Probation Officer
- Employer
- City Of Alexandria Virginia
- Location
- Alexandria, VA
- Salary
- $56,835.22 - $93,423.35 Annually
- Closing date
- Jul 29, 2021
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- Industry
- Government and Public Services
- Function
- Security Guard and Public Safety
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
The Overview
A Probation Officer performs a full range of intake and investigative work which provides case management to adults involved with Alexandria Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court, General District Court and Circuit Court. An employee in this class is granted a wide range of authority under the Code of Virginia. This Probation Officer carries a case load which includes complex and difficult cases. This position is responsible for providing high quality supervision to adult pretrial and post-trial clients (defendants and offenders) referred to Alexandria Criminal Justice Services. Works directly with Commonwealth Attorney, Defense Attorney and Treatment Provider to provide continuity of care and treatment. Assist clients’ with maintaining compliance with the court’s orders. This Probation Officer performs his/her duties under the general supervision of the Director, and maybe called upon to be available on a 24-hour basis in the event of an emergency or crisis.
The Opportunity
- Conduct interviews, risk assessments and develop treatment plans
- Meets with clients' in various locations to monitor living situation and/or monitor behavior and compliance to treatment and program services
- Prepares and files showcause petitions, court reports and sentencing letters; notifies the client of the court dates, attends and testifies and makes recommendations in court as needed
- Enters and updates data in the PreTrial Community Corrections (PTCC) Case Management System
- Writes and maintains thorough and accurate chronological records of all client related contacts
- Monitors payment plans for court costs, restitution, treatment and supervision fees
- Researches criminal history via automated databases
- Provides supportive services to clients such as crisis intervention, counseling, problem solving, etc.
- Implements sanctions/rewards for pro-social behavior with collaboration of interdisciplinary team members
- Maintains & prepares statistical data and administrative reports as needed
- Performs related work as required.
The Ideal Candidate To qualify for this position, candidates must possess a f our-year college degree in psychology or related field; one year experience working with criminal justice, substance abuse and/or mentally ill population; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Meets Qualified Mental Health Professional criteria; employees must possess a valid driver's license issued by the state of their residence.
To be considered an ideal candidate , a candidate must possess an a dvanced degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other related field and experience providing specialized treatment to individuals with serious mental illness and/or co-occurring disorders who are also involved with the criminal justice system. Four years of experience working in the criminal justice system with individuals with mental illness and/or co-occurring substance use disorders. Additionally, the ability to fluently speak, read, and write in English and Spanish is preferred.
About the City of Alexandria
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Company
The City of Alexandria is an award-winning, innovative, and progressive local government that brings together elected leaders, residents, businesses, and staff to foster a thriving community. We are an independent, full-service city, providing the services typically operated by both counties and cities in areas such as public safety, transportation, human services, parks and recreation, planning, and administration. We offer a wide range of exciting career opportunities in a variety of fields, with the resources and expertise to succeed. In Alexandria, employees are our most important asset, and we work hard to create and support a culture that delivers excellence through the shared values of respect, integrity, teamwork and continuous improvement.
Our employees have access to excellent medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other benefits. Alexandria provides a defined-benefit pension and offers six weeks of paid parental leave to employees who become parents through birth, adoption or foster care.
We offer a robust wellness program, interdepartmental rotation program, tuition assistance funding and professional development program that helps employees obtain the knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience to enhance their professional and personal growth.
With a population of approximately 160,000 and a land area of 16 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Located on the Potomac River across from Washington, D.C., Alexandria is known for its beautifully preserved 18th- and 19th-century architecture, charming waterfront, high-tech economy, vibrant retail and restaurant corridors and diverse neighborhoods. We are a unique and historic community, and we continue to innovate for the 21st century.
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