Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

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 This job is being filled at many locations nationwide. Click through to Avue to select the specific location(s) for which you are interested in applying. Responsibilities 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.

**$23.96 / hour**

At CoreCivic, our employees
are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a
responsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking a **Correctional Counselor** who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an
institutional, secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated to
making an impact for the people and communities we serve.

Perform routine duties of a Correctional Counselor is a uniformed, security trained member of the Unit Management Team responsible for resolving daily inmate issues before they become significant matters, incidents or grievances.

+ Perform routine duties of a **Correctional Counselor** is a uniformed, security trained member of the Unit Management Team responsible for resolving daily inmate issues before they become significant matters, incidents or grievances.

+ Ensure that services and programs are delivered to inmates assigned to the unit at a time and manner as designed.

+ Maintain a caseload of inmates with the primary purpose of resolving daily living issues before they expand into significant incidents.

+ Make daily rounds through assigned units talking with staff and inmates, observing operations and interactions between staff and inmates in the unit, ensuring the unit is operating in a safe and secure manner and anticipates situations.

+ Conduct one-on-one meetings with inmates regarding grievance or potential grievance matters and resolve the situation within the framework of policy.

**Qualifications:**

+ High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.

+ One year of correctional officer experience required; two or more years experience preferred.

+ Additional education may be substituted for the experience on a year-for-year basis.

+ A valid driver's license is required.

+ Minimum Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

_CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE – including Disability/Veteran._