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Job Details for U.S. Probation Officer Specialist (Supervision Division)

Court Name/Organization New York Eastern Probation Office
Overview of the Position New York Eastern Probation has an opportunity for a Probation Officer Specialist (POS) in our Brooklyn Office. The primary duty of the incumbent will be to manage a caseload that includes a significant proportion of persons under supervision (PUS) of a specialized type and serve as local expert on cases of this type. Specialties can include drug and alcohol, mental health, special PUS, intensive supervision, workforce development, alternative court programs, sex offender and other similar specialties. Travel to the Central Islip office will be required to fulfill the duties of this position.
Location Brooklyn, NY
Opening and Closing Dates 12/19/2025 - Open Until Filled
Appointment Type Permanent
Classification Level/Grade CL 29
Salary $99,325 - $161,486
Announcement Number 25-17
Link to Job Announcement

Position Description

  • Performs supervision responsibilities for PUS in both general and specialized cases.
  • Enforces court-ordered supervision components and implements supervision strategies. Maintains personal contact with PUS. Investigates employment, sources of income, lifestyle, and associates to assess risk and compliance. Addresses substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, and similar problems and implements the necessary treatment or violation proceedings, through assessment, monitoring, and counseling.
  • Identifies needs of PUS relative to implementation of Evidence Based Practices (EBP) and manages such specialized cases. Serves as in-house authority to other probation officers and members of management, regarding all aspects of EBP.
  • Participates in the development of programs to implement evidence-based practices supervision and case management techniques.
  • Participates in ongoing EBP training and education opportunities to further develop and/or enhance techniques and skills relating to PUS investigation, supervision practices and specialized area(s). Determines and evaluates available resources.
  • Assists with statistical data collection regarding the evidence-based programs utilized in the district and their outcomes to determine effectiveness. Participates in developing a system to review existing and new EBP research findings.
  • Knowledge of drug and alcohol treatment policies and protocols, as well as appropriate resources. Skill in supervising PUS with specialized needs/situations, including substance abuse. Ability to provide guidance to line officers, the Court, and other agencies regarding area of specialization. Knowledge of U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and related appellate case law.
  • Knowledge of investigative techniques and skills in investigating PUS backgrounds, activities, finances, and determining legitimacy of their income. Knowledge of the Bail Reform Act. Knowledge of negotiation and motivation techniques.
  • Knowledge of how other judicial processes and procedures relate to the officer’s roles and responsibilities. Knowledge of federal law and the criminal justice system particularly as it relates to federal probation and pretrial services in the area of specialization, and parole policies and procedures. Knowledge of surrounding community and available community resources.
  • Knowledge of sentencing guidelines, statutes, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and applicable case law. Ability to apply changes in the law as appropriate. Knowledge of techniques in supervising PUS who are high-risk or have specialized needs. Skill in supervising PUS with specialized needs, risk assessment, and developing appropriate alternatives and sanctions to non-compliant behavior.
  • Skill in conducting legal research related to complex and difficult legal issues while supervising PUS who are high risk or have specialized needs. Skill in analyzing and summarizing legal concepts and issues. Skill in legal reasoning and critical thinking. Skill in dealing with violent and/or difficult people. Skill in counseling PUS to maintain compliance to conditions of their release. Skill in evaluating and applying sentencing guidelines in complex cases. Ability to discern deception and act accordingly. Ability to follow safety procedures.
  • Ability to identify and evaluate needs, develop proposals, and implement programs. Ability to conduct training and provide consultation. Ability to interview people with diverse backgrounds, their families and others in the community to obtain the information needed. Ability to apply sentencing guidelines and make appropriate recommendations. Ability to work under deadlines.

Qualifications

To qualify for this opportunity, applicant must have three years of specialized experience, including one year as a probation/pretrial officer with the U.S. Courts.

Specialized experience is defined as progressively responsible experience gained after completion of a bachelor’s degree, in such fields as probation, pretrial services, parole, corrections, criminal investigations, or work in substance/addictive treatment.  Experience as a police officer, custodial or security officer, other than any criminal investigative experience, is not credible.

This position requires considerable technical expertise in the general work of probation officers. The candidate chosen for this position must have knowledge of current research, programs, and practices of Evidence Based Practices.

A demonstrated skill in supervising PUS with specialized needs/situations, such as, substance abuse, mental health, etc. is a must. The specialist must have demonstrated the ability to work with challenging PUS and handle complex supervision investigations and a willingness to assist other officers in supervising these difficult cases.

Miscellaneous

  • Performs supervision responsibilities for PUS in both general and specialized cases.
  • Enforces court-ordered supervision components and implements supervision strategies. Maintains personal contact with PUS. Investigates employment, sources of income, lifestyle, and associates to assess risk and compliance. Addresses substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, and similar problems and implements the necessary treatment or violation proceedings, through assessment, monitoring, and counseling.
  • Identifies needs of PUS relative to implementation of Evidence Based Practices (EBP) and manages such specialized cases. Serves as in-house authority to other probation officers and members of management, regarding all aspects of EBP.
  • Participates in the development of programs to implement evidence-based practices supervision and case management techniques.
  • Participates in ongoing EBP training and education opportunities to further develop and/or enhance techniques and skills relating to PUS investigation, supervision practices and specialized area(s). Determines and evaluates available resources.
  • Assists with statistical data collection regarding the evidence-based programs utilized in the district and their outcomes to determine effectiveness. Participates in developing a system to review existing and new EBP research findings.
  • Knowledge of drug and alcohol treatment policies and protocols, as well as appropriate resources. Skill in supervising PUS with specialized needs/situations, including substance abuse. Ability to provide guidance to line officers, the Court, and other agencies regarding area of specialization. Knowledge of U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and related appellate case law.
  • Knowledge of investigative techniques and skills in investigating PUS backgrounds, activities, finances, and determining legitimacy of their income. Knowledge of the Bail Reform Act. Knowledge of negotiation and motivation techniques.
  • Knowledge of how other judicial processes and procedures relate to the officer’s roles and responsibilities. Knowledge of federal law and the criminal justice system particularly as it relates to federal probation and pretrial services in the area of specialization, and parole policies and procedures. Knowledge of surrounding community and available community resources.
  • Knowledge of sentencing guidelines, statutes, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure and applicable case law. Ability to apply changes in the law as appropriate. Knowledge of techniques in supervising PUS who are high-risk or have specialized needs. Skill in supervising PUS with specialized needs, risk assessment, and developing appropriate alternatives and sanctions to non-compliant behavior.
  • Skill in conducting legal research related to complex and difficult legal issues while supervising PUS who are high risk or have specialized needs. Skill in analyzing and summarizing legal concepts and issues. Skill in legal reasoning and critical thinking. Skill in dealing with violent and/or difficult people. Skill in counseling PUS to maintain compliance to conditions of their release. Skill in evaluating and applying sentencing guidelines in complex cases. Ability to discern deception and act accordingly. Ability to follow safety procedures.
  • Ability to identify and evaluate needs, develop proposals, and implement programs. Ability to conduct training and provide consultation. Ability to interview people with diverse backgrounds, their families and others in the community to obtain the information needed. Ability to apply sentencing guidelines and make appropriate recommendations. Ability to work under deadlines.

Application Info

Applicants must submit a complete application packet to include all the required documents listed below in one PDF document:

  • Letter of interest (not to exceed two pages) outlining the applicant’s relevant qualifications, skills, and experience necessary to perform the position, as well as how their selection would benefit the district.
  • What have you done to: (1) Contribute to a positive work culture and environment in your office; (2) Further develop your leadership skills; (3) Develop those officer that are less tenured than yourself and prepare them for leadership opportunities in the future.
  • Resume
  • Federal Judiciary Branch Application for Employment – AO78 (which can be obtained on agency’s website at www.nyep.uscourts.gov under Job Applicants/Internships).

Qualified applicants should upload their documents using our HR Employment Application System located at: HR Employment Application System

All Submissions must be received by 5 p.m. on the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Due to the volume of applications received, the United States Probation Department will only communicate with those individuals who will be selected for an interview.

The U.S. Probation Department, Eastern District of New York is not authorized to reimburse candidates for interview or relocation expenses.

The Department reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the announcement, or to fill the position sooner than the preference date, any of which may occur without prior written or other notice.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.