U.S. Probation Officer Assistant (Tampa, FL)

FLMP United States Courts • Tampa, FL

84d • $47,949 - $81,480

About The Position

The United States Probation Office for the Middle District of Florida is seeking qualified applicants for the position of United States Probation Officer Assistant in our Tampa Division. The Middle District of Florida is a progressive district that values continual growth and development and collaborative learning through shared experiences. We believe that leadership is a shared responsibility of all team members, and we expect staff at all levels of the organization to lead from where they stand. We encourage creativity and ingenuity in problem solving. Geographically, the district covers thirty-five counties from the Georgia border in the northeast to south of Naples on Florida’s southwest coast. There are five divisional offices located in Tampa, Jacksonville, Ocala, Orlando, and Fort Myers, and satellite offices in Cocoa and Sarasota.

Requirements

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent with one year of specialized experience for CL-24.
• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent with two years of specialized experience for CL-25.
• Specialized experience is defined as progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience requiring the regular and recurring application of keyboard skills and use of specialized terminology.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in typing and computer usage.
• Strong problem resolution skills with ability to meet recurring deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise select lower-risk caseloads of offenders/defendants under the direct guidance of a supervisory officer or senior officer.
• Participate in select investigations as needed for pre-release/furlough, pre-sentencing, and bail reports.
• Draft and submit select reports and maintain related investigative files and case records.
• Compile criminal histories/profiles, run record checks through local and national databases, and conduct inquiries with collateral agencies.
• Schedule and conduct urinalysis tests of offenders/defendants, following established procedures and protocols.
• Maintain paper and computerized records of test results and inform officers regarding test results.
• Testify, as necessary, before the court or Parole Commission.
• Assist officers and non-English speaking offenders/defendants, family members, and witnesses in translating speech, documents, and correspondence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 13 days of vacation for the first three years (increases with tenure)
• 13 days of sick leave per year
• 11 paid holidays
• Choice of employer-subsidized federal health and life insurance plans, with optional dental, vision, and long-term care coverage
• Federal Employees Retirement System and employer-matching Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401K)
• Salary progression based on acceptable performance
• Mandatory Electronic Fund Transfers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees