United States Probation Officer (Ocala, FL)

FLMP United States Courts • Ocala, FL

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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 in our Ocala 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
Probation Office Mission Statement: The Middle District of Florida Probation Office will protect the public, promote the fair and impartial administration of justice, and facilitate meaningful positive changes in the lives of others.
Probation Office Vision Statement: The Middle District of Florida Probation Office will be the gold standard for community corrections agencies. We will set the benchmark for best practices and continually seek to raise the bar. We will provide superior service, complete superior investigations, engage in superior supervision, and have the greatest positive impact on others, the community, and society. We will do so by equipping, empowering, and engaging a highly developed, talented, and motivated staff, one in which all members collaboratively cultivate a culture that embodies our core values and guiding principles.
Position Overview: 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

• Qualifications must be met at the time of the application.
• Required: 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.
• Specialized Experience: 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