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12/30/2024 to 01/31/2025
$47,033 - $55,465 per year
CL 24
4 vacancies in the following locations:
No
No
Occasional travel - As needed
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
Excepted
1
No
Yes
25-24
826191200
NOTE: Please DO NOT CLICK the blue "Apply" button below. Applications will NOT be received. For information and details regarding this position and to apply, visit the District of Arizona employment website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/azduscourts/jobs/4771019/probation-officer-assistant
POSITION OVERVIEW
The United States Probation and Pretrial Services Office of the U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, is seeking Probation Officer Assistant(s) in Phoenix, Tucson and Yuma. The officer assistant serves in a judiciary law enforcement position, under the direction and guidance of a Supervisory Probation Officer. The incumbent will provide technical support and assistance to probation officers in a wide range of areas, including assisting with compiling information for investigations; assisting with supervision of persons under supervision; preparing and drafting reports and correspondence; appearing in court for violation proceedings and sentencings; and related duties.
*NOTE: The salary range listed above reflects the expected ENTRANCE salary range of the position based on qualifications, experience and location. The FULL salary range potential of this position is $47,033 - $83,524.
DRUG TESTING
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION OR CLEARANCE
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
- Under the guidance and direction of a supervisor, or senior officer, conduct collateral investigations for districts throughout the country; draft and submit collateral reports, which may include placing telephone calls, making home/office contacts, and community/field contacts, as well as maintaining files and case records.
- Under the guidance and direction of an officer, supervise select lower-risk caseloads of persons under supervision.
- Conduct selected investigations (as needed) for pre-release/furlough, pre-sentencing, and violation reports.
- Draft and submit selected reports and maintain related investigative files and case records. Observe and report to officers/supervisors on the lifestyle, personal problems, and needs of persons under supervision.
- Assist probation officers in the performance of presentence investigations, including compiling criminal histories/profiles, running record checks through local and national databases and files, conducting inquiries with collateral agencies, and similar activities.
- Visit or contact various local, state, and national law enforcement and regulatory agencies to collect and record information. Provide officers with verifiable and supportable documentation to assist in completion of probation reports.
- Schedule, conduct and monitor urinalysis collection from persons under supervision, following established procedures and protocols. Maintain paper and computerized records of test results. Inform officers regarding test results.
- Maintain and mail or transport tests and materials to laboratories for confirmation. Maintain chain of custody of urinalysis testing materials. Maintain inventory of supplies. Enter data and information into the offices computerized database system.
- Monitor inactive cases to include immigration cases. Prepare violation and related reports on inactive cases when violation behavior is detected and appear in court on the violation matter.
- Testify, as necessary, before the court or Parole Commission.
- Participate in ongoing training and development in order to remain abreast of advanced techniques.
- Run periodic record checks on a caseload of deportation cases.
- Photograph and fingerprint persons under supervision.
- Caseload will primarily consist of Spanish speaking persons.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in a field of academic study, such as criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, human relations, or business or public administration.
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
Applicants must submit the following:
- Cover letter that supports your work experience as it relates to the position.
- Resume that includes complete work and salary history, and education.
- Your two most recent performance evaluations (strongly preferred). Letters of recommendation may be substituted if no evaluations are available. One letter of recommendation must be from a current or recent supervisor.
For information and details regarding this position and to apply, visit our website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/azduscourts/jobs/4771019/probation-officer-assistant
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
For information and details regarding this position and to apply, visit our website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/azduscourts/jobs/4771019/probation-officer-assistant
SELECTION PROCESS
Prior to appointment, the selectee considered for the position will be required to submit credit reports and be subject to a criminal records check. The selectee will also 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 a condition of employment, the 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. Probation reserves the right to amend or withdraw any announcement without written notice to applicants. If a subsequent vacancy of the same position becomes available within a reasonable time of the original announcement, the Chief U.S. Probation Officer or designee may elect to select a candidate from the original qualified applicant pool.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/826191200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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