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Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Surveillance Officer: P&P District #15 Roanoke #P1581
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What they do
A Surveillance Officer or Investigator uses surveillance tools and techniques to investigate a case for a private client. May follow an individual or watch a home or office site and use cameras, binoculars or GPS technology for surveillance
$50,356 / year median in Virginia
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Surveillance Officer:
P&P District #15 Roanoke #P1581 Dept of Corr- Central Admin
- 3.2 Roanoke, VA Job Details Full-time $36,189
- $48,224 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Probation case management Record keeping Microsoft Excel Word embeddings Legal knowledge in community supervision Productivity software Data collection Full Job Description 5107364 Roanoke, Virginia, United States Div of Community Corrections Public Safety Full-Time (Salaried) Closing at: Jul 17 2026
- 23:55 EDT Dept of Corr
Central Admin Title:
Surveillance Officer:
P&P District #15 Roanoke #P1581State Role Title:
Probation Officer Assistant Hiring Range:
$36,189.00- $48,224.
Pay Band:
3Agency:
Dept of Corr•Central Admin Location:
Roanoke P&P Agency Website:
www.vadoc.virginia.govRecruitment Type:
General Public- G Job Duties Support the Department's public safety mission by supervising and monitoring probationers in accordance with DOC standards.
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 Driver's 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 Virginia's 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.Contact Information Name:
Human Resources Phone:
804-659-8424Email:
EMAILED APPLICATIONS/R
ÉSUMÉS / WILLNOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION
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, toDARS/DBVI
to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.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.