Probation/ Pretrial Officer

Probation/ Pretrial Officer

Salary

$36.37 - $64.11 Hourly

Location

Prince William County, VA

Job Type

Full-Time (FT)

Job Number

202610867

Department

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES

Opening Date

10/07/2026

Closing Date

10/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

GRADE

C42

Hiring Salary

$36.37 - $50.24

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Introduction

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the community? Do you have a strong desire to help others make positive changes in their lives? Are you optimistic, able to make sound decisions and able to manage your time efficiently? Are you looking to expand upon your leadership skills and serve as a team player? Do you believe in working in a collaborative effort to ensure people are receiving the best services? If you have a passion to empower others to achieve success and assist them to improve upon their individual growth, take your career and leadership skills to the next level and make Prince William County Criminal Justice Services your place of employment!

About This Role:

We are currently seeking a highly motivated individual with exceptional interpersonal skills for a full-time Probation/Pretrial Specialist. Prince William County Criminal Justice Services is an Evidence Based Practices Agency. It is a fast paced, growing, family style organization that promotes public safety. We strive to reduce victimization, break the cycle of crime, and contribute to community restoration by incorporating the use of Evidence Based Practices to assist those under our supervision make positive changes in their lives.

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or G.E.D. and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a related field such as criminology, psychology, social services, counseling, or work involving court proceedings, case supervision, or related judicial processes.

Preferences:

The successful candidate will have:

• A bachelors degree in Criminology, Psychology, Social Services, Counseling, or a related field, and 5 years of experience related to probation/pretrial services.
• Experience in the supervision of clients in the community
• Case management experience
• Experience conducting risk assessments and making referrals upon identified needs
• Experience working 1:1 in the creation of case plans to include follow-up
• Customer service experience
• Group facilitation experience
• Experience making presentations
• Experience working with individuals involved in the Criminal Justice System
• A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.

Special Requirements:

Some overnight travel.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday typically between 8 am and 5 pm

Starting Salary Range: $36.37 - $50.24

We also offer great benefits including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click here for the class description.

Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.

The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

Click on the link below to explore our plans and rates.

Prince William County Benefit Programs

01

I understand that information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications. Information on my resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. Only information provided at the time of the application submission will be considered when determining my qualifications. Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education, and work experience will be credited.

• I have read, understand, and acknowledge the above statement.
• I decline to proceed any further in this process.

02

Please select the option that best describes your highest level of education.

• Masters degree or higher in Criminology, Psychology, Social Services, Counseling or related field
• Masters degree in an unrelated field
• Bachelors degree in Criminology, Psychology, Social Services, Counseling or related field 4
• Bachelors degree in an unrelated field
• Associates degree in Criminology, Psychology, Social Services, Counseling or related field
• Associates degree in an unrelated
• High School Diploma or GED

03

Do you have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a related field such as criminology, psychology, social services, counseling, or work involving court proceedings, case supervision, or related judicial processes?

• Yes
• No

04

Please quantify your experience working in a jail setting, specialty dockets, and or Probation/Pretrial.

• 5 or more years professional experience working in a jail setting, specialty dockets, and or Probation/Pretrial
• 4 years professional experience working in a jail setting, specialty dockets, and or Probation/Pretrial
• 3 years professional experience working in a jail setting, specialty dockets, and or Probation/Pretrial
• 2 years professional experience working in a jail setting, specialty dockets, and or Probation/Pretrial
• 1 year of professional experience working in a jail setting, specialty dockets, and or Probation/Pretrial
• Less than 1 year experience working in a jail setting, specialty dockets, and or Probation/Pretrial
• No experience working in a jail setting, specialty dockets, and or Probation/Pretrial

05

Please indicate if you have experience working within any of the following community corrections or probation settings (check all that apply).

• State of Virginia experience
• Other State experience
• Prince William County experience
• Other municipal government experience
• Federal government experience
• None of the above

06

Please select the experience you have with completing risk assessments (check all that apply).

• Trained to measure Risk/Need/and Responsivity
• Substance abuse screenings/assessments
• Mental health screenings/assessments
• Domestic violence assessments
• Probation assessments
• Pretrial assessments
• None of the above

07

Do you have experience running Criminal History Record Checks?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have experience in any of the following skills:

• Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training
• Mental Health First Aid
• Motivational Interviewing
• Effective Practices in Community Supervision
• None of the above

09

Do you have experience utilizing a database for any of the following:

• Gather and enter information on a defendants criminal history, court proceedings, and/or any other court involvement
• Generate reports to assist stakeholders and courts in reaching a decision
• Other
• No experience utilizing a database

10

Have you attended the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice (DCJS) Core Skills Training:

• Yes
• No

11

Have you used any of the following Community Corrections or Specialty Docket database systems (mark all that apply):

• PSLP
• PTCC
• SDDD (Drug Court Database)
• SDDD (DIMS)
• None of the above

Required Question

Employer Prince William County Government

Address 1 County Complex Court

Prince William County, Virginia, 22192

Website https://www.pwcva.gov/department/human-resources/careers