Local Probation Officer

THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION

The probation officer, under the direct supervision of the Program Coordinator, investigates offender personal history, background and environment; reports findings to the court and is prepared to make appropriate recommendations on dispositions; periodically interviews probationers to determine the effectiveness of probation supervision and areas in which casework counseling are needed; refers probationers to social resources in the community for assistance in rehabilitation;

enforces court orders; recommends revoking of probation and/or modification of court orders when necessary.

• Supervise referred defendants and offenders in accordance with standards of the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) and the conditions of supervision.
• Ensure defendant and offender compliance with all orders of the court.
• Conduct, when ordered by the court, substance abuse screenings, or conduct or facilitate the preparation of assessments pursuant to state approved protocols.
• Conduct interviews to determine necessary resources.
• Generate and maintain files on defendants and offenders.
• Prepare correspondence to courts, Commonwealth Attorneys, defense attorneys, transferring agencies, and defendants' employers.
• Facilitate placement of offenders in education and/or treatment programs.
• Conduct criminal history/background check and ongoing checks via NCIC/VCIN.
• Seek a capias from any judicial officer in the event of the defendant or offender's failure to comply with conditions of supervision as appropriate.
• Seek show cause petitions for cases requiring a subsequent hearing before the court.
• Ensure the timely flow of all case information and correspondence.
• Assist in developing and/or monitoring community service sites which serve as suitable locations for completing court mandated service.
• Complete reports on each case to notify the court of the defendant or offender's compliance or noncompliance.
• Appear and testify in court as requested.
• Ensure compliance with state and local standards.
• Enter and maintain case file information in PTCC (case management program).
• Performs other related duties as required.

Bachelor's degree in the Criminal Justice, Human Services or a related field with one to two years of experience in the same; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Specialized certifications may be required depending on area of assignment. Requires a valid driver's license.