Pretrial Hearings Officer (Probation Counselor II)

Salary : $62,932.27 - $104,886.91 Annually
Location : FAIRFAX (FJ16), VA
Job Type: FT Hourly W BN
Job Number: 23-03555
Department: Juv & Domestic Relations Court
Opening Date: 12/16/2023
Closing Date: 12/29/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S23
Posting Type: Open to General Public
Job Announcement
This position is located in the Community Corrections Services Unit of the Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. This position reviews all defendants' cases prior to arraignments using the arrest warrant, the bail determination sheet, Virginia Court Appointed Counsel sheet, criminal and traffic histories, the Pretrial Defendant Questionnaire (PDQ), the Virginia Pretrial Risk Assessment Instrument (VPRAI) with Praxis recommendation, the Brief Jail Mental Health Screen and all reference notes collected during the initial jail interview. Formulates a recommendation and presents recommendations regarding bond, conditions of release and court appointed counsel eligibility to the Judiciary in court at arraignments.
Conducts initial interview of defendants in the jail if not completed at time of arrest. Initial interview includes completion of the PDQ, VPRAI and the Virginia Court Appointed Counsel sheet. Collects data from arresting documents, the Brief Jail Mental Health Screen, information gathered from personal interviews with defendants and completes reference checks by verifying the information with family, friends, employers and co-workers. Computer systems including the Fairfax County local record system and the NCIC/VCIN and DMV are used to obtain defendants' criminal histories.
Maintains caseload of defendants who are placed on Pretrial Supervision in accordance with the referring Judges Orders and in compliance with local and state mandated policy. Notifies the referring Judge of any violations and testifies in Court as needed. Conducts alcohol and drug testing as appropriate and runs NCIC/VCIN record checks as necessary. Documents all casework into the Pretrial and Community Corrections (PTCC) computerized database and ensures all paperwork is accurate, thorough and completed in a timely fashion.
Completes the jail review process of all incarcerated defendants pending trial to determine their eligibility for the Pretrial Supervision Program, personal recognizance, a court appointed attorney or a change in court date to expedite case resolution. Collects and submits specific data for use in statistical reports.
Schedule: This position may be required to work flex hours to meet the needs of a 24-hour office.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)
Knowledge of casework supervision practices and procedures;
Knowledge of the principles of psychology and sociology;
Knowledge of current social and economic conditions;
Ability to use technology to enter and retrieve information;
Ability to interpret laws, rules, and regulations related to probation work and victim services;
Ability to interview and counsel clients;
Ability to prepare complete case records and reports;
Ability to develop effective working relationships with a variety of individuals.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in social/behavioral sciences, criminal justice, or education plus two years of professional experience in probation work, social work, criminal justice, juvenile justice, education, or counseling. A master's degree in the disciplines above may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
VCIN - VA Criminal Information Network (Required within 6 months)
National Crime Information Center (NCIC) (Required within 6 months)
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to the position will be required to complete the following to the satisfaction of the employer:

• Criminal Background Investigation
• Child Protective Services Registry Check

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree or combination of bachelor's degree and three or more years of experience working in the judicial system.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work and make decisions independently with minimal supervision.
• Some experience working in a courtroom setting, high-volume community corrections or other probation office is preferred.
• Preferred Hardware/Software skills:
  • Microsoft office programs including Word, Excel and Outlook. Court Management System (CMS), Pretrial and Community Corrections (PTCC), Juvenile and Domestic Relations Document Imaging System (JDIS), Juvenile and Domestic Relations Secure Viewing System (JSVS), Sheriff Information Management System (SIMS), ScheduleVIEW, Full Court and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand, arm, wrist and shoulder movements.
• Position is generally sedentary in nature; however visual acuity is required to read data on computer monitor.
• All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include a written proficiency exam.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home () and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
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Requisition 23-03555
Merit Positions
Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Contributory Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Commuter Benefit Program
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
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Non-Merit Positions

1. Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
   • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
   • Flexible Spending Program
   • Deferred Compensation
2. Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
   • No benefits

01
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

02
Please indicate your area(s) of study or major(s)/minor(s) towards a degree. Check all that apply.

• Criminal justice
• Social work
• Psychology
• Counseling
• Sociology
• Education
• Social/behavioral science
• Other (related field)
• Other (non-related field)
• Not Applicable

03
If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list all of your majors and minors. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".
04
If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.

• Less than 45 quarter hours
• 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
• 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
• 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
• 180 or more quarter hours
• Less than 30 semester hours
• 30 to less than 60 semester hours
• 60 to less than 90 semester hours
• 90 to less than 120 semester hours
• 120 or more semester hours
• Not applicable

05
How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience in probation work, social work, criminal justice, juvenile justice, education, or counseling do you possess?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six or more years

06
How many years of full-time equivalent experience working in the judicial system do you possess?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six or more years

07
How many years of full-time equivalent professional experience do you have working in a courtroom, high-volume Community Corrections, or other probation office setting?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six or more years

08
How many years of experience do you have using the National Crime Information System (NCIC)/Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN)?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six or more years

09
How many years of experience do you have using a probation case management system such as Pretrial and Community Corrections case management system (PTCC) or the Department of Juvenile Justice's Balanced Approach Data Gathering Environment (BADGE)?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four or more years

10
Which of the following systems do you have experience using? Check all that apply.

• Juvenile and Domestic Relations Document Imaging System (JDIS)
• Juvenile and Domestic Relations Secure Viewing System (JSVS)
• Sheriff Information Management System (SIMS)
• ScheduleView
• FullCourt
• None of the above

11
Are you proficient in any of the following Microsoft Office Suite applications? Check all that apply.

• Outlook (Composing email messages; sending and receiving email messages; organizing email messages into folders; managing contacts; scheduling appointments & meetings, managing tasks)
• Word (Knowledge of common functions such as creating a title; using, modifying, and creating styles; indenting paragraphs; using tabs and tables; inserting a hard page break; using page numbering; creating headers and footers; inserting graphics; adding comments and tracking changes)
• PowerPoint (Creating a template and working with a design template; working with graphics, animation and multimedia; building interactive presentations using hyperlinks)
• Excel (Basic knowledge of creating a worksheet; performing calculations in a worksheet; modifying and formatting a worksheet; printing workbook contents; creating and modifying pivot tables; using formulas and links to other cells/worksheets)
• None of the above

Required Question