Senior Probation/Pretrial Officer

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the community? Do you have experience completing risk assessments, providing quality assurance in a Criminal Justice or similar setting, reviewing others work to ensure compliance with state and local policies? Do you have experience retrieving and deciphering information from Criminal Justice database systems; able to make sound decisions and manage your time efficiently? If you have the passion for Criminal Justice Reform; a history of demonstrating leadership skills, able to work in a collaborative effort with multiple agencies, able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; and able to make sound decisions while considering client and public safety, then take your career and leadership skills to the next level and make Prince William County Criminal Justice Services your place of employment!

About This Role:

The Prince William County Criminal Justice Services is an Evidence Based Practices Agency and a fast paced, growing, family style organization that promotes public safety. We strive to reduce victimization, break the cycle of crime, and contribute to community restoration by incorporating the use of Evidence Based Practices into our supervision of pretrial and probation clients. We are currently seeking a highly motivated individual with exceptional interpersonal skills for a career opportunity for a Senior Probation/Pretrial Officer. The candidate for this position will serve as a lead worker assisting subordinate staff with challenging cases. Other duties include providing quality assurance by conducting periodic case reviews that involve reviewing staff's use of risk assessments, development and oversight of supervision plans and general case management of pretrial and probation cases. This position also helps pull and interpret information from several Criminal Justice databases and assisting with compiling information on performance measures for the agency and staff. The candidate will also assist in training new and existing staff, coaching, and supporting staff in the development of skills, assisting managers in scheduling, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or G.E.D. and a minimum of six (6) years of experience in a related field such as criminology, psychology, social services, counseling, or work involving court proceedings, case supervision, or related judicial processes.

Preferences:

The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree in criminology, psychology, social services, counseling or a related field and 2-3 years of experience related to probation/pretrial services. Experience in the supervision of clients in the community; case management, conducting risk assessments and making referrals based upon identified needs. Strong customer service skills, conducting presentations and a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally are a plus. Experience completing pretrial and probation risk assessments such as the PSA and OST. Experience in collaborating with clients in development and oversight of success plans. The ability to conduct case reviews, evaluate other's work and provide and receive feedback is preferred. The ability to extract information from multiple criminal justice database systems, collaborating with multiple criminal justice, judicial agencies and other community stakeholders within Prince William County or the Virginia Criminal Justice System is also highly desired.

Work Schedule:

Typically, Monday through Friday between 8 am and 5 pm. Could be non-standard hours on occasion.

Starting Salary Range :

$39.01 - $53.68 Hourly We also offer great benefits including: Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans Paid Annual Leave Paid Personal Leave Paid Sick Leave Paid Holidays Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans Optional Group Life Insurance An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Career Development Opportunities Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here PSLF for additional information.

NOTE:

The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click here Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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