US Probation Officer at New York

JOB SUMMARY:

Come join the Southern District of New York U.S. Probation Office!

Please that this position is a Full Time / Provisional to Permanent, pending a favorable suitability determination by the court.

This position is located in the U.S. Probation Office, Southern District of New York.  By statute, probation officers serve in a judiciary law-enforcement position and assist in the administration of justice and promote community safety, gather information, supervise offenders, appear in court, interact with collateral agencies, prepare reports, conduct investigations, and present recommendations to the court. 

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• See "Key Requirements" under the Requirements section.

DUTIES:Back to top

INVESTIGATIVE DUTIES)
• Conducts investigations and prepares reports for the Court with recommendations for sentencing of individuals convicted of federal offenses.
• Analyzes any objections and determines appropriate course of action following the disclosure of the presentence report to the parties.
• Presents the presentence report and sentencing recommendations to the Court. Responds to judicial officer’s request for information and advice. Testifies in court as needed, as to the basis for factual findings and guideline applications. Serves as a resource to the Court to facilitate proper imposition of sentence.
• Field work, including home inspections, is required of all officers.

 

(SUPERVISION DUTIES)
• Supervises offenders to maximize adherence to imposed conditions, reduce risk to the community, and to provide correctional treatment. Develops and implements supervision plans.
• Maintains personal contact with offenders. Investigates employment, sources of income, lifestyle and associates to assess risk and compliance. Through assessment and personal interaction, is responsible for the identification of substance abuse, mental health and/or other anti-social behavioral issues, and implements  necessary interventions. Refers offenders to appropriate outside agencies, such as treatment, employment and/or vocational training resources.
• Initiates contacts with, replies to, and seeks information from organizations and persons (i.e., U.S. Parole Commission, Bureau of Prisons, and attorneys) concerning offenders’ appropriate alternatives and sanctions. Reports violations of the conditions of supervision to the appropriate authorities; prepares written reports on these violation matters, and makes recommendations for disposition. Testifies at court or parole hearings.
• Conducts preliminary interviews for the U.S. Parole Commission and other investigations, as required.
• Maintains a detailed written record of case activity.
• Field work is required of all supervision officers; the frequency of which is based on risk and need.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

Qualifying experience for the U.S. Probation Officer at the  CL-25 requires one year of specialized experience, including at least one year equivalent to work at the CL-23 level or completion of the requirements for a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and one of the following superior academic achievement requirements:
An overall "B" grade point average equaling 2.90 or better of a possible 4.0. Standing in the upper third of the class. 
- "3.5" average or better in the major field of study, such as business or public administration, human services management, industrial relations, or psychology. 
- Election to membership in Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma XI, or one of the National Honorary Scholastic Societies meeting the minimum requirements of the Association of College Honor Societies, other than Freshman Honor Societies.
 or 
- Completion of one academic year (30 semester or 45 quarter hours) of graduate work in a field of study closely related to the position
Qualifying experience for the U.S. Probation Officer at the  CL-27 requires two years of specialized experience, including at least one year equivalent to work at the CL-25 level or completion of a master’s degree in a field of study closely related to the position, or a Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

 

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field of academic study, such as criminal justice, criminology, social work, psychology, sociology, human relations, or business or public administration, which provides evidence of the capacity to understand and apply the legal requirements and human-relations skills involved in the position, is required for all probation officer positions.  In addition to meeting educational requirements, applicants must also have specialized experience or meet superior academic achievement requirements.  An applicant meeting the requirements qualifies for the minimum pay rate of that level, i.e., step 1.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
Daily contact with persons with known violent backgrounds. Frequent travel and contacts in potentially unsafe neighborhoods where criminal activity and violence occur regularly. Occasional visits to local, state and federal correctional facilities may be required. Officers may also be required to collect specimens and conduct drug and alcohol testing while out in field and/or in the office. 

Physical Requirements and Maximum Entry Age:
The duties of probation officers require the investigation and management of criminal offenders who present the potential for physical danger to officers and the public. In the supervision, treatment, and monitoring of these offenders, these duties require the ability for the incumbent to perform moderate to arduous physical exercise, including prolonged periods of walking and standing, acts of physical dexterity and coordination necessary to operate a firearm, and the performance of self-defense tactics. On a daily basis, officers face unusual mental and physical stress due to the regular risk of danger and the exposure to intense situations and sensitive information.

Because officers must be able to effectively deal with physical attacks and are subject to moderate to arduous physical exertion, applicants must be physically capable. Officers must possess, with or without corrective lenses, good distance vision in at least one eye and the ability to read normal size print. Normal hearing ability, with or without a hearing aid, is also required. Any severe health problems, such as physical defects, disease, and deformities that constitute employment hazards to the applicant and/or others, may disqualify an applicant. Examples of health problems that may be disqualifying are an untreated hernia, cardiovascular disorders, serious deformities or disabilities of the extremities, mental health disorders, fainting and/or seizure disorders, metabolic disorders, bleeding disorders, pulmonary disorders, and marked speech abnormalities

First-time appointees to positions covered under law-enforcement officer retirement provisions must not have reached their 37th birthday at the time of appointment.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

A written test is required for all qualified candidates.

Country: USA, State: New York, City: New York, Company: U.S. Courts.