United States Probation Officer (Ocala, FL)

FLMP United States Courts • Ocala, FL

27d

About The Position

Conduct investigations and prepare reports for the United States District Court, the United States Parole Commission, and the Federal Bureau of Prisons, regarding the background and activities of individuals charged with, or convicted of, federal offenses; and submit recommendations to the court at sentencing, during community supervision, and during other phases of the judicial process. Provide supervision of individuals in the community; enforce court-ordered supervision components and implement evidenced-based supervision strategies tailored to individual needs. Maintain personal contact with defendants and individuals under supervision. Investigate employment, sources of income, lifestyle, and associates to assess risk and compliance. Address non-compliance, substance use disorders, mental health, domestic violence, and similar problems and implement the appropriate monitoring, restrictions, and interventions.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field of academic study, such as criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, human relations, business or public administration, or other closely related field which provides evidence of the capacity to understand and apply the legal requirements and human relations skills involved in the position.
• To qualify for the CL 27 Level: A minimum of two (2) years of specialized experience; or completion of a master’s degree in a field of study closely related to the position, or a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, is required.
• Progressively responsible experience, gained after completion of a bachelor’s degree, in such fields as probation, pretrial services, parole, corrections, criminal investigations, public administration, human relations, social work, psychology, mental health treatment or work in substance/addiction treatment. Experience as a police officer, custodial, or security officer, other than any criminal investigative experience, is not creditable.
• A writing skills assessment is required before being selected for an interview.
• Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or eligible for work in the United States.
• All selected candidates for appointment as a United States Probation Officer will be required to undergo a thorough background investigation, pre-employment drug testing, and a medical examination.
• The successful candidate will be required to participate and successfully complete the six (6) week Federal Probation and Pretrial Academy (FPPA) training program located at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Charleston, South Carolina.
• first time appointees for a law enforcement position must not have reached their 37th birthday at the time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants must possess good writing and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of Evidence Based Practices, risk and needs principles.
• Proficient in computer usage including word processing and database applications.
• Unquestioned integrity.
• The ability to exercise initiative in handling problems encountered while performing assigned duties.
• A demonstrated history of strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively meet deadlines.
• The ability to perform in a team-oriented work environment.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast paced and challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations and prepare reports for the United States District Court, the United States Parole Commission, and the Federal Bureau of Prisons, regarding the background and activities of individuals charged with, or convicted of, federal offenses
• Submit recommendations to the court at sentencing, during community supervision, and during other phases of the judicial process.
• Provide supervision of individuals in the community
• Enforce court-ordered supervision components and implement evidenced-based supervision strategies tailored to individual needs.
• Maintain personal contact with defendants and individuals under supervision.
• Investigate employment, sources of income, lifestyle, and associates to assess risk and compliance.
• Address non-compliance, substance use disorders, mental health, domestic violence, and similar problems and implement the appropriate monitoring, restrictions, and interventions.

Benefits

• 13 days of vacation for the first three years (increases with tenure)
• 13 days of sick leave and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level