Job Details for Special Offender Specialist
| Court Name/Organization | District of Columbia Probation Office |
| Overview of the Position | The position is located in the U.S. Probation Office in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. By statute, the probation officer serves in a judiciary law enforcement position and assists in the administration of justice and promotes community safety, gathers information, supervises offenders/defendants, interacts with collateral agencies, prepares reports, conducts investigations, and presents recommendations to the court. Officer specialists manage a caseload that includes a significant proportion of offenders/defendants of a specialized type and serve as local experts on cases of this type. The officer specialist also serves as the resident authority for the soliciting, negotiating, awarding, and monitoring of contracts with various entities, including agencies providing various services to the agency and the population it serves. The special offender specialist performs duties that involve high-risk issues, such as mental health treatment, substance and/or alcohol abuse, sex offenses, computer-related crimes, gangs, financial (white collar) crimes, or cases with location monitoring conditions. Intensive supervision is often required for high-risk offenders/defendants. Probation officer specialists must carry at least a 50 percent caseload, spending at least 50 percent of their time working with defendants and/or offenders. Officer specialists may guide the work of other staff. |
| Location | Washington, DC |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 11/26/2025 - 12/26/2025 |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | CL 29 |
| Salary | $96,438 - $156,792 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.dcp.uscourts.gov/career-opportunities |
| Announcement Number | 25-DC-12 |
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The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.