Probation & Parole Officer Senior (Gang Specialist): P&P District 31 P3103

Company: DHRM
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Title: Probation & Parole Officer Senior (Gang Specialist): P&P District 31 P3103 State Role Title: Probation Officer I Hiring Range: $57,092.00 $101,378.00 Pay Band: 4 Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin Location: Chesapeake P&P Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A Job Duties Provide day-to-day supervision and case management services to adult offenders and assessed to have high criminogenic risks and/or treatment needs in support of the Department’s best supervision practices. Serves as Team Lead of the District 31 Gang Team providing direction and / or instructions to two employees for the purpose of case assignments, case reviews, workload distribution and business need. This position will organize and chair/community partner meetings, provide guidance and advice to the team members and perform administrative tasks to include but limited not limited to case assignments. Makes recommendations pertaining to assessing client risks and needs. Actively applies evidence based practices including effective communication skills, principles, and techniques to promote internal change within the offender while resolving complex case management issues. Conduct home and community contacts in accordance with case needs, case plans and DOC and Unit Policy and Procedures. Prepare Pre-sentence Investigations, sentencing guidelines, and other reports as assigned in a timely manner; testify and provide sentencing recommendations to the court/attorney. Main point of contact with Regional Gang Specialist and Police to coordinate in information sharing for intelligence gathering. Minimum Qualifications Working knowledge of the adult criminal justice system, case management and counseling techniques. Demonstrated ability to professionally interact with staff, probationers, community resources, and the public. Ability to manage time and prioritize work assignments to meet required timelines and goals. Experience preparing written reports and presenting reports to official outside audiences. Experience conducting interviews to gather information. Experience working directly with adult supervisees providing program management and reentry planning. Experience facilitating offender treatment groups. Experience working in a probation and parole district office. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. Additional Considerations Advanced knowledge, certification, coursework, training in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Social Science, Counseling or related field. Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following: Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position. Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others. Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé. Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services Contact Information Name: Human Resources Phone: 804-659-8424 Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS / WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

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