Job Details for Assistant U.S. Probation Officer

Incumbent must:

• Have good knowledge of court operations and functions;
• Fluency in English and Spanish languages (written, oral, and translation);
• Knowledge in the use of Windows, MS Office/Word, computer literacy;
• Typing skills preferable;
• Possess valid driver's license and vehicle
• Availability to work irregular hours (nights & weekends) 

Requirements: Must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field of academic study, such as criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, human relations, social work, counseling, or business/public administration. In addition, one year of specialized experience equivalent to work at the next lower grade is required. Specialized experience is defined as that gained after completion of a bachelor's degree, in such fields as probation, pretrial services, parole, corrections, criminal investigation, and substance/addiction treatment work.

Medical Requirements and Maximum Entry Age: Prior to appointment, the selectee considered for this position will undergo a medical examination and drug screening. Upon successful completion of the medical examination and drug screening, the selectee may then be appointed provisionally, pending a favorable suitability determination by the court. In addition, as conditions of employment, incumbent will be subject to ongoing random drug screening, updated background investigations every five years and, as deemed necessary by management for reasonable cause, may be subject to subsequent fitness-for-duty evaluations. The medical requirements and the essential job functions derived from the medical guidelines for probation officers, pretrial services officer and officer assistants are available for public review at: www.uscourts.gov. First-time appointees to positions covered under law enforcement retirement provisions must not have reached their 37th birthday at the time of the appointment, (Title 5, U.S.C. Chapters 83 & 85). Applicants age 37 or over who have prior law enforcement officer experience under Civil Retirement System or the Federal Employees' Retirement System and who have either a subsequent break in service or intervening service in a non-law enforcement officer position may have their previous law enforcement experience subtracted from their age to determine whether they meet the maximum age requirement.

Additional Requirements: Hazardous duty (law enforcement) officers must also successfully pass an Office of Personnel Management (security/sensitive) background investigation and will be subject to an updated background investigation every five years. Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or eligible to work in the United States. A written examination will be provided to qualified candidates. An interview will be granted depending upon the written examination results.