Probation Officer

US District of Columbia Courts; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The US District of Columbia Courts is seeking a Probation Officer for the Family Court's CSSD team. The officer will work specifically with juveniles and their families, managing cases and providing supervision to ensure safe and successful outcomes.

The role emphasizes youth-focused case planning and coordination with court personnel to support services and compliance. This roster posting creates a list of qualified candidates for all vacancies.

Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor's degree in a social science field.
• At least two (2) years of specialized experience working with youth and families.
• Resume must clearly describe relevant experience and basic qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Works with juveniles and their families, handling case management and supervision activities.
• Performs supervision and service coordination to support youth outcomes.

Skills

Case management

Youth services

Family support

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in social science (social work, criminal justice, criminology, psychology, or sociology)

Job description

The Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Family Court, Court Social Services Division (CSSD), is accepting applications for the position of Probation Officer. The Probation Officer works specifically with juveniles and their families and is responsible for case management and supervision activities.

This announcement will create a roster/list of names for all Superior Court Probation Officer vacancies.

Required Education and Experience:

Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field of social science (i.e. social work, criminal justice, criminology, psychology, or sociology) and at least two (2) years of specialized experience working with youth and families, providing case planning, supervision, and service coordination.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience and that you meet the basic qualifications, or you will not be determined qualified for this position.

Maximum Entry Age:

First-time appointees to positions covered under law enforcement officer retirement provisions must not have reached their 37th birthday at the time of appointment. Applicants 37 years or older who have previous law enforcement officer experience under the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees' Retirement System and who have either a subsequent break in service or intervening service in a non-law enforcement officer position may have their previous law enforcement officer experience subtracted from their age to determine whether they meet

Driver's License and Driving Record:

The possession of a valid driver's license and having no license suspensions within the past 60 months or felony/misdemeanor driving convictions. the maximum age requirement.

The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts' values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency.