Pretrial Probation Officer

Requisition ID: 42018 Work Location: Human Services - Municipal Center Pay Range: G.21, $45,300.90 - $70,216.40 Starting Salary: Minimum of the Pay Range Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Part Time Hours/Wk: Job Open Date: 5/8/24 Application Deadline: Job Duties: The City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services is seeking to hire a Pretrial Probation Officer with Human Services/Criminal Justice experience and have worked with justice-involved individuals with mental health and substance use disorders for the Community Corrections and Pretrial Services program. Duties: Conduct, subject to court approval, drug and alcohol screenings, or tests at investigation or following release to pretrial supervision and conduct or facilitate the preparation of screenings or assessments or both pursuant to state-approved protocols; request lab conformations for drug test results as needed, effectively interpret results and present accurate information to the Court as needed; conduct and interpret criminal history/background check to include NCIC/VCIN/DMV and Local records; Conduct and interpret criminal history/background check to include NCIC/VCIN/DMV and Local records. Supervise all individuals referred to Pretrial in accordance with standards of the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), Department of Human Services (DHS), and the conditions of supervision; Supervise individuals placed on home incarceration with or without home electronic monitoring as a condition of release on pretrial supervision. Manage a caseload with various levels of risk and risk needs i.e. Domestic Violence, Substance abuse, and Mental Health, supervise according to determined risk levels, and provide appropriate service referrals. Facilitate placement of individuals placed on pretrial supervision in education and/or treatment programs, including referral to screening for participation in a behavioral health docket that has been established in accordance with § 18.2-254.3 as a treatment service, when ordered as a condition of bail. Seek capiases from a judicial officer in the event any individual placed on supervision fails to comply with the conditions of bail, presents a risk of flight, and/or a risk to public safety. Assist any law enforcement officer with the return to custody of said individuals placed on supervision. Monitor compliance with all orders of the court, address all non-compliance as appropriate, and screen all major non-compliance with a supervisor to ensure appropriate action is taken; Prepare written violation or supervision status Court reports as applicable. Seek a motion to show cause for cases requiring a subsequent hearing before the court. Appear/ testify in court as requested as required by the Commonwealth Attorney and the Court. Be prepared to provide accurate, informed, and complete information. Generate and maintain electronic case management files for all individuals placed on supervision for whom you are the assigned supervising officer. Maintain all records and reports as required by the Department of Criminal Justice Services and Department of Human Services; Ensure the timely flow of all case information and correspondence; Keep such records and make such reports as required by the Commonwealth Attorney and Department of Criminal Justice Services. Assist the Court, City, and Commonwealth Attorney as needed. Official City Job Description: https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/city/job-descriptions-pay-plans/Pretrial-Probation-Officer-I-01994.pdf Working Conditions: https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/G.006555.pdf Minimum Requirements: MINIMUMS: Requires any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to four (4) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, such as sociology, probation, counseling, or corrections. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. VCIN Certified. Additional Requirements: DMV Transcript: Not Required CDL: Not Required DOT History: Not Required CPS Check: Required Physical: Not Required Respirator: Not Required Polygraph Review: Not Required Psychological Screening: Not Required Attachments Required: Resume. Preferences: Experience with Criminal Justice Systems and Court Processes. Experience with Evidence-Based Practices and Motivational Interviewing Skills. Experience with Risk Assessments and/or addressing criminogenic needs. Associate's degree of higher in Criminal Justice, Human Services, or related field Experience with Data Entry and/or Case Management. Experience with Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders. Experience reading/Interpreting criminal history reports. Experience with de-escalation techniques and conflict resolution strategies. Special Instructions: This recruitment is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed regularly and position will close to applicants upon collecting a suitable pool of qualified applicants. Selected Candidate must be able to pass the Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Department Unescorted Access Background Check and Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Background Check and Course. PLEASE NOTE this position has AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS as specified below: o Applicants with a felony conviction o Applicants wanted for a crime in state or out of state. o Applicants with a Class 1 or 2 misdemeanor conviction (s), excluding those set forth in Title 46.2 of the VA Code or 1 offense of DUI. These crimes are characterized as involving moral turpitude (lying, cheating, stealing) or gross misconduct (generally crimes against a person and crimes involving drugs or other controlled substances). o Applicants found not guilty of any crime by reason of mental illness. o Applicants with prior serious abuses / violations of NCIC/VCIN systems. o Applicants listed on the Terror Watch List or Violent Gang File. Please note this position is Grant-funded with no established end date. Accordingly, the following information relates to this position. You will be required to sign a Condition of Employment letter upon hire. 1. The position is subject to the continuation of CIP, grant or Non-Profit Foundation funding. 2. Expiration of the grant or discontinuation of CIP or Non-Profit Foundation-funding for the position shall result in its elimination; at which time, you will be separated from employment. The City will provide as much advance notice as possible to you. 3. The City’s Reduction in Force Policy (6.11) does not apply to your employment. 4. All remaining policies, appropriate to your employment status, are extended to you with your compliance being mandatory. Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting. Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you provide on your application and/or resume; or otherwise demonstrated during the hiring process. You will not be able to access the details of this job ad once the closing date has passed. If you would like to retain this information, please take a screen shot or print using your browser's printing capability. VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction. Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.