U.S. Probation Officer

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U.S. Probation Officer

Description

Introduction and Representative Duties

ONE PROBATION TEAM ARIZONA

Our mission is to assist the Court in the fair administration of justice, providing unbiased, accurate information, facilitating lasting positive change in the people we assist and supervise, in order to protect and improve our community.

The U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Office for the District of Arizona is seeking an accomplished and self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills and strong work-ethic for the position of U.S. Probation Officer. In this role, high importance is placed on an individual who will embrace our mission and committing themselves to and believing in our vision of working together creatively to transform lives, enhancing the safety of our community.

Our fast paced, prestigious environment will provide opportunities for challenging and rewarding work as a member of the probation team. The successful individual must be able to thrive in an environment that promotes teamwork and professional enrichment where we commit to supporting and defending the U.S. Constitution, the worth and dignity of all people, defending their right to be treated with fairness and respect, believing that all people are capable of positive change through the use of evidence-based practices.

*NOTE: Interviews will be held the week of September 7, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona. This recruitment will be utilized to fill vacant positions as they become available throughout the district.

**The salary range listed above reflects the expected ENTRANCE salary of the position based on qualifications, experience, and duty location. The FULL salary range potential of this position is the target grade CL28
($71,583 - $121,753), and depends on duty location.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The United States Probation and Pretrial Services Office of the U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, is seeking a U.S. Probation Officers for multiple locations in Arizona. The U.S. Probation officer provides 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.

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 courts request for information and advice.
• Supervises defendants and persons under supervision in the community.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Occupational Information

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To qualify for this position, applicants must have a 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. 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 fields 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 aged 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

• The ability to speak and communicate in Spanish (all locations) and Native American languages used in Northern Arizona (Flagstaff).
• Masters degree from an accredited college or University.
• Knowledge of Evidence-Based Practices in community corrections.
  

Salary/Compensation: $67,845 - $71,583 per year

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