmail and Excel programs.

Additional Considerations

Progressively responsible work experience within Community Corrections. Experience supervising professional and support staff. Some experience in program development implementation and evaluation of various social services as related to probation in a state judicial system. Experience with planning budgeting analysis and administration.

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 Drivers 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 Virginias 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:

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

In support of the Commonwealths 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.

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