Senior Probation/Pretrial Officer

PrInce William County Government

  • Prince William County, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • $39.01–$53.68 Per Hour

Highlights

If you have the passion for Criminal Justice Reform; a history of demonstrating leadership skills, the ability to work in a collaborative effort with multiple agencies, the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; and the ability to make sound decisions while considering client and public safety, then take your career and leadership skills to the next level and make Prince William County Criminal Justice Services your place of employment! Other duties include providing quality assurance by conducting periodic case reviews that involve reviewing staffs use of risk assessments, development and oversight of supervision plans and general case management of pretrial and probation cases.

Numbers & Facts

LocationPrince William County, VA
Salary$39.01–$53.68 Per Hour

Description

Senior Probation/Pretrial Officer

Salary

$39.01 - $68.35 Hourly

Location

Prince William County, VA

Job Type

Full-Time (FT)

Job Number

202610881

Department

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES

Opening Date

10/27/2026

Closing Date

11/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

GRADE

C43

Hiring Salary

$39.01 - $53.68

  • Description
  • Benefits
  • Questions

Introduction

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the community? Do you have experience completing risk assessments, providing quality assurance in a Criminal Justice or similar setting, reviewing others work to ensure compliance with state and local policies? Do you have experience retrieving and deciphering information from Criminal Justice database systems; able to make sound decisions and manage your time efficiently? If you have the passion for Criminal Justice Reform; a history of demonstrating leadership skills, the ability to work in a collaborative effort with multiple agencies, the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; and the ability to make sound decisions while considering client and public safety, then take your career and leadership skills to the next level and make Prince William County Criminal Justice Services your place of employment!

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 Senior Probation/Pretrial Officer.

About This Role:

The candidate for this position will serve as a lead worker assisting staff with challenging cases and executing risk assessments. Other duties include providing quality assurance by conducting periodic case reviews that involve reviewing staffs use of risk assessments, development and oversight of supervision plans and general case management of pretrial and probation cases. This position also helps pull and interpret information from several Criminal Justice databases and assists with compiling information on performance measures for the agency and staff. The candidate will also assist in training new and existing staff, coaching, and supporting staff in the development of skills, assisting managers in scheduling, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or G.E.D. and 6 years of experience in criminology, psychology, social services, counseling, or a related field.

Preferences:

  • Bachelor's degree in criminology, psychology, social services, counseling, or a related field.
  • 6 years of experience related to probation or pretrial services.
  • Experience supervising clients in the community and performing case management.
  • Skilled in conducting risk assessments and making referrals based on identified needs.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both writing and oral formats.
  • Experience completing pretrial and probation risk assessments such as:
  • OST (Probation)
  • VPRAI or Pretrial Supervision Assessment (PSA)
  • Experience collaborating with clients to develop and oversee supervision plans.
  • Ability to conduct case reviews, evaluate others' work, and provide/receive feedback.
  • Ability to extract information from multiple criminal justice database systems.
  • 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:

The position will be working non-standard hours overnight (10pm-6am), however, scheduling can change to days due to agency need

Work Schedule:

This position will work Sunday to Friday morning. Work hours are 10pm-6am. Changes to the shift or schedule can be made at any time, based on the needs of the agency.

Starting Salary Range: 39.01 - 53.68

We also offer great benefits, including:

  • Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
  • 401a and 457 retirement savings plans
  • Paid Annual Leave / Sick Leave / Personal Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Group Medical, Dental, & Vision Health Plans
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Career Development Opportunities

Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here PSLF 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 here for the class description.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

  • Temporary
  • Provisional
  • Seasonal employees

Click on the link below to explore our plans and rates.

Prince William County Benefit Programs

01

I understand that information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications. Information on my resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. Only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications. Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited.

  • I have read, understand, and acknowledge the above statement
  • I decline to proceed any further in this process.

02

Please select the option that reflects your highest level of completed education.

  • Bachelors degree or higher in criminology, psychology, social services or a related field
  • Associates degree or higher in criminology, psychology, social services or a related field
  • Some College
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  • None of the above

03

Do you meet the minimum of six (6) years of experience in a related field such as criminology, psychology, social services, counseling, or work involving court proceedings, case supervision, or related judicial processes.

  • Yes
  • No

04

Please quantify your experience providing probation/pretrial services to clients.

  • 6 or more years
  • 4-5 years of experience
  • 2-3 years of experience
  • Less than 2 years of experience
  • No experience

05

Indicate the actuarial-based risk assessments in which you have documented experience administering. Select all that apply.

  • Offender Screening Tool (OST)
  • Ontario Domestic Assault Risk Assessment (ODARA)
  • Public Safety Assessment (PSA)
  • Youth Assessment and Screening Instrument (YASI)
  • Virginia Pretrial Risk Assessment Instrument (VPRAI)
  • Pretrial /Post Conviction Risk Assessment (PTRA/PCRA)
  • None of the above

06

What computer programs and databases are you proficient in? Please select all that apply:

  • Virginia Judiciary Online Case Information System (OCIS)
  • Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER)
  • Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN)
  • Marylan Judiciary Case Search
  • D.C. Superior Court eAccess System
  • None of the above

07

Do you have experience mentoring, evaluating and/or providing feedback to others based on their work?

  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Employer Prince William County Government

Address 1 County Complex Court

Prince William County, Virginia, 22192

Website https://www.pwcva.gov/department/human-resources/careers

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