Probation/Pretrial Manager

Prince William County, VA

$91K — $152K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or G.E.D. required, with 7 years of relevant experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in criminology, psychology, social services, or related field preferred.
  • Experience supervising clients in the community and conducting case management.
  • Strong customer service skills with experience in public speaking and presentations.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Experience working collaboratively with justice agencies and community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily operations of the agency division and act as a team leader.
  • Mentor and train staff to ensure adherence to Evidence Based Practices.
  • Conduct periodic quality assurance case reviews and staff assessments.
  • Develop and oversee tailored case plans for pretrial and probation clients.
  • Compile and interpret data from criminal justice databases for performance metrics.
  • Collaborate with other managers and community stakeholders to enhance service delivery.
  • Work non-standard hours, including nights and weekends as required.

Benefits

  • Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
  • 401a and 457 retirement savings plans
  • Paid annual, personal, and sick leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Optional group medical and dental health plans
  • Optional group life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Career development opportunities
  • Qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Full Job Description
Salary: $91,162.50 - $152,509.50 Annually
Location : Prince William County, VA
Job Type: Full-Time (FT)
Job Number:
Department: CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES
Opening Date: 07/13/2026
Closing Date: 7/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
GRADE: C52
Hiring Salary: $91,162.50 - $121,836.00 annually

About This Role:

The Prince William County Criminal Justice Services is an Evidence Based Practices Agency and a fast paced, growing, family style organization that promotes public safety. We strive to reduce victimization, break the cycle of crime, and contribute to community restoration by incorporating the use of Evidence Based Practices into our supervision of pretrial and probation clients. We are currently seeking a highly motivated individual with exceptional interpersonal skills for a career opportunity for a Probation/Pretrial Manager. The candidate for this position will manage the day-to-day operations of an agency division and serve as the team leader mentoring/coaching and training staff. Other duties include providing quality assurance by conducting periodic case reviews that involve reviewing staff's use of risk assessments, development and oversight of case plans and general case management of pretrial and probation cases. This position also pulls and interprets information from several Criminal Justice databases and assists other team leaders with compiling information on performance measures for the agency and staff. The candidate will also support, assist and collaborate with other managers within the agency and stakeholders in our community as well as across the state.

This position will require the incumbent to work non-standard hours to include overnights and weekends.
Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or G.E.D and 7 years of related experience in probation or pretrial services.
Preferences:
  • Bachelor's degree in criminology, psychology, social services, counseling, or a related field.
  • At least 7 years of experience related to probation or pretrial services.
  • Experience supervising clients in the community and conducting case management.
  • Strong customer service skills and experience giving presentations.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both writing and speaking.
  • Experience collaborating with criminal justice and judicial agencies, as well as community stakeholders within Prince William County or the Virginia Criminal Justice System.

Special Requirements:

Background check. Some overnight travel.
Work Schedule:

Please be advised that this role is presently designated as a night-shift position, though the agency reserves the right to transition it to a day shift as operational needs evolve. The typical schedule is Sunday through Friday between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM. However, it could be changed to standard hours between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM based on agency need.
*Please note, positions in our Intensive Community Supervision Program (ICS), require on-call and weekend duty on a rotating basis which requires work beyond normal business hours including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
Starting Salary Range: $91,162.50 - $121,836.00 annually (based off of FY25 Scale)
We also offer great benefits including:
  • Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
  • 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
  • Paid Annual Leave
  • Paid Personal Leave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
  • Optional Group Life Insurance
  • An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Career Development Opportunities

Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here for additional information.

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click for the class description.

01

By submitting this application, I understand the following: 1). Only the information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications; 2). My resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application; 3). Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited and 4). If selected, my employment dates will be verified back three (3) years (if applicable), with a required reference from my current or most recent employer.
  • Yes, I acknowledge and understand the above statement and wish to continue in this process.
  • No, I do not wish to proceed any further in this process.

02

From the options below, select the response that best represents your highest level of completed education.
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Criminology, Psychology, Social Services, Counseling or a related field
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in an unrelated field
  • Associate's Degree in Criminology, Psychology, Social Services, Counseling or a related field
  • Associate's Degree in an unrelated field
  • HS/GED
  • None

03

From the options below, select the response that best represents your highest level of experience providing probation/pretrial services to clients.
  • 7 or more years
  • 5-6 years
  • 2-4 years
  • 1 year
  • None

04

How much experience do you have working in a fast-paced work environment which requires quick decision making?
  • 7 or more years
  • 5-6 years
  • 2-4 years
  • 1 year
  • None

05

Do you have experience with resolving customer concerns and complaints?
  • Yes (3 or more years)
  • Yes (1 - 2 years)
  • Less than 1 year
  • No

06

Collaboration with stakeholders can be applied in many areas such as how we interact with various community partners and criminal justice stakeholders. Please share your level of experience with collaboration with stakeholders.
  • 7 or more years
  • 5-6 years
  • 2-4 years
  • 1 year
  • None

07

Describe your experience planning, coordinating, directing, and managing organizational programs.
  • 7 or more years
  • 5-6 years
  • 2-4 years
  • 1 year
  • None

08

Please share your experience in conducting presentations:
  • Excellent (10 or more presentations)
  • Good (5 - 9 presentations)
  • Limited (1 - 4 presentations)
  • None

09

Describe your experience conducting quality assurance to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
  • 7 or more years
  • 5-6 years
  • 2-4 years
  • 1 year
  • None

10

Please share your level of experience in coaching and mentoring staff.
  • 7 or more years
  • 5-6 years
  • 2-4 years
  • 1 year
  • None

11

Please quantify your experience supervising and evaluating salaried employees.
  • 7 or more years
  • 5-6 years
  • 2-4 years
  • 1 year
  • None

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