U.S. Probation Officer: Field & Court Support

United States Courts; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Probation Office in the Northern District of Illinois is recruiting a full-time U.S. Probation Officer. This Judiciary law enforcement role supports the District Court by supervising offenders and providing investigative reports and testimony as needed.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and one year of specialized experience, with opportunities to interview offenders, assess risk, and coordinate with federal agencies. Some activities may occur in the field as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least one year of specialized experience after degree.
• Proficiency in producing reports and documents using office technology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations and prepare court reports with recommendations.
• Interview offenders and families; collect background data from sources.
• Enforce supervision components and assess risk and compliance.
• Schedule and conduct tests; maintain chain of custody and records.
• Testify in court regarding factual findings and guideline applications.

Skills

Investigations

Report writing

Interviews

Risk assessment

Court testimony

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The U.S. Probation Office in the Northern District of Illinois is recruiting a full-time U.S. Probation Officer. This Judiciary law enforcement role supports the District Court by supervising offenders and providing investigative reports and testimony as needed.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and one year of specialized experience, with opportunities to interview offenders, assess risk, and coordinate with federal agencies. Some activities may occur in the field as needed.