Probation Specialist

Valsts probācijas dienests

LATVIJA, Zeiferta iela 6, Olaine, Olaines nov., Olaines nov., Lotyšsko

The State Probation Service is a modern criminal sentence enforcement institution that executes approximately 70% of criminal sentences imposed in Latvia, and through mediation implements reconciliation processes between victims and offenders at all criminal justice stages, while promoting the development of restorative justice in Latvia. The Service's mission is to prevent crime in the country, ensure quality execution of community sentences and coordinate their implementation. Our Values: People. Professionalism. Respectful Approach. Engagement If you are ready for new challenges, to use your knowledge and experience, to gain professional experience in state administration, contributing to strengthening public safety in Latvia, you are invited to join the State Probation Service team by applying for the position of probation specialist at the Olaine Division of the Riga Western Region territorial unit (1 vacancy for an indefinite period) Main Duties: Supervise conditionally sentenced persons, persons conditionally released before term from sentence, persons conditionally released from criminal liability, and persons subject to probation supervision as a criminal sentence (includes person monitoring and organization of social support, including visiting probation clients at their place of residence during nighttime hours together with colleagues); Organize the execution of community service as a criminal sentence and community service as a disciplinary compulsory measure; Prepare assessment reports at the request of the court, prosecutor, or prison administration; Conduct probation programs; Organize and participate in inter-institutional meetings; Prepare submissions to the court and represent the State Probation Service in court. Requirements for Candidates: Compliance with the requirements of Article 7 of the State Civil Service Law; Higher academic or second-level professional higher education; Good cooperation and communication skills; Knowledge of document management; Understanding of criminal sentence enforcement issues; Good Latvian language spoken and written proficiency; Ability to use information and communication technologies; Ethics, client orientation, analytical thinking, independence, results-oriented approach; Desired: Category B driving license. We Offer You: Monthly salary from €1247.00 to €1492.00 (before taxes) according to individual monthly salary setting criteria assessment; 20% allowance on monthly salary and additional three working days off for work involving special risk; 35-hour work week; Vacation compensation up to 50%; Additional leave up to 9 working days, depending on work performance assessment; Health insurance policy from the first day of work; The satisfaction of work that changes offenders' mindset and life values; Dynamic work in a development-oriented state administration institution that has received the status "Family-Friendly Workplace"; The opportunity to apply flexible working hours (starting work day earlier and leaving earlier, or starting later and leaving later); Training and professional development opportunities; Work location in Olaine, Zeiferta Street 6. Candidates should apply by September 17, 2026 by completing the application form found on the State Probation Service website www.vpd.gov.lv in the section "About Us/Vacancies", https://www.vpd.gov.lv/lv/pretendenta-pieteikuma-veidlapa, marked "Olaine Division Probation Specialist" and submit to: Email: [email protected] By mail: Valērijas Seiles Street 9-1, Riga, LV-1019 In person at Valērijas Seiles Street 9-1, Riga For more information, call 26335066 or visit the State Probation Service website www.vpd.gov.lv. We will contact candidates who have submitted properly completed application forms and meet the stated requirements. Please note that the personnel selection will be organized in three stages: in the first stage, submitted documents will be evaluated; in the second stage, qualifying candidates will be invited to a competency assessment for the position at the Assessment Center; and the third stage will be an interview for professional knowledge assessment. Pursuant to Article 13 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation, hereinafter GDPR), the State Probation Service informs you that: Your personal data indicated in the application documents will be processed to ensure the conduct of this selection competition; The aforementioned controller of your personal data processing is the State Probation Service, contact information: Valērijas Seiles Street 9-1, Riga, LV-1019.