U.S. Probation Officer

United States Courts; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Southern Probation and Pretrial Services is seeking a U.S. Probation Officer (USPO) to perform investigations and supervise individuals on probation, parole, and supervised release.

Under general supervision of CUSPO, DCUSPO, and Supervisory Probation Officer, the USPO gathers background information, prepares reports with recommendations on detention or release, and communicates findings to the court. The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations and supervise people placed on probation, parole, and supervised release.
• Perform pretrial investigations to obtain background information and prepare court reports with recommendations on detention or release.
• Gather comprehensive factual information verified through collateral resources and provide written/verbal assistance to the court regarding pretrial procedures.

Job description

Court Name/Organization Illinois Southern Probation and Pretrial Services

Overview of the Position Under the general supervision of the CUSPO, DCUSPO, and Supervisory Probation Officer, the U.S. Probation Officer (USPO) conducts investigations and supervises people placed on probation, parole, and supervised release. Duties also may include conducting pretrial investigations to obtain background information and preparing reports for the court with recommendations on if a defendant should be detained or released on bond pending a disposition of the charge. The USPO gathers comprehensive factual information, which is verified through collateral resources, and provides written and/or verbal assistance to the court regarding pretrial procedures in a clear, logical, and concise format.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.