U.S. Probation Officer Job in Yuma, AZ

Vacancy No. 25-49 Department U.S. Courts
Salary $59,133.00 to $65,919.00 Grade 27 to 27
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 6/20/2025 Close Date 7/11/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Yuma, AZ


Summary

For information and details regarding this position, visit the District of Arizona employment website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/azduscourts/jobs/4976005/u-s-probation-officer-yuma

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Duties

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.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION OR CLEARANCE AGE RESTRICTIONS DRUG TESTING

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

Qualifications

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.

Education

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, human relations, or business or public administration.

Additional information

This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.

Benefits

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You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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.

Required Documents

- 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 evaluation is available. One letter of recommendation must be from a current or recent supervisor.

Attachements should be submitted only as Microsoft Work 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 formant) are received by the Human Resources Division. Applications and/or attachments received after the closing date may not be considered.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

How to Apply

Applications are only accepted on our website at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/azduscourts/jobs/4976005/u-s-probation-officer-yuma

Agency contact information

Michelle Lindsay
Address
U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
401 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
US

Next steps

For information and details regarding this position, visit the District of Arizona employment website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/azduscourts/jobs/4976005/u-s-probation-officer-yuma


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