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$21.50 - $29.25/hr

... Full-Time | Part-Time | Contract Salary: Competitive, based on experience and credentials ... Coordinate care with physicians, behavioral health providers, probation officers, and community ...

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What is the difference between Parttime Probation Officer vs Parttime Social Worker?

AspectParttime Probation OfficerParttime Social Worker
Required CredentialsCriminal justice or related degree, sometimes certificationSocial work degree, licensure often required
Work EnvironmentCourts, correctional facilities, community agenciesHospitals, schools, community organizations
Employer & IndustryCriminal justice, legal system, government agenciesHealthcare, social services, nonprofit organizations
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Parttime Probation Officers and Parttime Social Workers often work in community settings, but Probation Officers focus on supervising offenders and ensuring compliance with legal conditions, while Social Workers provide broader support for individuals facing social or health challenges. Both roles require relevant degrees and certifications, but their work environments and employer types differ significantly.

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Part-time Pretrial/Probation Officer I/II

James City County

Williamsburg, VA • On-site

$26.88 - $41.94/hr

Part-time

Posted 21 days ago

James City County rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

755th of 841 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Job Summary

$25.12 - $41.94 / hour DOQ + Part-Time County Benefits

Performs responsible work providing effective supervision for assigned defendants/probationers who are referred to Colonial Community Corrections (CCC) by a judicial officer. 

There are two levels of Pretrial/Probation Officer distinguished by the level of work performed and the qualifications of the employee.

POI : $25.12 - $39.13 / hour DOQ
POII: $26.88 - $41.94 / hour DOQ

Responsibilities:

• [Probation] Supervises offenders using Evidence-Based Practices, supervision guidelines and standards as set by agency policy and the Department of Criminal Justice Services; assesses offender risk/needs and makes appropriate referrals for services; develops success plans on medium and high-risk cases; assigns community service placement for client; monitors performance; monitors and schedules payment of costs, fines and restitution; conducts criminal history checks; performs on-site tests to detect presence of illicit drugs and/or alcohol.
• [Pretrial] Supervises defendants placed on pretrial supervision by the Courts or Magistrates in accordance with the conditions and terms of their bail and in accordance with agency policy; conducts investigations of potential pretrial defendants by gathering
background information regarding criminal history and other social history information; assesses risk/needs of Defendant; notifies supervised clients of court dates; promptly informs the court of compliance or noncompliance that may warrant modification of release conditions and of any arrest of a supervised client pending trial; recommends modification of release conditions to the Commonwealth’s Attorney and the referring court.


• Prepares progress reports for the courts and provide testimony for the Agency Director and staff, the Department of Criminal Justice and the court system, as necessary.
• Documents supervision contacts; ensures objectives/conditions are conveyed to and understood by defendant/probationer; monitors and documents progress of defendant/probationer toward set objectives/conditions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County’s criteria.
• Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System; and some knowledge of interviewing and assessing client behavior.
• Skill in use of computer software, especially Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to display a professional demeanor that is conducive to motivating offender change; ability to adapt, modify and change in accordance with best practices as they are implemented within the agency; plan and organize work; establish and maintain effective working relationships with court personnel, such as judges, lawyers, commonwealth’s attorneys, sheriffs, police and other criminal justice employees.

Click here ​for full job description. Accepting applications until position is filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered.

James City County is dedicated to building a diverse workforce and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you need assistance with completing the employment application, please contact the HR Department at 757-253-6680 or email HR.Recruit@jamescitycountyva.gov.

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