U.S. Probation Officer

Judicial Branch • Washington, DC

367d • $65,850 - $67,566

About The Position

The United States Probation & Pretrial Services Office of the U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, is seeking U.S. Probation Officer(s) in Phoenix & Tucson. The U.S. Probation Office performs two functions for the U.S. District Court. Probation officers provide detailed background information regarding convicted defendants and persons under supervision to assist judges in making informed sentencing decisions. Officers also supervise and monitor persons under supervision in the community who are under federal supervision. The person selected for this position will have contact with confidential material, which is protected under confidentiality regulations. Disclosure of any confidential information to the outside public is prohibited. The salary range listed above reflects the expected ENTRANCE salary of the position based on qualifications and experience. The FULL salary range potential of this position is $59,074 - $118,112.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field.
• At least two years of specialized experience in probation, pretrial services, parole, corrections, criminal investigations, or substance/addiction treatment.
• Physically capable with good vision and normal hearing ability.
• First-time appointees must not have reached their 37th birthday at the time of appointment.
• Applicants age 37 or over with previous federal hazardous duty experience may be eligible for appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or completed coursework toward such a degree.
• Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Conducts investigations, provides sentencing recommendations to the court, and supervises persons under supervision.
• Prepares reports, analyzes objections to court reports and determines the appropriate course of action.
• Presents reports with sentencing recommendations to the court.
• Interviews persons under supervision and their families.
• Investigates offenses.
• Checks prior records and financial status of persons under supervision.
• Consults with law enforcement agencies, attorneys, victims, and community resources.
• Responds to the court's request for information and advice.
• Supervises persons under supervision in the community.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Participation in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program.
• Access to a comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees