Loudoun County Government
Domestic Violence Probation Officer - Bilingual
Loudoun County Government, Leesburg, Virginia, United States, 22075
Domestic Violence Probation Officer – Bilingual
Have you felt a calling for public service? Do you have a passion for transforming lives while promoting community safety and personal accountability? If you answered yes to these questions, a job with Loudoun County Community Corrections offers a fantastic opportunity to use cutting‑edge technologies and innovative strategies to reduce recidivism and promote lasting change in those we serve.
The Department of Community Corrections is currently seeking a full‑time bilingual Domestic Violence Probation Officer to work within the Domestic Violence Unit. The selected candidate will supervise a Spanish‑speaking caseload of adult domestic violence and/or sexual offenders placed on probation and/or pretrial.
Responsibilities
Conduct probation intakes and supervise probation defendants/offenders.
Perform criminal history records, background checks, and risk assessments.
Administer drug tests and collect urinalysis samples.
Collaborate with the Electronic Monitoring Unit and Victim Outreach Probation Officer.
Conduct substance abuse and domestic violence assessments and make appropriate referrals.
Coordinate services with treatment providers.
Submit reports, attend domestic violence probation review hearings, and testify in court as required.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, or related field.
Minimum of two years of work‑related experience in the criminal justice or counseling field.
Comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of intimate partner violence and cultural competency.
Previous experience working within a domestic violence program or directly with domestic violence defendants/offenders.
Proficiency in Spanish.
Job Contingencies & Special Requirements
Must undergo and complete a criminal and DMV background check and pass a language proficiency test.
Willing to supervise criminal defendants in an office setting and perform occasional residential visits.
Willing to work with defendants with violent tendencies and victims/survivors of domestic violence.
Willing to collect samples for urinalysis and administer alcohol breath tests.
Strong writing skills for concise reports submitted to the court.
Strong communication skills to interact with representatives from the legal community.
VCIN certification required; selected candidate will obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
Employment Information
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industry: Government Administration
Hiring salary: commensurate with experience.
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The Department of Community Corrections is currently seeking a full‑time bilingual Domestic Violence Probation Officer to work within the Domestic Violence Unit. The selected candidate will supervise a Spanish‑speaking caseload of adult domestic violence and/or sexual offenders placed on probation and/or pretrial.
Responsibilities
Conduct probation intakes and supervise probation defendants/offenders.
Perform criminal history records, background checks, and risk assessments.
Administer drug tests and collect urinalysis samples.
Collaborate with the Electronic Monitoring Unit and Victim Outreach Probation Officer.
Conduct substance abuse and domestic violence assessments and make appropriate referrals.
Coordinate services with treatment providers.
Submit reports, attend domestic violence probation review hearings, and testify in court as required.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, sociology, psychology, or related field.
Minimum of two years of work‑related experience in the criminal justice or counseling field.
Comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of intimate partner violence and cultural competency.
Previous experience working within a domestic violence program or directly with domestic violence defendants/offenders.
Proficiency in Spanish.
Job Contingencies & Special Requirements
Must undergo and complete a criminal and DMV background check and pass a language proficiency test.
Willing to supervise criminal defendants in an office setting and perform occasional residential visits.
Willing to work with defendants with violent tendencies and victims/survivors of domestic violence.
Willing to collect samples for urinalysis and administer alcohol breath tests.
Strong writing skills for concise reports submitted to the court.
Strong communication skills to interact with representatives from the legal community.
VCIN certification required; selected candidate will obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
Employment Information
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industry: Government Administration
Hiring salary: commensurate with experience.
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