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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS To qualify for this position, applicants must have 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, or business or public administration. The successful applicant must have at least two years of specialized experience directly associated with case management/investigative work. Progressively responsible experience is gained after completion of their degree in such field as probation, pretrial services, parole, corrections, criminal investigations, or work substance/addiction treatment. Applicants must be physically capable, have good vision and normal hearing ability. First time appointees must not have reached their 37th birthday at the time of appointment. Applicants age 37 or over with previous federal hazardous duty experience under the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees' Retirement System may be eligible for appointment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Preference may be given to applicants who have more than two years specialized experience and a master's degree from an accredited college or university in a field of academic study of criminology, psychology, sociology, human relations, business or public administration or related field. Preference may be given to applicants who can communicate effectively in Spanish. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES - Conducts investigations, assesses risk of nonappearance and danger to the community, provides bail release and sentencing recommendations to the court, and supervises defendants and persons under supervision. - Prepares reports, analyzes objections to court reports and determines the appropriate course of action. - Presents reports with the type of bail and conditions to be met by the defendant if released and sentencing recommendations to the court. - Interviews defendants and persons under supervision and their families. - Investigates offenses. - Checks prior records and financial status of persons under supervision. -Consults with law enforcement agencies, attorneys, victims, and community resources. - Responds to the court's request for information and advice. - Supervises defendants and person under supervision in the community. - Other duties as assigned.
POSITION OVERVIEW The United States Probation and Pretrial Services Office of the U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, is seeking an officer in Yuma. The U.S. Probation Officers provide detailed background information regarding individuals before the Court, to assist judges in making informed bail release and sentencing decisions. Officers also supervise and monitor individuals in the community who are under federal supervision. The person selected for this position will have contact with confidential material, which is protected under confidentiality regulations. Disclosure of any confidential information to the outside public is prohibited.