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

Court Name/Organization Florida Southern Probation and Pretrial Services
Overview of the Position Supervise defendants/persons under supervision to provide positive lifestyle changes and to maximize compliance to court-imposed conditions, reduce risk to the community, and provide correctional treatment. Assess risk, develop objectives and strategies for controlling risk, and address identified needs. Utilize evidence-based practices into daily activities and interactions involving defendants/persons under supervision. Maintain personal contact with defendants/persons under supervision by way of both office-based visits and home/community contacts which could take place in unsafe neighborhoods or environments where illegal activities and violence could occur. Investigates employment, sources of income, lifestyle and associates to assess risk, needs and compliance. Responsible for detection of substance abuse through assessment and implements the necessary treatment referrals and/or violation proceedings. Report violations of the conditions of supervision to the court and appropriate authorities. All officers should initiate contact and seek information from organizations or persons such as the U.S. Parole Commission, Bureau of Prisons, other probation officers and attorneys, concerning behavior and conditions of supervision. Detect and investigate violations and implement appropriate alternatives and sanctions. Report violations of the conditions of supervision to the appropriate authorities. Prepare reports, which may include application of U.S. Sentencing Commission revocation guidelines and make recommendations for disposition. Testifies at court or parole hearings. Perform all other duties as assigned.
Location Southern District of Florida , FL
Opening and Closing Dates 05/26/2026 - 09/30/2026
Appointment Type Permanent
Classification Level/Grade CL 27 - CL 28
Salary $63,615 - $123,961
Link to Court Careers Information https://www.flsd.uscourts.gov/job-listings
Announcement Number 2026-PRB-05
Link to Job Announcement

Position Description

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Monitor persons under supervision to maximize adherence to imposed conditions, reduce risks to the community, and provide correctional treatment
  • Maintain personal contact with persons under supervision through office, home and community contacts conducted in-person, by telephone or by virtual means if deemed appropriate
  • Conduct regular field activities to include non-traditional hours, and weekends or holidays and may be required to respond to situations outside of normal business hours
  • Make referrals to appropriate outside agencies such as mental health/drug treatment facilities and employment/training agencies
  • Investigate employment, sources of income, lifestyle, and associates to assess risk and compliance
  • Address substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, and similar issues and implement the necessary treatment through assessment, monitoring, and counseling
  • Assess risk levels of persons under supervision using assessment tools, and employ Evidence-Based Practices, monitoring, restrictions, and interventions to address risk
  • Conduct home inspections and collect and verify background information from various sources to gather the information needed to present factual reports to the Court for hearing purposes
  • Interprets and apply policies and procedures, statutes, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, and relevant case law Court proceedings
  • Communicate and collaborate with other organizations and persons (such as the U.S. Parole Commission, Bureau of Prisons, law enforcement, treatment facilities, and attorneys) concerning persons under supervision behavior and the conditions of supervision
  • Identify and investigate violations and implement appropriate alternatives and sanctions
  • Maintain detailed records of all case activities
  • Report violations of the conditions of supervision to the appropriate authorities, prepare written reports and make recommendations for disposition
  • Testify in court as to the basis for factual findings and guideline applications
  • Other duties, as directed

Application Info

Send all attachments in one email message to the HR Mailbox. All attachments must be in Microsoft Word (.doc; .docx) or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format.

Email address: flsd_hrmail@flsd.uscourts.gov

Subject Line: Probation Officer 2026-PRB-05

Attachments:

  • AO 78 – Federal Judiciary Branch Application for Employment
  • Hazardous duty supplement
  • Detailed resume
  • Copy of your most recent performance evaluation

The AO78 and Hazardous Duty Supplement is available on the court's website.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.