Federal Probation Officer: Investigations & Court Support

United States Courts; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Eastern Probation and Pretrial Services seeks a probation and pretrial services officer to support the judiciary by conducting investigations, gathering information, and preparing reports with sentencing recommendations.

The incumbent interviews defendants and families, reviews offenses, prior records, financial status, and sources of collateral information, and coordinates with law enforcement, victims, schools, and community organizations as part of case evaluation and release decisions.

Qualifications

• Interviewing defendants and their families to gather information.
• Preparing investigations and case reports with recommendations for release or sentencing.
• Coordinating with law enforcement, victims, schools, churches, and community organizations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports for the Court with sentencing or release recommendations.
• Testify in court on guideline applications and provide interpretation of case law.
• Supervise persons under supervision to ensure adherence to conditions and risk reduction.

Skills

Interviewing defendants

Investigations

Report writing

Court testimony

Job description

Texas Eastern Probation and Pretrial Services seeks a probation and pretrial services officer to support the judiciary by conducting investigations, gathering information, and preparing reports with sentencing recommendations.

The incumbent interviews defendants and families, reviews offenses, prior records, financial status, and sources of collateral information, and coordinates with law enforcement, victims, schools, and community organizations as part of case evaluation and release decisions.