Pretrial Services

The U.S. Pretrial Services & Probation Officer serves in a judiciary law enforcement position. Officers encourage long term positive change for the individuals they serve by fairly administering justice and providing investigative and supervision services while protecting the community. Multiple positions may be filled.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conducts investigations, prepares reports, investigates offenses, investigates clients background for sentencing.
• Interviews persons under supervision and their families, investigating the offense of conviction, prior record, and financial status of defendants. Other contacts may include the home, community, employers, law enforcement agencies, attorneys, victims of crimes, and other civic or community agencies.
• Interprets and application of the U.S. Sentencing Commission guidelines and relevant case law to make recommendations on sentencing.
• Monitor and supervise defendants and persons under federal supervision, enforces court conditions, and provides treatment opportunities for positive lifestyle changes.
• Addresses persons under supervision adherence with the conditions of supervision, the reduction of risk to the community, and correctional treatment.
• Maintains personal contact with persons under supervision through contacts in the office and in the community; investigates employment, sources of income, lifestyle and associates to assess risk and compliance.
• Responsible for detection of substance abuse, assessment, and counseling and addressing those areas of concern.
• Investigates violations of the conditions of supervision and implements appropriate alternatives and sanctions.
• Prepares fact-based reports for the court or parole authorities, which may include interpretation of U.S. Sentencing Commission revocation guidelines, making recommendations for disposition; and testifying at court and parole hearing. Interacts with organizations such as the U.S. Parole Commission, Bureau of Prisons, military parole authorities, and attorneys concerning client supervision conditions.
• Travel within and outside the district/state may be required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.