Probation Officer Assistant Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Requisition ID:
49216
Work Location:
Human Services - Municipal Center
Pay Range:
G.21, $46,904.00 - $72,696.00
Starting Salary:
Minimum of the Pay Range
Work Schedule:
8-5 or 8:30-5 pm Monday - Friday (Depending on unit assigned)
Part Time Hours/Wk:
Job Open Date:
6/10/26
Application Deadline:
Job Duties:
The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking to hire three(3) experienced Pretrial Probation Officers for the Community Corrections and Pretrial Services Division.The ideal candidate will have Criminal Justice experience and have worked with justice-involved individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.
Duties:

• Conduct, subject to court approval, drug and alcohol screenings, or tests at investigation or following release to pretrial supervision and conduct or facilitate the preparation of screenings or assessments or both pursuant to state-approved protocols; request lab conformations for drug test results as needed, effectively interpret results and present accurate information to the Court as needed; conduct and interpret criminal history/background check to include NCIC/VCIN/DMV and Local records; Conduct and interpret criminal history/background check to include NCIC/VCIN/DMV and Local records.
• Supervise all individuals referred to Pretrial in accordance with standards of the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), Department of Human Services (DHS), and the conditions of supervision; Supervise individuals placed on home incarceration with or without home electronic monitoring as a condition of release on pretrial supervision.
• Manage a caseload with various levels of risk and risk needs i.e. Domestic Violence, Substance abuse, and Mental Health, supervise according to determined risk levels, and provide appropriate service referrals.
• Facilitate placement of individuals placed on pretrial supervision in education and/or treatment programs, including referral to screening for participation in a behavioral health docket that has been established in accordance with § 18.2-254.3 as a treatment service, when ordered as a condition of bail.
• Seek capiases from a judicial officer in the event any individual placed on supervision fails to comply with the conditions of bail, presents a risk of flight, and/or a risk to public safety.
• 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; establish and maintain effective working relationships with court personnel, such as judges, lawyers, commonwealth attorneys, sheriffs, police, other criminal justice employees and individuals of diverse backgrounds.
• Assist any law enforcement officer with the return to custody of said individuals placed on supervision.
• Monitor compliance with all orders of the court, address all non-compliance as appropriate, and screen all major non-compliance with a supervisor to ensure appropriate action is taken; Prepare written violation or supervision status Court reports as applicable.
• Seek a motion to show cause for cases requiring a subsequent hearing before the court.
• Appear/ testify in court as requested as required by the Commonwealth Attorney and the Court. Be prepared to provide accurate, informed, and complete information.
• Generate and maintain electronic case management files for all individuals placed on supervision for whom you are the assigned supervising officer.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Maintain accurate records and reports as required by the Department of Criminal Justice Services and Department of Human Services; Ensure the timely flow of all case information and correspondence; Keep such records and make such reports as required by the Commonwealth Attorney and Department of Criminal Justice Services.
• Ability to identify, analyze and resolve challenges and be adaptable to various work environments and other challenging conditions.

The City offers agenerous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and Paid Leave.
Pretrial and Probation Officers may be assigned to one of the following units: Intake/Investigation Unit, Pretrial, or Probation. All Officers may be moved to different units as the agency's needs dictate. Each unit has specific needs and if shifted to a new unit it may require a change in hours to meet the needs of that unit. Shift start times can range from 5am - 9am and ending shifts can range from 2pm - 5:30pm depending on the units needs .
Core Training: The selected candidate must successfully complete the Basic Skills Training approved by the DCJS after onboarding and complete the DCJS-approved Core Training after onboarding.
Official City Job Description:
https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/city/job-descriptions-pay-plans/Pretrial-Probation-Officer-I-01994.pdf
Working Conditions:
https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/G.005697.pdf
Minimum Requirements:
MINIMUMS: Requires any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to four (4) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, such as sociology, probation, counseling, or corrections.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. VCIN Certified.
Additional Requirements:
DMV Transcript: Not Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Required
Physical: Not Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required
Attachments Required: Resume
Preferences:
Strong Preference: Associate degree or higher in Criminal Justice/Human Services or Related Field
Knowledge of Evidence Based Practices and Motivational Interviewing Skills
Experience with Data Entry and/or Case Management
Familiar with Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders.
Experience with Criminal Justice Systems and Court Process
Special Instructions:
This posting is being opened as open until filled to expand the pool of applicants. Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on an ongoing basis. Once the appropriate applicant pool has been established, it will be closed.
Alpha I Status: Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City's operational status.
Your resume will be reviewed, but it does not replace the complete and up-to-date information required on your City Application.
Must be able to obtain and maintain CJIS clearance along with National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) certification.
Must be able to pass the Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office Investigation and obtain/maintain unescorted access to the Virginia Beach Correctional Center.
PLEASE NOTE this position has AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS as specified below:
o Applicants with a felony conviction
o Applicants wanted for a crime in state or out of state.
o Applicants with a Class 1 or 2 misdemeanor conviction (s), excluding those set forth in Title 46.2 of the VA Code or 1 offense of DUI. These crimes are characterized as involving moral turpitude (lying, cheating, stealing) or gross misconduct (generally crimes against a person and crimes involving drugs or other controlled substances).
o Applicants found not guilty of any crime by reason of mental illness.
o Applicants with prior serious abuses / violations of NCIC/VCIN systems.
o Applicants listed on the Terror Watch List or Violent Gang File.
Grant Funded: Please note these positions are Grant-funded with no established end date. Accordingly, the following information is related. You will be required to sign a Condition of Employment letter upon hire if this applies to your position.
1. The position is subject to the continuation of CIP, grant or Non-Profit Foundation funding.
2. Expiration of the grant or discontinuation of CIP or Non-Profit Foundation-funding for the position shall result in its elimination; at which time,
you will be separated from employment. The city will provide as much advance notice as possible to you.
3. The City's Reduction in Force Policy (6.11) does not apply to your employment.
4. All remaining policies, appropriate to your employment status, are extended to you with your compliance being mandatory.

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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.