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Location : Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 15GRANT0038
Department: Justice Services
Opening Date: 01/16/2024
Closing Date: 1/30/2024 11:46 AM Eastern
Description
This City of Richmond Department of Justice Services, Division of Adult Services is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Pretrial Probation Officer. Incumbent will provide local pretrial/probation services to adults, develop, screen, assess, supervise, monitor plans and prepare court documents.
Duties include but are not limited to
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of electronic databases and related software applications such as CAIS, Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN), Judicial Information System, VINELink, etc. Understanding and application of Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) such as role clarifications, risk needs responsibility model and EBP problem solving/cognitive training. Use of computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite. Proven ability to interact professionally with judges, non-judicial personnel, attorneys and the general public. Demonstrated skill in communicating with various internal and external departments, following case management policies and procedures consistent with the EBP model in the probation/pretrial services. Demonstrated ability to make informed and logical decisions, organize and maintain confidential records and files, prepare client reports, pay attention to detail, maintain confidentiality and manage time effectively.
Minimum Training and Experience:
Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The City of Richmond Values Veterans-We are an Official V3 Certified Company.
With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".
The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.
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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?
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5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following:Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?
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Which best describes your highest level of education?
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Is the major course of study of your degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice or other human services related field?
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Which best describes your years of recent (within the last five (5) years) experience conducting pretrial investigations using an actuarial-based risk assessment to make release recommendations to the court?
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Do you have documented experience using the Pretrial Community Corrections (PTCC) database?
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Indicate the actuarial-based risk assessments in which you have documented experience administering. Select all that apply.
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Indicate the following skill areas in which you have at least one (1) year of experience. Select all that apply.
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Location : Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 15GRANT0038
Department: Justice Services
Opening Date: 01/16/2024
Closing Date: 1/30/2024 11:46 AM Eastern
Description
This City of Richmond Department of Justice Services, Division of Adult Services is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Pretrial Probation Officer. Incumbent will provide local pretrial/probation services to adults, develop, screen, assess, supervise, monitor plans and prepare court documents.
Duties include but are not limited to
- Obtaining commitment orders to determine a defendant's eligibility
- Conducting interviews to gather background information about a defendant
- Administering actuarial-based risk assessments to determine risk of re-offense and failure to report to Court
- Making phone calls to collateral contacts to verify the information provided by the defendant
- Determining a risk level and use an objective tool to make release recommendations
- Generating reports from a database and package reports for arraignment hearings
- Researching and entering outcomes of arraignment and bond hearings into a database
- Attending arraignment hearings to answer questions the Court may have about release recommendations
- Conducting random urine screens to detect illegal drug use
- Acting as back-up for Pretrial Supervision Officers when business needs dictate such
- Developing and maintain ongoing professional relationships with a variety of stakeholders
- Performing other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor in accordance with agency policies, procedures and operational requirements
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of electronic databases and related software applications such as CAIS, Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN), Judicial Information System, VINELink, etc. Understanding and application of Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) such as role clarifications, risk needs responsibility model and EBP problem solving/cognitive training. Use of computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite. Proven ability to interact professionally with judges, non-judicial personnel, attorneys and the general public. Demonstrated skill in communicating with various internal and external departments, following case management policies and procedures consistent with the EBP model in the probation/pretrial services. Demonstrated ability to make informed and logical decisions, organize and maintain confidential records and files, prepare client reports, pay attention to detail, maintain confidentiality and manage time effectively.
Minimum Training and Experience:
- Requires a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field such as Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling
- Requires two years of experience
- An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification
- Proficiency in the utilization of legal and evidence-based practices in community corrections
- Court proceedings, laws, legal code, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, etc.
- Human Behavior
- Criminal Behavior
- Strong skills in problem-solving, effective communication and administering actuarial-based risk assessments
- Proficiency in operating a case management database and Windows-based computer applications
- Experience working in areas with populations from local community corrections, state or federal probation/parole offices, social services agencies, juvenile probation offices, clients who have committed sex-based offenses, clients with mental health diagnoses, clients with substance abuse disorders, or clients who have committed intimate partner violence
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to effectively work independently or as a member of a team
- VCIN Certification
- Ability to speak Spanish fluently is strongly preferred
Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The City of Richmond Values Veterans-We are an Official V3 Certified Company.
With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".
The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.
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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?
- Yes
- No
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5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following:Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?
- Yes
- No
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Which best describes your highest level of education?
- High school diploma/GED
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree or higher
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Is the major course of study of your degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Criminal Justice or other human services related field?
- Yes
- No
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Which best describes your years of recent (within the last five (5) years) experience conducting pretrial investigations using an actuarial-based risk assessment to make release recommendations to the court?
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 to 2 years of experience
- 3 to 4 years of experience
- 5 or more years of experience
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Do you have documented experience using the Pretrial Community Corrections (PTCC) database?
- Yes
- No
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Indicate the actuarial-based risk assessments in which you have documented experience administering. Select all that apply.
- Offender Screening Tool (OST)
- COPAS Risk Assessment Tool
- Level of Service Inventory (LIS)
- Youth Assessment and Screening Instrument (YASI)
- Pretrial/Post Conviction Risk Assessment (PTRA/PCRA)
- Virginia Pretrial Risk Assessment Instrument (VPRAI)
- None of the above
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Indicate the following skill areas in which you have at least one (1) year of experience. Select all that apply.
- Drug screening
- Conducting criminal history checks using VCIN/NCIC systems
- Preparing court letters/reports with proper content, grammar, and accuracy
- Conducting actuarial-based risk assessments
- Overseeing entry of outcomes of arraignments and bond hearings into a database
- Presenting testimony in a criminal court
- Generating pretrial investigation reports to make release recommendations
- Conducting investigations/interview
- None of the above
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