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.

Duties

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES Conducts investigations, provides sentencing recommendations to the court, and supervises persons 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.

Requirements

• BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION OR CLEARANCE
• AGE RESTRICTIONS

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSTo 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 Employee's Retirement System may be eligible for appointment.TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: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.

Education

EDUCATION:

A minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (as listed under minimum qualifications). A copy of your transcript (unofficial is acceptable) must be submitted to verify your degree(s).

Contacts

• Address District of Arizona 401 W. Washington St. Phoenix, Arizona 85003 US
• Name: District of Arizona Human Resources
• Phone: 6023227110
• Email: [email protected]