Probation Officer/ BFOQ Bilingual Spanish

Salary: $55,278.00 - $64,952.00 Annually

Location : Chesterfield, VA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 26-00295

Department: Community Corrections Services

Opening Date: 10/27/2025

Closing Date: 11/9/2025 11:24 AM Eastern

Minimum Qualifications

PLEASE NOTE: BFOQ - BILINGUAL. Must have written and verbal fluency in both English and Spanish to be considered for this position.

Who We Are:

Chesterfield Community Corrections Services provides supervision, case management and supportive services to individuals under pretrial and local probation supervision in Chesterfield County and the City of Colonial Heights. Hispanic/Latino populations are currently the fastest growing minority group in the United States. Chesterfield County has one of the fastest growing Hispanic-Latino populations in the Richmond Metropolitan Area. As part of the constant challenge in programming services that meet the demands of our community, Community Corrections Services has taken the initiative to provide services specific to the Hispanic/Latino population. Our probation team is seeking a qualified candidate to provide case management and court ordered supervision to individuals for a variety of charges. The ideal candidate for the position is passionate about working with individuals, eager to collaborate with stakeholders, and comfortable with holding individuals accountable for adhering to court ordered conditions. This caseload at any time can range from 80-120 cases.

What You Do and How You Do It:

Supervise individuals under court ordered probation supervision who may have substance use disorder, mental health diagnoses, etc.

Monitor and enforce compliance with court ordered supervision conditions and provide notifications to the court of non-compliance.

Create, develop, and maintain partnerships with the Chesterfield Sheriff's Department, Chesterfield Mental Health Support Services and other stakeholders.

Encourage clients to engage with Peer Recovery Specialists.

Perform drug and alcohol testing as needed.

Provide extensive and accurate written notification to Judges, Commonwealth's Attorneys and defense attorneys. Testify in court as required.

Here's What You Need:

Bachelor's degree required. Degree in Criminal Justice, Psychology or Social Work preferred. One year of relevant experience in human services/criminal justice field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge of judicial system and community supervision.

Caseload management skills and knowledge of legal and evidence-based practices.

Computer competency to include operating a personal computer, work issued cell phone and related software, other standard office equipment.

Accurate and timely documentation in multiple databases.

Completion of Core Skills through the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services.

VCIN certification.

Current valid driver's license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, record must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out of state driving records must be obtained by the applicant and presented at time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of the interview date.

Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification required.

This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice's "Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security policy and therefore requires passing a more stringent criminal background check. Must be a US citizen or have been a lawful resident of the US for the past ten consecutive years.

This position is considered Critical Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing. The use of medical marijuana for this position is prohibited.

What Sets You Apart

Ability to communicate in English and Spanish clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.

Critical thinking skills to include making sound decisions in high stress situations and judgments that may impact a client's freedom and community safety.

Willingness to facilitate bi-lingual educational and cognitive behavioral groups with training provided.

Ability to accurately apply policies, practices, and the Code of Virginia to probation supervision.

Skills to build internal and external relationships.

Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Effective Practices in Correctional Settings (EPICS).

Work as a member of the Probation Team and participate in a collaborative work environment.

Chesterfield County offers an attractive benefits package, including 40 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) upon hire. Did you know that working for a local government provides credit towards the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)? Also, in this position, you may be eligible for a bilingual pay supplement. In order to qualify for this incentive, you must pass an accredited third-party language assessment. Additional instructions will be provided on how to complete the process upon hire.

Career Development and Work Environment

This position is a part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.

Real Talk

In this position, your decisions potentially impact the freedom of individuals and the safety of our community. The work is often fast paced and rigorous. At Chesterfield County Community Corrections Services (CCS), we are unique, set a high bar for engagement and motivation beyond day-to-day tasks, and strive to excel in our overall field of work. We offer platforms for staff input through committees such as Organizational Health, Diversity, Safety, and Drug Testing. We work together as a department, often times in teams, to collaboratively complete our work. Staff actively participate in county and state committees and our professional association. We emphasize continuous learning, training, and career development. We have full time clinicians on staff, a full time Peer Recovery Specialist, and offer victim services. Staff receive training in Effective Practices in Correctional Supervision and Motivational Interviewing. CCS is a recovery-based organization. Our agency has a Recovery Court, Veterans Docket, and specialized programs. CCS has multiple bi-lingual staff. We have a proven track record for developing Officer, Senior Officers, Supervisors and Directors. If you are interested in a wide range of opportunities to assist justice involved individuals while developing and/or growing a career, consider joining CCS!

Shift

Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; occasional evenings and weekends

Work Location

Community Corrections Services

Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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What is your highest level of education completed? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)

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How many years of experience do you have working in the criminal justice system? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)

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How many years of experience do you have working with clients that require you to use oral and written communication skills in both English and Spanish? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)

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How many years of experience do you have working with Evidence Based Practices including risk assessment, case planning and motivational interviewing strategies? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)

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