U.S. Probation Officer (PHX & TUC)

Salary : $65,850.00 - $67,566.00 Annually

Location : Phoenix and Tucson, AZ

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 25-23

Department : U.S. Probation

Division : Phoenix or Tucson Division

Opening Date : 12 / 30 / 2024

Closing Date : 1 / 31 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Arizona

Introduction and Representative Duties

THE ONE PROBATION TEAM ARIZONA

MISSION STATEMENT

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 : The salary range listed above reflects the expected ENTRANCE salary of the position based on qualifications and experience. The FULL salary range potential of this position is $59,074 - $118,112.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The United States Probation & Pretrial Services Office of the U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, is seeking U.S. Probation Officer(s) in Phoenix and Tucson. The U.S. Probation Office performs two functions for the U.S. District Court. Probation officers provide detailed background information regarding convicted defendants and persons under supervision to assist judges in making informed sentencing decisions. Officers also supervise and monitor persons under supervision 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

Occupational Information

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, which is progressively responsible experience gained after completion of their degree in such fields as probation, pretrial services, parole, corrections, criminal investigations, or work in 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 will be given to those applicants who possess a master's degree or have completed course work towards such a degree and / or can communicate effectively in Spanish.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit the following :

Go to our web site : to submit an online application, including the items listed above.

Attachments should be submitted only as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) documents. Other formats are not acceptable.

Applications will be considered complete when the online application and all required attachments (in proper format) are received by the Human Resources Division.

Applications and / or attachments received after the closing date may not be considered.

Applicant Information

The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, or to withdraw the announcement, any of which may occur without prior written or other notice. In the event that a position becomes vacant in a similar classification, within a reasonable time of the original announcement, the court may elect to select a candidate from the applicants who responded to the original announcement without posting the position.

Only qualified applicants will be considered for this position. Employees of the U.S. District Court serve under "Excepted Appointments" and are considered "at will" employees (except for probation officers who may be removed for cause). Federal Civil Service classifications or regulations do not apply; however, court employees are entitled to substantially the same benefits as other Federal Government employees.

The initial appointment to this position is provisional pending the successful completion of the required background checks and / or investigations. The U.S. District Court is a drug-free workplace and the applicant selected will be required to participate in a drug screening test prior to employment.

All information provided by applicants is subject to verification and background investigation. Applicants are advised that false statements or omission of information on any application materials or the inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment or dismissal after being employed.

Participation in the interview process will be at the applicant's own expense and relocation expenses will not be provided.

All promotions are subject to approval of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.

The position is subject to the mandatory electronic fund transfer (EFT) participation for payment of net pay (i.e. Direct Deposit).

Non-citizens may be interviewed and considered for employment, but employment offers will only be made to individuals who qualify under one of the exceptions in 8 U.S.C. §1324b(a)(3)(B). In most cases, this means that an offer of employment cannot be made unless the candidate is a lawful permanent resident who is seeking U.S. citizenship as explained below. Under 8 U.S.C. §1324b(a)(3)(B), a lawful permanent resident seeking citizenship may not apply for citizenship until he or she has been a permanent resident for at least five years (three years if seeking naturalization as a spouse of a citizen), at which point he or she must apply for citizenship within six months of becoming eligible, and must complete the process within two years of applying (unless there is a delay caused by the processors of the application). Non-citizens who have not been permanent residents for five years will be required to execute an affidavit that they intend to apply for citizenship when they become eligible to do so.

The U.S. Probation Office for the District of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Judicial employees are entitled to standard federal benefits, such as paid vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays, and retirement benefits to include a defined benefit program (4.4% of gross pay; 4.9% of gross pay for LEO-Law Enforcement Officers) and a 401(k) styled program known as the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), which provides an immediate government match of up to 5%.

Optional benefits include health and life insurance, dental and vision insurance, and a Flexible Benefits Program offering medical and dependent care reimbursement.

I certify that I have attached my resume (separate from the application), a cover letter, and two of my most recent performance evaluations to the application. I understand that these are the required documents in order to be considered for the position.

I understand that in order to be considered for the position, I must provide my two most recent performance evaluations; I understand letters of recommendation maybe substituted if evaluations are not available and one should be from a current or recent supervisor. I have attached or included my two most recent performance evaluations / letters of recommendation (or a combination of the two) with the application.

Are you a current employee of the Federal Judiciary?

I understand that I must meet Maximum Entry Age requirements for primary law enforcement positions; I am under the age of 37; OR after subtracting the months of Federal Service worked in a primary covered position, age is less than age 37. My year of birth is provided below :

This position handles a caseload that will primarily consist of Spanish speaking persons. Do you speak Spanish?

Required Question

Salary : $59,074 - $118,112