Federal Probation Officer: Risk & Community Safety

United States Courts; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Probation Office in Mobile, Alabama, seeks a self-motivated, detail-oriented probation officer for a full-time, permanent position. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field and strong verbal/written communication and computer skills.

Advanced degree is preferred. Responsibilities include investigations, report preparation, sentencing recommendations, and offender supervision with evidence-based practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills and typing proficiency required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with limited supervision and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain knowledge of the Probation Office mission, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct investigations and prepare reports for the Court with sentencing recommendations.
• Interview offenders and families; collect information for presentence reports and collateral investigations.
• Present presentence reports and sentencing recommendations to the Court; testify in court as needed.
• Supervise offenders to maximize compliance and reduce risk to the community using evidence-based practices.
• Maintain contact with offenders through office visits, community visits, and phone.
• Complete investigative reports and conduct preliminary interviews.

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

U.S. Probation Office in Mobile, Alabama, seeks a self-motivated, detail-oriented probation officer for a full-time, permanent position. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field and strong verbal/written communication and computer skills.

Advanced degree is preferred. Responsibilities include investigations, report preparation, sentencing recommendations, and offender supervision with evidence-based practices.