Community Based Probation Officer

The Rappahannock Regional Jail is seeking a Community-Based Probation Officer to perform intermediate skilled human support work supervision and counseling of probationers through home, work, and telephone contacts, and related work as apparent or assigned. Duties include, but are not limited to: Supervising probationers and managing case load; coordinating and monitoring offenders' adherence to court ordered obligations; coordinating community service work programs.

Conducts offender interviews; assesses probationers and refers to appropriate treatment service programs; establishes required behavior goals and standards to be followed by offender to comply with the community corrections program. Maintains caseload, writes reports, and updates files reflecting compliance of conditions by offenders, with appropriate documentation; makes such reports available to the court, as necessary.

Composes update letters, show cause letters, probation violation, release requests, and a variety of documentation for court use. Verifies offender progress and compliance by offender with the community corrections program; prepares written reports; delivers oral presentations concerning offender behavior to the court, when necessary.

Requests and performs drug testing as needed or required. Notifies the Commonwealth Attorney's office and the court of any major violation by the offender, with appropriate documentation and recommendations. Enters and maintains statistical data; prepares and maintains a variety of internal and external files, records, and reports.

Education

/ Requirements: Bachelor's degree and moderate experience in probation work, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of Commonwealth of Virginia DCJS CORE Probation Officer certification within six months. Obtain National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) certification within six months.

Must meet and maintain all department, State, and Federal training and education requirements for position. Valid driver's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Applicant must pass a criminal background, Drug Test, DMV check and polygraph examination. The Rappahannock Regional Jail offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package which includes: Cost effective Health Care Benefits Retirement (457 Mission Square, IRA, Virginia Retirement System) Life Insurance Short Term Disability Paid Sick Leave and Annual Leave Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance Free Gym Membership Employee Meal Benefit Paid Holidays The Rappahannock Regional Jail (RRJ) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

RRJ is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 540-288-5251.

CLOSING DATE: November 4, 2026