Domestic Violence Probation Officer-Bilingual

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Introduction

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. Working in our department isn't just a job...it's a mission, and YOU can make a difference in your community every day.

Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.

Job Summary

The Department of Community Corrections is currently seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Bilingual (Spanish) Domestic Violence Probation Officer to work within the Domestic Violence Unit. The Bilingual Domestic Violence Probation Officer will supervise a Spanish- speaking caseload of adult domestic violence and / or sexual offenders placed on probation and / or pretrial. Candidate must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, high volume, dynamic environment. Duties will include supervising criminal defendants and offenders charged with and / or convicted of domestic violence offenses referred by the Courts, attending court proceedings as required. The selected candidate will be responsible for conducting probation intakes, supervising probation defendants / offenders, performing criminal history record and background checks and risk assessments, administering drug tests, collaborating with the Electronic Monitoring Unit and Victim Outreach Probation Officer, conducting substance abuse and domestic violence assessments to include making appropriate referrals, coordinating services with treatment providers, submitting reports, attending domestic violence probation review hearings and testifying in Court as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• The position requires education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, or related field, and a minimum of two years of work-related experience within the criminal justice or counseling field.
• Candidate must have a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of intimate partner violence, cultural competency, and previous experience working within a domestic violence program or working directly with domestic violence defendants / offenders.
• Spanish proficiency is required for this position.

Job Contingencies and Special Requirements