NOTE: Please DO NOT CLICK the blue "Apply" button below. Applications will NOT be received. 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/4771019/probation-officer-assistant 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
POSITION OVERVIEW The United States Probation and Pretrial Services Office of the U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, is seeking Probation Officer Assistant(s) in Phoenix, Tucson and Yuma. The officer assistant serves in a judiciary law enforcement position, under the direction and guidance of a Supervisory Probation Officer. The incumbent will provide technical support and assistance to probation officers in a wide range of areas, including assisting with compiling information for investigations; assisting with supervision of persons under supervision; preparing and drafting reports and correspondence; appearing in court for violation proceedings and sentencings; and related duties. *NOTE: The salary range listed above reflects the expected ENTRANCE salary range of the position based on qualifications, experience and location. The FULL salary range potential of this position is $47,033 - $83,524.
Salary
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The successful applicant must possess a bachelors 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, and one year of specialized experience equivalent to the CL-23 to work at the CL-24. 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 that have the ability to communicate effectively in Spanish. Preference will be given to those applicants who possess a masters degree or have completed course work toward a masters degree. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES - Under the guidance and direction of a supervisor, or senior officer, conduct collateral investigations for districts throughout the country; draft and submit collateral reports, which may include placing telephone calls, making home/office contacts, and community/field contacts, as well as maintaining files and case records. - Under the guidance and direction of an officer, supervise select lower-risk caseloads of persons under supervision. - Conduct selected investigations (as needed) for pre-release/furlough, pre-sentencing, and violation reports. - Draft and submit selected reports and maintain related investigative files and case records. Observe and report to officers/supervisors on the lifestyle, personal problems, and needs of persons under supervision. - Assist probation officers in the performance of presentence investigations, including compiling criminal histories/profiles, running record checks through local and national databases and files, conducting inquiries with collateral agencies, and similar activities. - Visit or contact various local, state, and national law enforcement and regulatory agencies to collect and record information. Provide officers with verifiable and supportable documentation to assist in completion of probation reports. - Schedule, conduct and monitor urinalysis collection from persons under supervision, following established procedures and protocols. Maintain paper and computerized records of test results. Inform officers regarding test results. - Maintain and mail or transport tests and materials to laboratories for confirmation. Maintain chain of custody of urinalysis testing materials. Maintain inventory of supplies. Enter data and information into the offices computerized database system. - Monitor inactive cases to include immigration cases. Prepare violation and related reports on inactive cases when violation behavior is detected and appear in court on the violation matter. - Testify, as necessary, before the court or Parole Commission. - Participate in ongoing training and development in order to remain abreast of advanced techniques. - Run periodic record checks on a caseload of deportation cases. - Photograph and fingerprint persons under supervision. - Caseload will primarily consist of Spanish speaking persons. - Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
EDUCATION: Bachelors 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.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following: - 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 evaluations are available. One letter of recommendation must be from a current or recent supervisor. For information and details regarding this position and to apply, visit our website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/azduscourts/jobs/4771019/probation-officer-assistant
How to Apply
For information and details regarding this position and to apply, visit our website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/azduscourts/jobs/4771019/probation-officer-assistant
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.
Go Back
