Probation & Pretrial Services Assistant: Court & Field Support

U.S. Probation Office; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Probation Office in Milwaukee seeks a dedicated Assistant Officer to support probation and pretrial services officers. You will assist with investigations, data collection, and reporting, while helping with court-related tasks and field visits as required.

Responsibilities include supervising a caseload under guidance, compiling histories for investigations, and assisting with pretrial services. Strong clerical skills and discretion are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of progressively responsible clerical/office experience indicated.
• Specialized experience as described later in the job posting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a caseload under supervision, including in-office, phone, and field contacts.
• Assist with presentence report investigations and compiling histories.
• Assist with pretrial services tasks, including court appearances and interviews.
• Respond to requests for information from judicial officers and may testify in court.
• Conduct and monitor drug screens and maintain related records.
• Monitor inactive/administrative cases and prepare related reports.

Skills

Case management

Interviewing

Report writing

Court appearance

Education

High school diploma

General clerical experience

Tools

Word processing software

Data entry systems

Court records databases

Job description

U.S. Probation Office in Milwaukee seeks a dedicated Assistant Officer to support probation and pretrial services officers. You will assist with investigations, data collection, and reporting, while helping with court-related tasks and field visits as required.

Responsibilities include supervising a caseload under guidance, compiling histories for investigations, and assisting with pretrial services. Strong clerical skills and discretion are essential.