Probation Officer Senior (Team Leader): P&P District #2 Norfolk #P0230

Virginia Department of Human Resource Management

• $59K — $104K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in probation or related field
  • Strong understanding of the adult criminal justice system
  • Proficient in case management and counseling techniques
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for professional interactions
  • Experience preparing reports for legal proceedings
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office software
  • Ability to conduct interviews and facilitate treatment groups

Responsibilities

  • Supervise high-risk probationers in accordance with DOC standards
  • Conduct investigations and manage a specialized caseload
  • Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with community resources
  • Make home and community contacts as per supervision plans
  • Prepare timely reports, including Pre-sentence Investigations
  • Train, mentor, and coach line probation officers
  • Testify and provide sentencing recommendations in court

Benefits

  • Full-time employment with a government agency
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Involvement in community resource programs
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on public safety
  • Access to employee support services and resources
Full Job Description
Probation Officer Senior (Team Leader): P&P District #2 Norfolk #P0230

Job no:
Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Norfolk, Virginia
Categories: Public Safety

Title: Probation Officer Senior (Team Leader): P&P District #2 Norfolk #P0230

State Role Title: Probation Officer I

Hiring Range: $59,090.00 - $104,926.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Norfolk P&P

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

Provides supervision and monitoring of probationers from Courts and the Parole Board in accordance with DOC standards; to enhance public safety through supervision, follow-up, and the use of community resources, and commitment or re-commitment if necessary.

Supervises a specialized caseload of high-risk inmates and probationers; performs investigations, casework and administrative services. Effectively applies evidence based practices including effective communication skills, principles, and techniques to promote internal change for the probationer. Collaborates with probationer, district, and community resources to develop and manage individualized treatment plans. Make home and community contacts in accord with case needs and supervision plans; prepare Pre-sentence Investigations, sentencing guidelines, and other reports as assigned in a timely manner; testify and provide sentencing recommendations to the court/attorney. Emphasis on coaching and mentoring of all line probation officers, covering vacancies, providing training for new staff, and reviewing presentence reports for the district.

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. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Additional Considerations

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. Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Social Science, Counseling or related field or equivalent applicable experience or training. Experience facilitating offender treatment groups. Experience working in a probation and parole district office.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 757-320-7517

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS / WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

Advertised: 25 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 09 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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