Federal Probation Officer: Investigations & Supervision

U.S. Courts - Western District of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Courts - Western District of Texas in Austin, TX, is seeking a United States Probation Officer to support pre- and post-conviction supervision. The role involves investigations, preparing reports, and presenting recommendations to the court with occasional travel.

The incumbent will perform duties across probation investigations, supervision of defendants, and ancillary office support. A bachelor’s degree is required, with possible advancement to higher classification and potential

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, human relations, business or public administration.
• Unquestioned integrity and exemplary character.
• Age under 37 at appointment unless prior federal law enforcement experience.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Investigative Officer Duties: conduct investigations, prepare court reports with sentencing recommendations, interview offenders and families, contact law enforcement, attorneys, victims, schools and community groups.
• Supervision Officer Duties: supervise released offenders, assess risk, document violations and provide testimony and disposition recommendations.
• Officer Assistant Duties: assist investigations, visit local agencies for records, collect urine samples and maintain records.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

U.S. Courts - Western District of Texas in Austin, TX, is seeking a United States Probation Officer to support pre- and post-conviction supervision. The role involves investigations, preparing reports, and presenting recommendations to the court with occasional travel.

The incumbent will perform duties across probation investigations, supervision of defendants, and ancillary office support. A bachelor’s degree is required, with possible advancement to higher classification and potential