What are the responsibilities and job description for the Probation Officer II position at Hampton?
Function
Join Our Team and Make a Difference
Are you passionate about justice and rehabilitation? The Criminal Justice Agency is seeking dedicated professionals to provide probation supervision and guidance to individuals referred by the courts. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in supporting probationers as they work toward positive change, helping them navigate the challenges of reintegration while ensuring accountability and public safety. Be part of a committed, mission-driven team. The City of Hampton offers career and professional development, tuition reimbursement, and a comprehensive benefit package.
Join the City of Hampton team! As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer and a designated Military Spouse-Friendly Employer, we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique skills and experiences that military families bring. Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement and other benefits.
Minimum Requirements
The incumbent may be considered “essential personnel” during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.
This position is contingent upon the availability of grant funding, and the continuation of employment is subject to the renewal or extension of the grant.
Benefits Overview
Click here for a complete job description.
Summary
This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration or Corrections?
Which of the options below best describes your experience working with offenders?
Do you have a VCIN certification or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire?
I understand that if selected for this position, I must successfully pass a criminal background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
This Position Requires That You Possess a Valid Driver's License And Have And Maintain a Satisfactory Driving Record Based On The City Of Hampton's Criteria. Failure To Provide Your Driver's License Number Will Prevent Us From Considering Your Application. Please Confirm Your Driver's License Number By Entering It Below
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I understand that this position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current substance abuse policy.
I understand that this position is contingent upon the availability of grant funding, and the continuation of employment is subject to the renewal or extension of the grant.
Join Our Team and Make a Difference
Are you passionate about justice and rehabilitation? The Criminal Justice Agency is seeking dedicated professionals to provide probation supervision and guidance to individuals referred by the courts. In this role, you’ll play a vital part in supporting probationers as they work toward positive change, helping them navigate the challenges of reintegration while ensuring accountability and public safety. Be part of a committed, mission-driven team. The City of Hampton offers career and professional development, tuition reimbursement, and a comprehensive benefit package.
Join the City of Hampton team! As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer and a designated Military Spouse-Friendly Employer, we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique skills and experiences that military families bring. Come work for Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement and other benefits.
Minimum Requirements
- HS or successful completion of GED
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college. Degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration or Corrections preferred.
- Minimum three (3) years of experience working directly with offenders or defendants.
- A combination of education and experience may be considered for this position.
- Must possess or obtain VCIN certification within ninety (90) days of employment.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driver’s record based on the City of Hampton’s criteria.
- Must successfully pass testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City of Hampton substance abuse policy.
- Must successfully pass a background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
The incumbent may be considered “essential personnel” during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.
This position is contingent upon the availability of grant funding, and the continuation of employment is subject to the renewal or extension of the grant.
Benefits Overview
Click here for a complete job description.
Summary
This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:
- Sentara Health Medical Insurance
- OptumRx
- Delta Dental Insurance
- Anthem Blue View Vision
- FSA Reimbursement accounts
- Standard: Accident and Critical Illness
- Trust Mark Universal Life Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Virginia 529
- Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA
- Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
- Other forms of leave include:
- Maternity Leave
- Parental Bonding Leave
- Care for Sick Parent Leave
- Birthday Leave
- Personal day (available every quarter)
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- President's Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans' Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
- Employee's birthday
- A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the VRS website.
- Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.
- Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.
- Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.
- The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or Sentara EAP website.
- Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.
- Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration or Corrections?
- Yes
- No
Which of the options below best describes your experience working with offenders?
- No experience
- Less than a year of experience
- 1-2 years of experience
- 3-5 years of experience
- 5 or more years of experience
Do you have a VCIN certification or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire?
- Yes
- No
I understand that if selected for this position, I must successfully pass a criminal background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
- Yes
- No
This Position Requires That You Possess a Valid Driver's License And Have And Maintain a Satisfactory Driving Record Based On The City Of Hampton's Criteria. Failure To Provide Your Driver's License Number Will Prevent Us From Considering Your Application. Please Confirm Your Driver's License Number By Entering It Below
06
I understand that this position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current substance abuse policy.
- Yes
- No
I understand that this position is contingent upon the availability of grant funding, and the continuation of employment is subject to the renewal or extension of the grant.
- Yes
- No
- Required Question