U.S. Probation Officer: Investigations & Supervision

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers is seeking U.S. Probation Officer candidates for CL-27/CL-28 positions in California. Incumbents conduct investigations and prepare reports on offenders' ability to pay fines, restitution, costs, and supervision requirements.

They interview offenders and families, review offenses and finances, and may testify in court to guidelines and sentencing variances. A complete PD is available on our site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Masters degree in a field related to the position, or a JD for CL-27.
• Two years of specialized experience for CL-28.
• Experience in probation, pretrial services, parole or corrections preferred.
• Strong human relations and interviewing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations and prepare reports on offender financial status and sentencing factors.
• Interview offenders, families, and agencies to gather information for reports.
• Testify in court on guideline applications and assist the court in sentencing.
• Develop supervision plans and monitor offender compliance with conditions.

Skills

Interviewing offenders

Testifying in court

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers is seeking U.S. Probation Officer candidates for CL-27/CL-28 positions in California. Incumbents conduct investigations and prepare reports on offenders' ability to pay fines, restitution, costs, and supervision requirements.

They interview offenders and families, review offenses and finances, and may testify in court to guidelines and sentencing variances. A complete PD is available on our site.