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Frederick County Local Government

Case Officer

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What they do

A Probation Officer or Correctional Treatment Specialist supervises criminal offenders who have been placed on probation as part of a court sentence. Meets with offenders and families, monitors activities, and checks to see that the terms of the probation are being followed. Arranges social services for the offender such as drug rehab or job training; writes reports and recommendations to the court.

$58,862 / year median in Virginia

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and dependable individual to provide case management and administrative support to Old Dominion Court Services. This position will conduct intakes for pretrial defendants and probationers, monitor pending cases, and coordinate with judges, court staff, and other court personnel. The ideal candidate will have strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills and be comfortable handling sensitive information. As a Case Officer, you will: Complete intakes of defendants who report directly from the Magistrate or Courts. Run a criminal history using the Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN), performing data entry of the placement. Interview the defendant or probationer, conducting a drug analysis and completing a risk assessment. Document all interactions in the case files and the Pretrial & Community Corrections case management system (PTCC). Monitor compliance of inactive cases due to transfer-out status and long-term pending cases due to incarceration. Schedule appointments and return phone calls in a timely manner and assist Pretrial/Probation Officers with drug analysis and case filing. Testify in court. Complete data entry of placements, including making copies, scanning files, and assisting the Chief in data management and statistics. Must possess a high school diploma or GED. Must be able to obtain a Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) certification through the Virginia State Police. Must be able to effectively manage time and priorities, handle stressful situations, and provide exemplary client services while also being able to de-escalate emotionally charged individuals. Excellent computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Able to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
Physical Demands:
This position requires typing, sitting for long periods, standing, walking, bending/stooping. Physical lifting of up to 20 pounds is sometimes required. Travel is required for training within Virginia and to the ODCS offices, courts, jails, and other required locations.
Environmental Conditions:
This position is an office and jail environment with the inherent dangers associated with working within the criminal justice setting. To learn more about Frederick County, Virginia employee benefits, please visit the following webpage: https://www.fcva.us/departments/human-resources/employee-benefits All positions are subject to a criminal background check for any convictions that relate to the job duties and responsibilities. Frederick County Virginia Government is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The County's EEO Utilization Report is available at www.fcva.us/jobs