Apply for Part-time Pretrial/Probation Officer I/II

Job Summary

POI $25.12/hr POII $26.88/hr  +  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 Probation/Pretrial Officer distinguished by the level of
work performed and the qualifications of the employee.

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.

This advertisement is primarily for the position of a part-time Probation Officer.

Salary: POI $25.12/hr POII $26.88/hr

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 [email protected].