This position is that of a Probation Officer (Bilingual/Spanish) with the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Family Court, Court Social Services Division (CSSD).This announcement will create a roster/list of names for all bilingual (Spanish) Superior Court Probation Officer vacancies.    

Duties

The Probation Officer works specifically with juveniles and their families and is responsible for case management and supervision activities, which include conducting investigations, comprehensive report writing, completing home, school and curfew checks, Family Group Conferencing (FGC), coordinating supportive and rehabilitation services directly participating in community based alternative activities and educational trips, providing Balanced and Restorative Justice (BARJ) Drop-In supervision (to include meal planning and preparation and some Saturday hours). The Probation Officer monitors the conduct of youth under supervision, participates in case conferences, produces written reports and oral presentations with recommendations to judicial officers and partner stakeholders regarding case progression and service needs; and is a representative on various committees.

Requirements

• A background and/or security investigation is required.
• Fingerprint Screening.
• Probationary period of one (1) year.
• Law enforcement officer retirement provisions observed.
• Child Protection Register Check

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.  One (1) year of experience working in an environment that serves the public and experience working with youths and/or families. Appointee to probation officer’s position must have not passed their 37th birthday in the month of appointment in order to qualify for mandatory law enforcement separation/retirement at age fifty-seven (57). Previous qualifying law enforcement experience under CSRS or FERS may be counted towards eligibility. Applicants must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and access to transportation.  You must submit copies of your education: i.e. transcripts or images of your degree, and a copy of your Motor Vehicle Operator's Permit/License, or your application will not be considered.  This announcement will create a roster/list of names for all bilingual (Spanish) Superior Court Probation Officer vacancies. The selected candidate(s) must be able to speak, interpret, read and write Spanish and English fluently. The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts’ values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency. Please note that authorization for the release of your adult criminal record revealing any convictions and forfeitures, and any criminal cases currently pending before the courts is required.  If you are selected for the position a criminal history records check will be conducted.*Applicants please be advised that your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience and that you meet the basic qualifications or you will not be determined qualified for this position.

Education

To qualify based on education, upload a copy of your college transcript or degree. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking.

Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for District of Columbia Courts employment.  You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.  

Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must upload a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript at time of application to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Contacts

• Address District of Columbia Courts Moultrie Building 500 Indiana Avenue, NW Washington, District of Columbia 20001 United States
• Name: S.Juarez
• Phone: 202-879-0496
• Email: [email protected]