Job Description

Do you have a criminal background? Are you passionate about helping the citizens of the City of Chesapeake? If so, come join our team.

The Community Corrections Officer 1 tasks include :

• Maintains an assigned caseload of defendants / probationers, and provides supervision in accordance with the Comprehensive Community Corrections Act and Pretrial Services Act, applicable procedures, policies, standards and Code of VA, while utilizing Effective Communications and Motivational Interviewing skills.
• Interviews arrested individuals who have been detained and admitted to bail but are unable to secure a release due to inadequate / unavailable financial resources
• Completes comprehensive background investigations and criminal record checks to verify offender / defendant information
• Coordinates treatment and community service referrals, develops case plans and makes collateral contacts as necessary
• Administers drug and alcohol tests
• Monitors community service requirements / completion and payment of court-ordered financial obligations
• Conducts risk / needs assessments utilizing effective communication skills
• Appears in court as required or directed to respond to questions or to testify
• Collects data and completes various court / agency reports in a timely fashion using PTCC database
• Assists management and peers with inventories, maintenance of equipment, case filing, and records management
• Documents case file / investigation activities as required
• Follows up on pending court cases / dispositions of charges via VCIN and Supreme Court database
• Performs other duties as required or directed

Required Qualifications VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT : Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in criminal justice, sociology, psychology or a related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : A minimum of two years of related work experience in the criminal justice field is required.

SPECIAL TRAINING, CERTIFICATIONS AND / OR LICENSES : Two weeks of Basic Skills Training in Richmond is required within six months of hire.

Must pass a criminal record training course (VCIN) and various training tests for knowledge and competency during probationary period and meet or exceed benchmarks established by management.

Requires a valid driver’s license and driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and / or City-wide emergencies.

• Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of the operations of the criminal justice and local justice systems, to include probation and pretrial services;
• ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with judges, magistrates, attorneys, police officials, defendants / offenders, treatment providers, community service supervisors and staff members;
• ability to respond to last-minute requests for investigations as needed; ability to exercise good judgment and make independent decisions;
• ability to communicate professionally, competently and effectively both orally and in writing; ability to work with limited direct supervision;

must pass a national criminal background investigation.