U.S. Probation Officer; or Transfer

Job Details for U.S. Probation Officer (New Hire or Transfer Opportunity)

Court Name/Organization New York Southern Probation Office

Overview of the Position Come join one of the most active and influential federal courts in the United States. The U.S. Probation Office for the Southern District of New York is looking for multiple U.S. Probation Officers (New Hire and Transfer Opportunity). By statute, U.S. Probation Officers serve in a judiciary law enforcement position and assist in the administration of justice and promote community safety, gather information, supervise people under supervision, interact with collateral agencies, prepare reports, conduct investigations, and present recommendations to the court.

This position is located within the Southern District of New York U.S. Probation Office. By statute, U.S. Probation Officers serve in a judiciary law enforcement position and assist in the administration of justice and promote community safety, gather information, supervise people under supervision, interact with collateral agencies, prepare reports, conduct investigations, and present recommendations to the court. U.S. Probation Officers conduct investigations, provide sentencing recommendations to the court and supervise people under supervision.

Investigative Duties:
The U.S. Probation Officer will conduct investigations and prepare reports for the Court with recommendations for sentencing of individuals convicted of federal offenses. The incumbent will analyze any objections and determine an appropriate course of action following the disclosure of the presentence report to the parties, present the pre-sentence report and sentencing recommendations to the Court, and respond to judicial officer’s request for information and advice.

The U.S. Probation officer will testify in court as needed, as the basis for factual findings and guideline applications. The incumbent will serve as a resource to the Court to facilitate proper imposition of sentence. The incumbent will conduct home inspections and other community-based field contacts.

Supervision Duties:
The U.S. Probation Officer will supervise people under supervision to maximize adherence to imposed conditions, reduce risk to the community, and to provide correctional treatment. The incumbent will develop and implement supervision plans and maintain personal contact with people under supervision. The incumbent will investigate employment, sources of income, lifestyle and associates to assess risk and compliance.

Through assessment and counseling, the incumbent will be responsible for detection of substance abuse problems and implementation of the necessary treatment or violation proceedings of people under supervision. The U.S. Probation Officer will refer people under supervision to outside agencies, such as medical and drug treatment facilities, employment and training sources; as well as initiate contact, reply and seek information from organizations and persons (i.e., U.S. Parole Commission, Bureau of Prisons, and attorneys) concerning people under supervision, appropriate alternatives and sanctions.

The incumbent will report violations of the conditions of supervision to the appropriate authorities; prepare written reports on these violation matters and make recommendations for disposition. The incumbent will testify at court or parole hearings, preliminary interviews and other investigations, as required. The U.S. Probation Officer will maintain a detailed written record of case activity and will spends a percentage of time each week conducting community-based contact with people under supervision.

All probation officer positions require completion of 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.

In addition to meeting education requirements, candidates must possess the following required experience:

• To qualify…