Community Corrections Officer I in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources
NewSalary: $43645 - $43645Industry: Government/Civil ServiceJob Function: Safety
City of Chesapeake Human Resources
Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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Working Title of Vacant PositionCommunity Corrections Officer I
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: HUMAN SVCS
Division: HS PRETRIAL SERVICES
Requisition Number: 2026332
Number of hours worked per week: 40 hours
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8am-5pm | N = Never
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
Job Description:
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Open Date: 07/08/2026
Job Close Date: 07/23/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: HUMAN SVCS
Division: HS PRETRIAL SERVICES
Requisition Number: 2026332
Number of hours worked per week: 40 hours
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8am-5pm | N = Never
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
$43,645/ annually
**This position is 100% grant funded
**This position is 100% grant funded
Job Description:
Join the City of Chesapeake as a Community Corrections Officer I — Make a Difference in Your Community!
We’re looking for dedicated professionals who want to make an impact by providing supervision, support, and guidance to individuals working toward successful community reintegration while helping promote public safety and accountability.
- Maintains an assigned caseload of low and medium risk cases 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 state database (PSLP).
- 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.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Required Qualifications:
Vocational/Educational Requirement: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in criminal justice, sociology, psychology or related field.
Experience: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of one year of related work experience in the criminal justice field.
Special Training, Certifications and/or Licenses: Four weeks of Basic Skills Training 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. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Experience: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of one year of related work experience in the criminal justice field.
Special Training, Certifications and/or Licenses: Four weeks of Basic Skills Training 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. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of criminal justice systems, including probation and pretrial services.
- Ability to build effective professional relationships with courts, law enforcement, attorneys, treatment providers, community partners, and clients.
- Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
- Flexibility to work non-standard hours, respond to urgent requests, and manage changing priorities.
- Ability to complete required training, including DCJS Basic Skills and VCIN certification.
- Must pass a national criminal background investigation and required competency assessments.
- Must be computer proficient and maintain a valid driver’s license throughout employment.
Job Open Date: 07/08/2026
Job Close Date: 07/23/2026
Open Until Filled: No
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Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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