Job Details
Probation Officer (D2624) REPOST
Job no: 5018884
Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Shenandoah, Virginia
Categories: Public Safety
Title: Probation Officer (D2624) REPOST
State Role Title: Probation Officer I
Hiring Range: $58,842 - $64,697
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Department of Juvenile Justice
Location: CSU 26 - Shenandoah County
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
It is the policy of the Commonwealth to foster a culture that demonstrates the principles of civility, diversity, opportunity, and inclusion.
The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) protects the public by preparing court-involved youth to be successful citizens. DJJ is committed to excellence in public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the lives of youth, strengthening both families and communities within the Commonwealth. DJJ is committed to the success of its transformation plan to bring a balanced approach of comprehensive services that prevent and reduce juvenile delinquency through partnerships with families, schools, communities, law enforcement, and other agencies.
Commonwealth positions offer a competitive benefits package, which includes: Fourteen (14) paid holidays, Paid and Unpaid Leave (Vacation, Sick, Family Personal, Parental and FMLA), Health and Dental Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (Counseling), Flexible Spending Account, and Life Insurance.
Incumbent will provide domestic and delinquent intake services, and juvenile probation and parole supervision. Will also provide effective interventions and services for competency development and accountability to promote juvenile behavioral change and public safety.
Minimum Qualifications
At a minimum, selected candidates must possess the following:
Knowledge and/or experience of the criminal justice system to include court proceedings
Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, guidelines and procedures
Knowledge of interviewing clients
Knowledge of client counseling techniques
Knowledge and ability to assess client needs and to develop case plans
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing including the creation of written reports
Knowledge and ability to identify community resources and human service agencies to support families
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Word
A valid driver's license is required or the ability to obtain by the date of hire
Additional Considerations
Preferred requirements include the following:
Experience working with juveniles and their families
Experience with community programming
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Electronic Application Only: If you wish to apply for a job with the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice, an application and/or resume for employment must be submitted electronically through this website.
Mailed, faxed, emailed, or hand-delivered applications/resumes will not be accepted. Consideration for an interview is based solely on the relevant information presented in the state application and/or resume submitted before the closing date.
Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.
Background Investigations: Selected applicants for this position are subject to a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen. The investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks requested by the hiring authority.
Pre-employment medical screenings may be required for some DJJ positions.
Valid driver's license is required by the date of employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Lay off Policy 1.3: If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.3 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
DJJ Welcomes Veterans: DJJ is committed to hiring and retaining veterans. If applicable, please submit form DD-214 with your state application. Please include your name and the position number in which you are applying along with the DD-214.
Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information may help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.
Status Updates/Confirmation: Once you submit your online application, you will instantly receive an email confirmation. You may track the status of your application during the recruitment process by accessing your online account. Please refer to your jobs.virginia.gov account for the status of your application. Status updates will not be provided via telephone or email.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources Department for further assistance.
Contact Information
Name: Carolyn Brown
Phone: (000) ###-####
Email: ...@djj.virginia.gov
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-###-####.
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.
Advertised: 21 Jun 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 17 Jul 2024 Eastern Daylight Time