Recovery Court Probation Officer

Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with Loudoun County Government!

ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE RESUME IS CONSIDERED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ONLY. APPLICATIONS THAT ARE INCOMPLETE OR INDICATE 'SEE RESUME' WILL NOT BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.

Does promoting lasting recovery from illegal drugs or alcohol appeal to you? Can you balance compassion with accountability? Would you like to be a member of a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to changing lives and achieving the best outcome for those struggling with chemical dependency? If so, working as a Recovery Court Probation Officer may be the job for you!

The Department of Community Corrections is currently seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Recovery Court Probation Officer to supervise participants placed in the Recovery Court program by the Loudoun County Circuit Court.

Duties include submitting reports to the Court, testifying in Court, drug testing, attending and participating in Recovery Court Team meetings, and collaborating with the Recovery Court Coordinator. This position establishes and monitors community service work for program participants and ensures that all special conditions of the Court are fulfilled. This position requires regular attendance of Recovery Court proceedings, maintains accurate automated case notes and case files, performs substance abuse assessments and makes appropriate referrals.

Hiring salary commensurate with experience.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, or related field, and a minimum of two years related experience in the criminal justice field.

Experience working with criminally involved, substance-abusing defendants/offenders and/or strong background (knowledge/education) in substance abuse, addiction, mental health and appropriate services/treatments. Collection of samples for urinalysis and administration of alcohol breath tests is also required. Must have strong writing skills and be able to compile facts and information reports for submission to the Court. The successful candidate will have strong written and oral communication skills to interact with representatives from the legal community such as the Commonwealth's Attorneys, Defense Attorneys, Law Enforcement, Judges and Court Personnel. The ideal candidate will be able to work as part of the Recovery Court Team, as well as on the probation team within the Department of Community Corrections.

The successful candidate must undergo and complete a criminal background check. An annual DMV record check will be required.

Must be willing to supervise criminal defendants in a Community Corrections office setting and perform occasional residential visits. Must be willing to work with criminal offenders who may have violent tendencies and to enter the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center or other correctional facilities, as needed. VCIN certification is required, selected candidate will obtain certification within 90 days of hire.