Probation Officer (D0752)
Company: DHRM
Location: Newport News
Posted on: April 4, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: Probation Officer (D0752) State Role Title: Probation
Officer I Hiring Range: $58,842 - $64,697 Pay Band: 4 Agency:
Department of Juvenile Justice Location: 7th Dist. CSU Newport News
Agency Website: http://www.djj.virginia.gov/ Recruitment Type:
General Public - G Job Duties It is the policy of the Commonwealth
to foster a culture that demonstrates the principles of civility,
diversity, opportunity, and inclusion. Commonwealth positions offer
a competitive benefits package, which includes: Fourteen (14) paid
holidays, Paid and Unpaid Leave (Vacation, Sick, Family Personal,
Parental and FMLA), Health and Dental Insurance, Short- and
Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (Counseling),
Flexible Spending Account, and Life Insurance. The Virginia
Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) is committed to excellence in
public safety by providing effective interventions that improve the
lives of youth, strengthening both families and communities within
the Commonwealth. Probation Officers will provide domestic and
delinquent intake services, and juvenile probation and parole
supervision. The officers will also provide effective interventions
and services for competency development and accountability to
promote juvenile behavioral change and public safety. Minimum
Qualifications At a minimum, selected candidates must possess the
following: • Knowledge and/or experience of the criminal justice
system to include court proceedings • Knowledge of techniques to
interview clients • Knowledge of client counseling techniques •
Knowledge and ability to assess client needs and to develop case
plans • Knowledge and ability to identify community resources and
human service agencies to support families • Ability to effectively
communicate orally and in writing including the creation of written
reports • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products • A
valid driver’s license is required or the ability to obtain by the
date of hire Additional Considerations Additional considerations
include the following: • Experience working with juveniles and
their families • Probation Officer experience • Experience with
community programming • Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply
laws, regulations, guidelines and procedures • Bilingual in Spanish
and English 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.
Application Process: Individuals desiring to be considered for this
position must submit a completed employment application or you may
attach a resume before the position’s closing date. Applications
received after the closing date will not be considered. Documents
sent through postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.
Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related
knowledge, skills, and abilities. You will be provided an email
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. Status updates
will not be provided via telephone or email. Background &
Pre-employment Screenings: Selected applicants are subject to a
background investigation and pre-employment drug screen.
Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI);
local agency checks; employment verification; verification of
education (if required and relevant to employment); credit checks;
and other checks based on the position. Pre-employment medical
screenings are required for some DJJ positions. Driver License: A
valid driver’s license is required of DJJ employees to operate a
state-owned or leased vehicle. Supplemental Questions: You may be
required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of
this application. This information may help us evaluate your
credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to
any questions may disqualify you from further consideration. Lay
off Policy 1.3: If you have been impacted by the DHRM Policy 1.3
layoff and have a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form
(Yellow Card) or Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), it is
necessary to submit the card before the closing date for this
position. You can include the Card as an attachment with your state
application. DJJ Welcomes Veterans: DJJ is committed to recruiting,
hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses.
Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible to
receive additional leave accruals based on their total years of
service in the military, National Guard, or Reserve. If applicable,
please submit form DD-214 with your state application. The
Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work
in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore,
applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful
Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work. Reasonable
Accommodations: Reasonable Accommodations are available to persons
with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per
the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Human Resources
Department for further assistance. Equal Opportunity Employer: The
Department of Juvenile Justice practices fair and equal employment
opportunities to all employees and applicants in accordance with
applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy to prohibit
discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin,
religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status,
political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment,
selection, and hiring of its workforce. Qualified individuals with
disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is our goal to foster a
culture that demonstrates the principles of civility, diversity,
opportunity, and inclusion. Contact Information Name: Carolyn Brown
Phone: email only Email: Carolyn.Brown@djj.virginia.gov 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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