U.S. Probation Officer
Job Description
Summary
By statute, probation officers serve in a judiciary law enforcement position and assist in the administration of justice. They promote community safety, gather information, supervise defendants/persons under supervision during traditional and non-traditional hours, interact with other agencies, conduct investigations, prepare reports, and present recommendations to the court.
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Conditions of Employment
Applicants must be United States Citizens or eligible to work in the United States and have a valid driver's license. Applicants must not have reached their 37th birthday at the time of appointment, undergo a criminal background check, a medical examination and drug screening. The selectee may then be appointed provisionally, pending an extensive government background investigation. Probation officers are subject to ongoing random drug screening as well as updated background investigations every 5 years.
Probation officers must successfully complete a 6-week national training program at the United States Courts National Training Academy at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Charleston, South Carolina.
All employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.
All employees are required to be COVID-19 vaccinated or have medical or religious waiver documentation.
All information provided by applicants is subject to verification. Applicants are advised that false answers or omissions of information on application materials or inability to meet the conditions/requirements may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
Qualifications
Court- Preferred Skills, Education, And Experience:
- Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must be computer literate.
- Ability to analyze relevant information and prepare an accurate written summary of technical information in an organized, objective, clear and concise manner.
Successful candidates must be mature and highly organized; must possess integrity, tact, good judgment, poise, and initiative; and must always maintain a professional appearance and demeanor. The ability to meet the public and work harmoniously with others is required.
Education
Completion of 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, or business or public administration, which provides evidence of the capacity to understand and apply the legal requirements and human relations skills involved in the position.
Additional information
The U.S. Probation & Pretrial Services Office reserves the right to amend or withdraw this announcement, fill the position at any time, or hire more than one applicant from this announcement, all with or without written notice to applicants or further advertising. If a subsequent vacancy of the same position becomes available within a reasonable time of the original announcement, the Chief U.S. Probation Officer may elect to select a candidate from the original qualified applicant pool.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER THAT VALUES DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVENESS.
Date Posted
09/30/2024
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