Probation Officer Assistant — Court Services Path

Austin Community College; Washington; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid holidays per year

Paid annual leave

Optional health benefits

Student Loan Forgiveness for Public Service Employees

On-site fitness facility

Job summary

A governmental agency is seeking a Probation Officer Assistant to supervise low-risk offenders and assist with presentence investigations. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and demonstrate strong skills in legal research, effective communication, and the use of automated systems. This full-time position is located in Washington, DC and requires proficiency in handling varied caseloads and maintaining thorough records. Applicants must possess the ability to interact with diverse populations and comply with various reporting guidelines.

Qualifications

• Skill in evaluating and applying sentencing guidelines.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and discern deception.
• Experience in counseling and maintaining compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist probation officers with presentence investigations.
• Supervise a low-risk caseload and maintain case records.
• Conduct urine tests and maintain relevant records.

Skills

Conducting legal research

Dealing with difficult people

Counseling persons under supervision

Effective communication

Using automated systems

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college

Tools

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Automated databases

Job description

A governmental agency is seeking a Probation Officer Assistant to supervise low-risk offenders and assist with presentence investigations. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and demonstrate strong skills in legal research, effective communication, and the use of automated systems. This full-time position is located in Washington, DC and requires proficiency in handling varied caseloads and maintaining thorough records. Applicants must possess the ability to interact with diverse populations and comply with various reporting guidelines.