United States Probation Officer

U.S. Probation & Pretrial Services, Northern District of Alabama • Birmingham, AL

418d • $46,000 - $114,000

About The Position

The United States Probation Officer position in the Northern District of Alabama is a full-time judiciary law enforcement role based in Birmingham. The officer will assist in the administration of justice, promote community safety, supervise offenders/defendants, and interact with various agencies. Responsibilities include conducting investigations, preparing reports, and presenting recommendations to the court.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field.
• Addiction counseling skills.
• Writing skills.
• Social work experience.
• Mid-level experience in case management.
• Motivational interviewing skills.
• Conflict management skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Interviewing skills.
• Computer skills.
• Criminal investigation knowledge.
• Communication skills.
• Law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations and prepare reports for the court with recommendations.
• Enforce court-ordered supervision components and implement supervision strategies.
• Investigate employment, sources of income, lifestyle, and associates to assess risk and compliance.
• Address substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, and similar problems and implement necessary treatment or violation proceedings.
• Schedule and conduct drug use detection tests and DNA collection of offenders/defendants.
• Maintain records of test results and chain of custody of urinalysis testing materials.
• Respond to a judge's request for information and advice.
• Testify in court as to the basis for factual findings and guideline applications.
• Investigate and analyze financial documents and activities and take appropriate action.
• Analyze and respond to any objections.
• Assess offenders'/defendants' level of risk and develop strategies for controlling and correcting risk management.
• Communicate with others concerning offenders'/defendants' behavior and conditions of supervision.
• Identify and investigate violations and implement appropriate alternatives and sanctions.
• Report violations of the conditions of supervision to the appropriate authorities.
• Prepare written reports of violation matters and make recommendations for disposition.
• Testify at court or parole hearings.
• Guide the work of staff providing administrative and technical assistance to officers.

Benefits

• Health savings account
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree