<ul> <li>THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION*   </li></ul> <p>The probation officer, under the direct supervision of the Program Coordinator, investigates offender personal history, background and environment; reports findings to the court and is prepared to make appropriate recommendations on dispositions; periodically interviews probationers to determine the effectiveness of probation supervision and areas in which casework counseling are needed; refers probationers to social resources in the community for assistance in rehabilitation; enforces court orders; recommends revoking of probation and/or modification of court orders when necessary.</p> <ul> <li>Supervise referred defendants and offenders in accordance with standards of the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) and the conditions of supervision. </li><li>Ensure defendant and offender compliance with all orders of the court. </li><li>Conduct, when ordered by the court, substance abuse screenings, or conduct or facilitate the preparation of assessments pursuant to state approved protocols. </li><li>Conduct interviews to determine necessary resources. </li><li>Generate and maintain files on defendants and offenders. </li><li>Prepare correspondence to courts, Commonwealth Attorneys, defense attorneys, transferring agencies, and defendants' employers. </li><li>Facilitate placement of offenders in education and/or treatment programs. </li><li>Conduct criminal history/background check and ongoing checks via NCIC/VCIN. </li><li>Seek a capias from any judicial officer in the event of the defendant or offender's failure to comply with conditions of supervision as appropriate. </li><li>Seek show cause petitions for cases requiring a subsequent hearing before the court. </li><li>Ensure the timely flow of all case information and correspondence. </li><li>Assist in developing and/or monitoring community service sites which serve as suitable locations for completing court mandated service. </li><li>Complete reports on each case to notify the court of the defendant or offender's compliance or noncompliance. </li><li>Appear and testify in court as requested. </li><li>Ensure compliance with state and local standards. </li><li>Enter and maintain case file information in PTCC (case management program). </li><li>Performs other related duties as required. </li></ul> <p>Bachelor's degree in the Criminal Justice, Human Services or a related field with one to two years of experience in the same; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.  Specialized certifications may be required depending on area of assignment. Requires a valid driver's license.</p>