U.S. Probation Officer

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required for all probation officer positions. The degree must be in a field of academic study which provides evidence of the capacity to understand and apply legal requirements and human relations skills involved in the position. These include but are not limited to such fields of study as criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, human relations, or business or public administration. In addition, the successful applicant(s) must have additional education or specialized experience, depending on the classification level at the time of hire. Appointment at the CL-25 level requires at least one year of 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.

Educational Substitution: Completion of requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one of the following superior academic achievement requirements may be substituted for one (1) year of specialized experience (and is qualifying for CL-25, Step 1).

1. An overall "B" grade point average equaling 2.9 or better of a possible 4.0;
2. Standing in the upper third of the class;
3. A "B+" (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,
4. Election to a 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 is also qualifying at CL-25 Step 1.

Completion of a master's degree in a field of study closely related to the position, or a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, is qualifying at CL-27, Step 1.

COURT PREFERRED SKILLS

1. Possess the counseling skills, personal demeanor, and commitment necessary to facilitate positive behavioral change in offenders.
2. Possess good writing and oral communication skills and the ability to work independently and professionally without daily supervision.
3. Possess a willingness to zealously enforce the law, protect the community, and provide correctional treatment services to offenders who reside in communities throughout the District of Hawaii.
4. Possess the ability and desire to work effectively with other staff, the Court, stakeholders, and defendants/offenders.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Compensation will be set based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate subject to the policies and guidelines set forth in the Court Personnel System (CPS). Although Federal Government Civil Service classifications/regulations do not apply, court employees are entitled to similar benefits as other Federal Government employees. These benefits include participation in the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS), a three- tier system which includes the Social Security Retirement Program, a basic pension benefit and the Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401k plan with employer matching contributions), as well as Federal Employees' Health, Dental and Vision Benefits, Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance and Long-Term Care Programs, Flexible Benefits Program, paid holidays and annual/sick leave accrual. See the United States Courts website for an overview of Federal Judiciary benefits.