The position is located in the United States Probation Office in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. The Probation Officer Assistant serves in a judiciary law enforcement position under the direction and guidance of a probation officer or supervisor.

Duties

The incumbent provides technical and administrative support to probation officers, primarily assisting with the supervision of low-risk cases, compiling information for investigations, coordinating with collateral agencies, drafting reports and correspondence, and performing similar duties. Responsibilities Under the guidance of a probation officer, supervise a low-risk caseload requiring contact by telephone, in the office, and in the field, with persons under supervision. Investigate employment, sources of income, lifestyle, and associates to assess risk and determine compliance. Maintain case files and records, as well as detailed chronological records of activity. Assist probation officers with presentence investigations to include compiling criminal histories, and profiles, running record checks through local and national databases, conducting inquiries with collateral agencies, and performing other similar activities. Provide officers with accurate and factual information to assist in their completion of probation reports. Under guidance from a probation officer, draft and submit selected reports. Observe and inform the probation officer/supervisor of the criminogenic risk factors associated with persons under supervision. Assist in the development of community resources to meet those risks and needs. Under the guidance of a probation officer, respond to judicial officers' requests for information and occasionally testify in court, accompanied by a probation officer, regarding the basis for factual findings and, if applicable, guideline applications. Conduct collateral investigations and draft and submit collateral reports, which may entail making telephone, office, and/or field contacts. Perform record keeping. Collect and conduct urine tests on persons under supervision and maintain records associated with testing. Act as the primary tester for the probation office in-house drug testing program. Operate various criminal justice, law enforcement, and probation automated systems. Participate in ongoing training and development programs. Perform other appropriate duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

Preferred Experience: At least one year of progressively responsible experience, gained after completion of a bachelor's degree, in such fields as probation, pretrial services, parole, corrections, criminal investigations, or work in substance abuse/addiction treatment. Experience solely as a police, custodial, or security officer, other than any criminal investigative experience, is not creditable.

Education

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.

Contacts

• Address United States Probation Office for the District of Columbia 333 Constitution Avenue, NW Room 2712 Washington, DC 20001 US
• Name: Human Resources
• Phone: 202-354-3200
• Email: [email protected]