U.S. Probation Officer

United States Courts; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Courts in Pierre, SD, seeks a full-time Probation & Pretrial Services Officer. The role supports the administration of justice, community safety, and objective investigations, supervising defendants and preparing reports with detailed case documentation.

You will interact with collateral agencies and present recommendations to the Court. Officers investigate and prepare bail and presentence reports, supervise defendants to reduce risk, and may travel to surrounding areas as needed.

Job description

Overview of the Position The U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota is seeking a full-time Probation & Pretrial Services Officer in Pierre, SD. U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers play an integral role in the administration of justice, community safety, conduct objective investigations, supervise defendants and persons under supervision, interact with collateral agencies, prepare reports, maintain a detailed written record of case activity, and present recommendations to the Court. Officers investigate and prepare bail and presentence reports for the Court and/or supervise defendants and persons under supervision to reduce risk to the community and foster lawful self-management.*Open to considering candidates who live in the areas of Rosebud, Eagle Butte, Standing Rock, Crow Creek, Lower Brule or other surrounding areas. However, this position will be supervised out of the Pierre office, so occasional travel will be required.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.