Part-time Pretrial/Probation Officer I/II

| **Job Summary** $25.12 - $41.94 / hour DOQ + [Part-Time County Benefits](https://www.jamescitycountyva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/33852/Benefits-Information-Guide-Part-Time-20-29-hours-per-week-PDF?bidId=) 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 Pretrial/Probation Officer distinguished by the level of work performed and the qualifications of the employee. POI : $25.12 - $39.13 / hour DOQ POII: $26.88 - $41.94 / hour DOQ | | **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. | | [Click here](https://www.jamescitycountyva.gov/DocumentCenter/Index/85#docaccess-c268c9b70d1823f9669b94da50ce220c) [​](https://jamescitycountyva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8520/Wastewater-Facilities-ApprenticeSpecialist-III-PDF)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 HR.Recruit@jamescitycountyva.gov.