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United States Probation Officer
U.S. Courts
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United States, United States
Location
United States
Posted
June 22, 2026
Commute
Local Area
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Job Description
Summary The primary focus of the job is to fulfill statutory requirements to conduct pretrial and pre-sentence investigations, supervise offenders/defendants, make recommendations to the court, evaluate needs and conditions, and maximize compliance with minimal oversight. Probation/Pretrial Services Officers' performance assists the court in effectively processing probation and pretrial matters. A proper recommendation to the court maximizes the protection to the public. Responsibilities Enforce court-ordered supervision components and implement supervision strategies. Maintain personal contact with defendants and offenders. Investigate employment, sources of income, lifestyle, and associates to assess risk and compliance. Address substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, and similar problems and work with appropriate specialist to implement necessary treatment or violation proceedings, through assessment, monitoring, and counseling. Conduct investigations, prepare reports, an...