Probation Officer
Location: Alexandria, VA
Job ID: 5075076
Salary: $58,842 – $68,648
Closing Date: May 18, 2025

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
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, guidelines and procedures
• Knowledge of techniques to interview clients
• Knowledge of client counseling techniques
• Knowledge and ability to assess client needs and to develop case plans
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing including the creation of written reports
• Knowledge and ability to identify community resources and human service agencies to support families
• 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
• Experience with community programming
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

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