U.S. Probation Officer; Supervision Division

The United States Probation Department for the Eastern District of New York is accepting applications for the position of U.S. Probation Officer within the Supervision Division. The department is comprised of two divisional offices (Brooklyn and Central Islip, New York), with the Brooklyn office being the headquarter office.

• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Sick Leave (11 days)
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement Benefits
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), a 401(k)-styled program with a government match of up to 5%
• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Flexible Benefits Program which includes medical and dependent care

Applicants must possess a four-year degree from an accredited college or university in a field of academic study such as criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, human relations, business or public administration, which provides evidence of the capacity to understand and apply the legal requirements and human relation skills involved in the position. In addition to possessing a four-year degree, applicants must also have two years of specialized experience or the completion of a master’s degree in a field of study closely related to the position or a Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

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/addiction treatment. Experience as a police officer, custodial or security officer, without any criminal investigative experience, is not creditable.

Additionally, transfer applicants must be current Federal Probation/Pretrial Services Officers in good standing, to include consistent, high quality past job experience.

• Experience as a probation officer on a federal, state or county level is desirable.
• Knowledge of federal law and the criminal justice system and how it relates to the roles and functions of a United States Probation Officer.
• Strong familiarity with techniques in supervising persons under supervision. Skill in working with violent and/or difficult individuals and implementing negotiation and motivation techniques.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Superior attention to detail.
• Knowledge of automated/internet resources and systems available for conducting background checks, criminal histories, and other investigative databases.