U.S. Probation Officer

Treatment; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota seeks a full-time Probation & Pretrial Services Officer in Rapid City, SD.

The role involves investigating and supervising defendants, preparing bail and presentence reports, and coordinating with collateral agencies to ensure public safety. Responsibilities include maintaining detailed case records, presenting recommendations to the Court, and ensuring lawful self-management by supervisees.

Qualifications

• Experience in criminal justice or related field preferred.
• Ability to prepare clear written reports and summaries.
• Strong Interagency collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct objective investigations and supervise defendants or persons under supervision.
• Interact with collateral agencies and prepare comprehensive case reports.
• Maintain detailed written records of case activity and present recommendations to the Court.

Skills

Investigative skills

Report writing

Agency collaboration

Court liaison

Job description

The U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota is seeking a full-time Probation & Pretrial Services Officer in Rapid City, 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.

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