For information and details regarding this position and to apply, visit the District of Arizona employment website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/azduscourts/jobs/4770949/u-s-probation-officer-phx-tuc This job is being filled at many locations nationwide. Click through to Avue to select the specific location(s) for which you are interested in applying.
Duties
The United States Probation & Pretrial Services Office of the U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, is seeking U.S. Probation Officer(s) in Phoenix & Tucson. The U.S. Probation Office performs two functions for the U.S. District Court. Probation officers provide detailed background information regarding convicted defendants and persons under supervision to assist judges in making informed sentencing decisions. Officers also supervise and monitor persons under supervision in the community who are under federal supervision. The person selected for this position will have contact with confidential material, which is protected under confidentiality regulations. Disclosure of any confidential information to the outside public is prohibited. NOTE: The salary range listed above reflects the expected ENTRANCE salary of the position based on qualifications and experience. The FULL salary range potential of this position is $59,074 - $118,112.
Salary
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS To qualify for this position, applicants must have 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. The successful applicant must have at least two years of specialized experience, which is progressively responsible experience gained after completion of their degree in such fields as probation, pretrial services, parole, corrections, criminal investigations, or work in substance/addiction treatment. Applicants must be physically capable, have good vision and normal hearing ability. First-time appointees must not have reached their 37th birthday at the time of appointment. Applicants age 37 or over with previous federal hazardous duty experience under the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees' Retirement System may be eligible for appointment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preference will be given to those applicants who possess a master's degree or have completed course work toward such a degree and/or can communicate effectively in Spanish. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES - Conducts investigations, provides sentencing recommendations to the court, and supervises person under supervision. - Prepares reports, analyzes objections to court reports and determines the appropriate course of action. - Presents reports with sentencing recommendations to the court. - Interviews persons under supervision and their families. - Investigates offenses. - Checks prior records and financial status of persons under supervision. - Consults with law enforcement agencies, attorneys, victims, and community resources. - Responds to the court's request for information and advice. - Supervises persons under supervision in the community. - Other duties as assigned.
Education
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Required Documents
- Cover letter that supports your work experience as it relates to the position. - Resume that includes complete work and salary history, and education. - Your two most recent performance evaluations (strongly preferred). Letters of recommendation may be substituted if no evaluation is available. One letter of recommendation must be from a current or recent supervisor. To apply, visit the District of Arizona employment website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/azduscourts/jobs/4770949/u-s-probation-officer-phx-tuc
How to Apply
For information and details regarding this position and to apply, visit the District of Arizona employment website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/azduscourts/jobs/4770949/u-s-probation-officer-phx-tuc
Benefits
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
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