U.S. Probation Officer Assistant

U.S. District Court - District of Arizona; Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff, Yuma (AZ, AZ, AZ, AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ONE PROBATION TEAM ARIZONA is seeking a Probation Officer Assistant in the District of Arizona to support probation and pretrial services. The role involves assisting with investigations, supervision, report drafting, and court appearances for individuals under supervision, in a fast-paced judiciary environment.

Qualified candidates will hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and possess at least one year of specialized experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field such as criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, human relations, or business/public administration.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to CL-23 to work at CL-24.
• Preference for Spanish language ability.
• Master’s degree or coursework toward a master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft and submit selected reports and maintain investigative files and case records.
• Assist probation officers with presentence and bail investigations, including compiling histories and running records.
• Visit local, state, and national agencies to collect information and provide documentation to officers.
• Schedule and monitor urinalysis collection and maintain related records.
• Maintain custody of testing materials and manage laboratory transport and data entry.

Skills

Spanish language

Interpersonal skills

Strong work ethic

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, human relations, or business/public administration

Master's degree or coursework toward a master's degree

Job description

ONE PROBATION TEAM ARIZONA

Interviews will be held in person the week of October 12th in Tucson, Arizona.

MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to assist the Court in the fair administration of justice, providing unbiased, accurate information, facilitating lasting positive change in the people we assist and supervise, in order to protect and improve our community.

The U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Office for the District of Arizona is seeking an accomplished and self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills and strong work-ethic for the position of Probation Officer Assistant. In this role, high importance is placed on an individual who will embrace our mission and committing themselves to and believing in our vision of working together creatively to transform lives, enhancing the safety of our community.

Our fast-paced, prestigious environment will provide opportunities for challenging and rewarding work as a member of the probation team. The successful individual must be able to thrive in an environment that promotes teamwork and professional enrichment where we commit to supporting and defending the U.S. Constitution, the worth and dignity of all people, defending their right to be treated with fairness and respect, believing that all people are capable of positive change through the use of evidence-based practices.

*NOTE: The salary range listed above reflects the expected ENTRANCE salary range of the position based on qualifications, experience and location. The FULL salary range potential of this position is $44,701 – $80,265.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The United States Probation and Pretrial Services Office of the U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, is seeking Probation Officer Assistant(s) in Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff, and Yuma. The officer assistant serves in a judiciary law enforcement position, under the direction and guidance of a Supervisory Probation Officer. The incumbent will provide technical support and assistance to probation officers in a wide range of areas, including assisting with compiling information for investigations; assisting with supervision of persons under supervision; preparing and drafting reports and correspondence; appearing in court for violation proceedings and sentencings; and related duties.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Draft and submit selected reports and maintain related investigative files and case records. Observe and report to officers/supervisors on the lifestyle, personal problems, and needs of persons under supervision.
• Assist probation officers in the performance of presentence and or bail investigations, including compiling criminal histories/profiles, running record checks through local and national databases and files, conducting inquiries with collateral agencies, and similar activities.
• Visit or contact various local, state, and national law enforcement and regulatory agencies to collect and record information. Provide officers with verifiable and supportable documentation to assist in completion of probation reports.
• Schedule, conduct and monitor urinalysis collection from defendants and persons under supervision, following established procedures and protocols. Maintain paper and computerized records of test results. Inform officers regarding test results.
• Maintain and mail or transport tests and materials to laboratories for confirmation. Maintain chain of custody of urinalysis testing materials. Maintain inventory of supplies. Enter data and information into the office’s computerized database system..
• Testify, as necessary, before the court or Parole Commission.
• Run periodic record checks on a caseload of deportation cases.
• Photograph and fingerprint persons under supervision.
• Cover court hearings and maintain chronological records.
• Where applicable, may serve as an interpreter for officers and for non-English speaking defendants or family members as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The successful applicant must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field of academic study, such as criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, human relations, or business or public administration, and one year of specialized experience equivalent to the CL-23 to work at the CL-24.

Applicants must be physically capable, have good vision and normal hearing ability. First-time appointees must not have reached their 37th birthday at the time of appointment. Applicants age 37 or over with previous federal hazardous duty experience under the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees’ Retirement System may be eligible for appointment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to those applicants that have the ability to communicate effectively in Spanish.

Preference will be given to those applicants who possess a master’s degree or have completed course work toward a master’s degree.

SELECTION PROCESS

Prior to appointment, the selectee considered for the position will be required to submit credit reports and be subject to a criminal records check. The selectee will also undergo a medical examination and drug screening. Upon successful completion of the medical examination and drug screening, the selectee may then be appointed provisionally, pending a favorable suitability determination by the court. In addition, as a condition of employment, the incumbent will be subject to ongoing random drug screening, updated background investigations every five years and, as deemed necessary by management for reasonable cause, may be subject to subsequent fitness-for-duty evaluations.

Probation reserves the right to amend or withdraw any announcement without written notice to applicants. If a subsequent vacancy of the same position becomes available within a reasonable time of the original announcement, the Chief U.S. Probation Officer or designee may elect to select a candidate from the original qualified applicant pool.

Applicants must submit the following:

• Cover letter that supports your work experience as it relates to the position.
• Resume that includes complete work and salary history, and education.
• Your two most recent performance evaluations (strongly preferred). Letters of recommendation may be substituted if no evaluation is available. One letter of recommendation must be from a current or recent supervisor.

Attachments should be submitted only as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) documents. Other formats are not acceptable.

Applications will be considered complete when the online application and all required attachments (in proper format) are received by the Human Resources Division.

Applications and/or attachments received after the closing date may not be considered.

The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, or to withdraw the announcement, any of which may occur without prior written or other notice. In the event that a position becomes vacant in a similar classification, within a reasonable time of the original announcement, the court may elect to select a candidate from the applicants who responded to the original announcement without posting the position.

Only qualified applicants will be considered for this position. Employees of the U.S. District Court serve under “Excepted Appointments” and are considered “at will” employees (except for probation officers who may be removed for cause). Federal Civil Service classifications or regulations do not apply; however, court employees are entitled to substantially the same benefits as other Federal Government employees.

The initial appointment to this position is provisional pending the successful completion of the required background checks and/or investigations. The U.S. District Court is a drug-free workplace and the applicant selected will be required to participate in a drug screening test prior to employment.

All information provided by applicants is subject to verification and background investigation. Applicants are advised that false statements or omission of information on any application materials or the inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment or dismissal after being employed.

Participation in the interview process will be at the applicants own expense and relocation expenses will not be provided.

All promotions are subject to the approval of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.

The position is subject to the mandatory electronic fund transfer (EFT) participation for payment of net pay (i.e. Direct Deposit).

Non-citizens may be interviewed and considered for employment, but employment offers will only be made to individuals who qualify under one of the exceptions in 8 U.S.C. §1324b(a)(3)(B). In most cases, this means that an offer of employment cannot be made unless the candidate is a lawful permanent resident who is seeking U.S. citizenship as explained below. Under 8 U.S.C. §1324b(a)(3)(B), a lawful permanent resident seeking citizenship may not apply for citizenship until he or she has been a permanent resident for at least five years (three years if seeking naturalization as a spouse of a citizen), at which point he or she must apply for citizenship within six months of becoming eligible, and must complete the process within two years of applying (unless there is a delay caused by the processors of the application). Non-citizens who have not been permanent residents for five years will be required to execute an affidavit that they intend to apply for citizenship when they become eligible to do so.

The U.S. Probation Office for the District of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity Employer