The U.S. Probation Office, District of Nevada, is currently accepting applications for experienced United States Probation Officers. The United States Probation Office is part of the Judicial Branch of the Federal government and operates as an independent excepted service agency. Position will be located in Las Vegas, NV.

Duties

Under the direction and guidance of a Supervisory U.S. Probation Officer, Probation Officers serve in a law enforcement capacity and assist in the fair administration of justice, promote community safety, conduct objective investigations, interact with outside agencies and community members, and prepare reports and present recommendations to the court. Responsible for providing meaningful assistance to the court in its deliberations and decisions concerning criminal offenders and ensuring public safety through the monitoring and supervision of offenders placed under supervision by the court, the U.S. Parole Commission or other authorities. Incumbent(s) may be responsible for supervision of offenders or for preparation of presentence and/or pretrial services investigations for the court. Job functions for this position include: Conducts investigations and prepares reports for the court with recommendations for sentencing of individuals convicted of federal offenses. The preparation of these reports requires interviewing offenders and their families; investigating the offense, prior record, and financial status of the offender; and contacting law enforcement agencies, attorneys, victims of the crimes, schools, churches, and civic organizations. The purpose of these activities is to ascertain the offender's background; to assess the probability of future criminal behavior; to determine profit from the offense, restitution, and the offenders' ability to pay fines; and costs of prosecution, incarceration, and supervision. An integral part of this process is the interpretation and application of the U.S. Sentencing Commission guidelines and relevant case law. Following disclosure of the presentence report to the parties, analyzes objections and determines appropriate course of action. Such actions include resolving disputed issues and/or presenting unresolved issues to the court for resolution. Presents presentence report and sentencing recommendations to the court. Responds to judicial officers' request for information and advice. Testifies in court as to the basis for factual findings and guideline applications. Serves as resource to the court to facilitate proper imposition of sentence. Enforce court-ordered supervision components and implement supervision strategies. Maintain personal contact with offenders. Investigate employment, sources of income, lifestyle, and associates to assess risk and compliance. Address substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, and similar problems and works with appropriate specialist to implement necessary treatment or violation proceedings, through assessment, monitoring, and counseling. Schedule and conduct drug use detection tests and DNA collection of offenders, following established procedures and protocols. Maintain paper and computerized records of test results. Maintain chain of custody of urinalysis testing materials. Respond to judicial officers' requests for information and advice. Testify in court as to the basis for factual findings and guideline applications, as warranted. Serve as a resource to the court. Maintain detailed written records of case activity. Investigate and analyze financial documents and activities and take appropriate action. Interview victim(s) and provide victim impact statements to the court. Ensure compliance with Mandatory Victims Restitution Act. Enforce home confinement conditions ordered by the court and perform home confinement reintegration on behalf of the Bureau of Prisons, as applicable. Review and resolve disputed issues involving offenders and present unresolved issues to the court for resolution. Assess risk level of offenders and develop a blend of risk management strategies for behavioral monitoring, restrictions, and interventions. Provide offenders with information on local resources and programs regarding employment, GED certification assistance, ongoing education, and vocational training. Identify interests, aptitudes, and abilities of offenders through interviewing and gathering appropriate information. Work with offenders toward integration into the job market through cross-training, mentoring, and the use of up-to-date technology. Communicate with other organizations and personnel (such as U.S. Parole Commission, Bureau of Prisons, law enforcement, treatment agencies, and attorneys) concerning an offenders' behavior and conditions of supervision. Identify and investigate violations and implement appropriate alternatives and sanctions. Discuss violations with Supervisory Officer. Report violations of the conditions of supervision to the appropriate authorities. Prepare written reports of violation matters and make recommendations for disposition. Conduct Parole Commission preliminary interviews. Guide the work of staff providing administrative and technical assistance to officers. Other duties as assigned by Chief Probation Officer, Deputy Chief Probation Officer, and/or Supervisory Probation Officer.

Requirements

Qualifications

For a CL-27, two (2) years of specialized experience; or completion of a master's degree in a field of study closely related to the position, or a Juris Doctor (JD) degree. For a CL-28, two (2) years of specialized experience. Specialized experience is defined as 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 use disorder treatment is required. Experience as a police, custodial, or security officer, other than any criminal investigative experience, is not creditable. Preferred Qualifications Preference may be given to applicants who demonstrate two years of specialized experience and knowledge of evidence- based practices; risk, needs and responsivity principles; and cognitive behavioral interventions. Preference also may be given to those who can effectively communicate in Spanish. Critical to this role is the ability to demonstrate exceptional time management, organization, writing, and oral presentation skills. The ability to meet deadlines, despite workload, is an important part of this role. You must be a self-starter and possess an ability to develop and implement programs with minimal supervision. The ability to exercise good judgment, communicate effectively, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously are necessary in this position.

Education

Undergraduate degree from an accredited college in a field of academic study such as criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, human relations, business administration 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, District of Nevada 300 Las Vegas Boulevard South Suite 1200 Las Vegas, NV 89101-5813 US
• Name: Human Resources
• Email: [email protected]