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U.S. Probation Officer

United States Courts, New York, NY, United States


Court Name/Organization Georgia Middle Probation and Pretrial Services
Overview of the Position
The U.S. Probation Office for the Middle District of Georgia is accepting applications for the position of United States Probation and Pretrial Services Officer. The person selected for this position will be responsible for a wide variety of duties relating to the investigation of individuals charged with and/or convicted of federal crimes. The officer will be responsible for using evidence-based practices to maximize adherence to the court imposed conditions of supervision, reduce risk to the community and provide correctional treatment and re-entry services. Officers also make recommendations to the Court regarding pretrial release and imposition of sentences. These duties are accomplished through personal interaction with persons under supervision, collateral resources, and treatment providers both in the office and in the community. Officers will supervise persons under supervision convicted with a variety of offenses ranging in severity from misdemeanor cases committed on federal property to violent offenders and sex offenders. The officer is required to maintain a written account of work performed, investigate potential issues or violations, prepare written reports for the Court, and provide recommendations/testimony before the Court in some instances.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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