Pre-trial Probation Officer

GREENSVILLE COUNTY • Emporia, VA • 2h ago

JOB SUMMARY
Performs professional independent casework investigating and supervising felons and
misdemeanants referred to the Agency by the Courts for pretrial and probation services.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Investigates and monitors probationers/defendants prior to ad judicatory hearings or
at initial contact with defendant by a Magistrate and researches their criminal history;
Conducts the pre/post sentencing investigation and reporting and conducts interviews
with probationer/defendant;
Acts as court liaison and provides court testimony;
Makes recommendations to court Judges and Commonwealth Attorneys regarding
bond for defendants;
Provides supervision to probationers and defendants;
Assigns placement, monitors and verifies completion of community service;
Interviews probationers to determine eligibility for program and treatment
participation and refers to community resources such as counseling, educational and
employment services;
Maintain case files and submits violation reports to the Judges and requests hearings;
Prepares and submits miscellaneous reports to the courts and other Pretrial/Probation
agencies;
Provides the probationer/defendant needs with the jail staff, Commonwealth Attorney,
arresting officer, and/or Magistrate;
Facilitating groups, as needed;
Performs drug screenings;
Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited
college or university with a bachelors degree in Criminal Justice or related field and one (1)
year of experience in the criminal justice field or equivalent.
Special Requirements/ Licenses or Certifications:
Possession of an appropriate drivers license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia and a
clean criminal history with no felonies.
Must be able to become certified and remain certified to operate the Virginia Criminal
Information Network (VCIN) and enter criminal histories.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of human services, including sociology, psychology and criminal justice and
community resources.
Knowledge of the rules for District and Circuit Court.
Knowledge or factors related to crime and delinquency. Ability to understand, make decisions and interpret the Department of Criminal Justice
Services Guidelines, Southside Community Corrections Policies and Procedures and the
Code of Virginia Laws and Ordinances.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow
employees, superiors, subordinates, the general public and law enforcement personnel.
Ability to write and communicate information clearly, tactfully and impartially.
Ability to pass all computer training.
Ability to travel out of the local area for training.
DEMANDS
This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to ten (10) pounds of force occasionally
and a negligible amount of force, frequently or constantly, to move objects. Work requires
fingering, reaching, grasping and repetitive motions. Vocal communication is required for
expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken work. Hearing is required to perceive
information at normal spoken word levels. Visual acuity is required for preparing and
analyzing written or computer date, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and
observing general surroundings and activities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.
POSITION CLASSIFICATION
Non-Exempt
Greensville County has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job
description is not an employment agreement or contract. The County has the
exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The job
description defines the duties and responsibilities of the position. It is not intended
to describe all of the essential job functions for a given position.
Greensville County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate
because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related
medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military
status, or disability in places of public accommodation, including educational
institutions and in real estate transactions.

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