U.S. Probation Officer

United States Courts; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Eastern Probation and Pretrial Services seeks a probation and pretrial services officer to support the judiciary by conducting investigations, gathering information, and preparing reports with sentencing recommendations.

The incumbent interviews defendants and families, reviews offenses, prior records, financial status, and sources of collateral information, and coordinates with law enforcement, victims, schools, and community organizations as part of case evaluation and release decisions.

Qualifications

• Interviewing defendants and their families to gather information.
• Preparing investigations and case reports with recommendations for release or sentencing.
• Coordinating with law enforcement, victims, schools, churches, and community organizations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports for the Court with sentencing or release recommendations.
• Testify in court on guideline applications and provide interpretation of case law.
• Supervise persons under supervision to ensure adherence to conditions and risk reduction.

Skills

Interviewing defendants

Investigations

Report writing

Court testimony

Job description

Court Name/Organization Texas Eastern Probation and Pretrial Services

Overview of the Position By statute, probation and pretrial services officers serve in a judiciary law enforcement position and assist in the administration of justice and promote community safety, gather information, supervise defendants/persons under supervision, interact with collateral agencies, prepare reports, conduct investigations, and present recommendations to the court.

Location Tyler, Sherman, Plano, Beaumont, Texarkana, Lufkin, TX

Incumbent conducts investigations and prepares reports for the Court with recommendations concerning the release or sentencing of individuals who have been charged with or convicted of federal offenses. The preparation of these reports requires interviewing defendants and their families; investigating the offense, prior record, and financial status of the defendant; and contacting law enforcement agencies, attorneys, victims of the crime, schools, churches, and civic organizations. An integral part of this process is the interpretation and application of the U.S. Sentencing Commission Guidelines and relevant case law. Incumbent testifies in court as to guideline applications and serves as a resource to the Court to facilitate proper imposition of sentence. Analyze and respond to any objections. Incumbent testifies in court as to guideline applications and serves as a resource to the Court to facilitate proper imposition of sentence.

Incumbent supervises persons under supervision to maximize adherence to imposed conditions, reduce risk to the community, and provide correctional treatment. This is accomplished through personal contact with persons under supervision in office and community settings. Employment, source of income, lifestyle and associates are investigated to assess risk and measure compliance. Incumbent detects evidence of substance abuse and takes appropriate action, which may include implementing necessary treatment or initiating revocation proceedings. Incumbent also refers defendants/persons under supervision.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.