U.S. Probation Officer
Job Description
Summary
The Northern District of California United States Probation Office seeks to serve the U.S. Court System and improve public safety by investigating and supervising individuals convicted of federal crimes, enforcing sentences, and providing correctional treatment to persons under supervision.
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Conditions of Employment
The duties of probation officers require the investigation and management of convicted individuals who present physical danger to the public. In the supervision, treatment, and control of persons under supervision, these duties require moderate to arduous physical ability, including prolonged periods of walking and standing, physical dexterity and coordination necessary for officer safety, and use of self-defense tactics. Daily, probation officers face unusual mental and physical stress because they are subject to danger and possible harm during frequent, direct contact with individuals who are convicted of committing federal offenses.
Because probation officers potentially deal with physical threats and are subject to moderate to arduous physical exertion, applicants must be physically capable. Probation officers must possess, with or without corrective lenses, good distance vision in at least one eye and the ability to read normal size print. Normal hearing ability, with or without a hearing aid, is also required. Any severe health problems, such as physical defects, disease, and deformities that constitute employment hazards to the applicant or others, may disqualify an applicant. Examples of health problems that may be disqualifying are an untreated hernia, cardiovascular disorders, serious deformities or disabilities of the extremities, mental health disorders, fainting and/or seizure disorders, metabolic disorders, bleeding disorders, pulmonary disorders, and marked speech abnormalities.
Qualifications
OR
Completion of the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one of the following superior academic achievement requirements:
- An overall "B" grade point average equaling 2.90 or better of a possible 4.0;
- Standing in the upper third of the class;
- "3.5" average or better in the major field of study, such as business or public administration, human resources management, industrial relations, or psychology; or
- Election to membership in one of the National Honorary Scholastic Societies meeting the minimum requirements of the Association of College Honor Societies, other than Freshman Honor Societies;
Completion of one academic year (30 semester or 45 quarter hours) of graduate work in a field of study closely related to the position.
For CL-27: Candidate must possess two 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.
For CL-28: Candidate must possess two years of specialized experience.
Specialized experience is progressively responsible experience in such fields as probation, pretrial services, parole, corrections, criminal investigations, or work in substance/addiction treatment, public administration, human relations, social work, psychology, or mental health. Experience as a police, custodial, or security officer, other than any criminal investigative experience, is not creditable.
Education
Minimum requirement: candidate must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field of academic study which provides evidence of the capacity to understand and apply the legal requirements and human relations skills involved in the position.
Additional information
- Prior to appointment, the selectee considered for this position, if he or she is a first-time appointee to federal law enforcement, will undergo a medical examination and drug testing. Upon successful completion of the medical examination and drug testing, the selectee may then be appointed provisionally, pending a favorable suitability determination by the court. In addition, as conditions of employment, incumbent will be subject to ongoing random drug testing, updated background investigations every five years, and, as deemed necessary by management for reasonable cause, may be subject to subsequent fitness-for-duty evaluations.
- The essential job functions and medical requirements derived from the medical guidelines for probation officers are available for public review at: https://www.uscourts.gov/.
- Newly appointed U.S. Probation Officers (and rehired U.S. Probation Officers at the discretion of the Chief U.S. Probation Officer) will be required to attend and successfully complete the National Training Academy's new officer training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Charleston, South Carolina.
- Judiciary employees serve under excepted appointments (not competitive civil service). Relocation expenses will not be provided. This position is subject to mandatory electronic fund transfer (direct deposit) participation for payment of net pay.
- The United States Probation Office for the Northern District of California reserves the right to modify the conditions of this vacancy announcement or withdraw the vacancy announcement, either of which may occur without prior written notice.
- The United States Probation Office for the Northern District of California is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Date Posted
09/30/2024
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