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Job Title : Probation Officer
Company  US Courts
Location Norfolk, a, VA

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Salary $45125 to $87923
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Contact Information
Contact:  Apply online at: http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=80297521
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 JOB DESCRIPTION
US Courts
Sub Agency: U.S. Probation
Job Announcement Number:
09-P006N

Probation Officer
SALARY RANGE: 45,125.00 - 87,923.00 USD per yearOPEN PERIOD: Friday, April 03, 2009
to Saturday, April 03, 2010
SERIES & GRADE: CL-1811-27/27POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 28DUTY LOCATIONS: vacancy(s) in one of the following locations: 1 vacancy - VA - Norfolk, all
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals.
JOB SUMMARY:
The U.S. Probation Office for the Eastern District of Virginia is accepting applications for the position of U.S. Probation Officer Classification 27 or 28, for our Norfolk/Newport News Division. By statute, probation officers serve in a judiciary law enforcement capacity.
An incumbent hired at the CL 27 level will be eligible for promotion to the CL 28 level without further competition. More than one position may be available.
Send Mail to:
U.S. Probation
401 Courthouse Square
Alexandria, VA 22314-5797
US
For questions about this job:
Johanna Jones
Phone: 703-299-2316
Email: VAEP Jobs@vaep.uscourts.gov
 
 JOB REQUIREMENTS
09-P006N

Probation Officer
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
To qualify for Classification 27, the incumbent must have had 2 years specialized experience after the attainment of a bachelor?s degree, including at least 1 year equivalent to work at the Classification 25 level.
To qualify for Classification 28, the incumbent must have had 3 years specialized experience after attainment of a bachelor?s degree, including at least 1 year equivalent to work at the Classification 27 level.
Specialized experience includes progressively responsible experience, gained after completion of a bachelors degree, in such fields as probation, pretrial services, parole, corrections, criminal investigations, or work in substance/addiction treatment. Experience as a police, custodial, or security officer, other than any criminal investigative experience, is not creditable.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field of academic study, such as criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, or public administration, which provides evidence of the capacity to understand and apply the legal requirements and human relations skills involved in the position.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
After appointment, you will be subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
You can be appointed into this position as long as you have not reached your 37th birthday.
MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE: First-time appointees to positions covered under law enforcement officer retirement provisions must not have reached their 37th birthday at the time of appointment. Applicants 37 or over who have previous law enforcement officer experience under the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees? Retirement System and who have either a subsequent break in service or intervening service in a non-law enforcement officer position, may have their previous law enforcement officer experience subtracted from their age to determine whether they meet the maximum age requirement.
Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
Prior to appointment, the candidate considered for this position will undergo a medical examination and drug screening. Upon successful completion of the medical examination and drug screening, the candidate may then be appointed provisionally, pending a favorable suitability determination by the Court. In addition, as conditions of employment, the incumbent will be subject to ongoing random drug screening, updated background investigations every 5 years and, as deemed necessary by management for reasonable cause, may be subject to subsequent fitness-for-duty evaluations.

The medical requirements and the essential job functions derived from the medical guidelines for United States Probation Officers are available for public review at Http://www.uscourts.gov/.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1) Applicants must be citizens of the United States and have no criminal record.
2) Tests to determine level of automation/typing and writing skills will be given to all candidates interviewed.
3) Final candidates will undergo a local background investigation with law enforcement agencies, as well as a check of financial and credit records.
4) Employment is contingent upon outcome of a favorable OPM background investigation. The candidate selected will be hired provisionally pending the outcome of this investigation. An unsatisfactory background investigation may result in termination of employment.
5) The candidate selected may be required to reimburse the Probation Office the cost of their training should they terminate employment within 2 years.
6) Employees of the U.S. Probation Office are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees which is available to applicants for review upon request.
7) Mandatory Direct Deposit participation for payment of salary.
8) Employees of the U.S. Probation Office are covered by the Court Personnel System and are Excepted Service appointments.
9) Mandatory attendance at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Charleston, South Carolina, for 6 consecutive weeks.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
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You will be evaluated based upon the score you achieve on the written test required for this position. Please review the "How to Apply" instructions for information about registering for the examination.
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 site specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
You will be evaluated based upon how well you perform on a skill(s) test related to the requirements of this position.
 
 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES,  DUTIES, TASKS
09-P006N

Probation Officer
Additional Duty Location Info:1 vacancy - VA - Norfolk, all
MAJOR DUTIES:
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REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: A United States Probation Officer (USPO) conducts investigations; prepares required reports; provides recommendations to the Court; and, interprets and applies U.S. Sentencing guidelines and relevant case law. A USPO supervises defendants/offenders to maximize adherence to imposed conditions and reduce risk to the community; provides treatment; detects and investigates violations and implements appropriate alternatives and sanctions; conducts preliminary interviews and other investigations as required; and, maintains a detailed written record of case activity. A USPO also performs any other related duties required.
HOW TO APPLY
JOB BENEFITS AND OTHER INFORMATION
09-P006N

Probation Officer
BENEFITS:
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.
Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci
New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr
You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV
You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
You can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans. More Info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FSA
OTHER INFORMATION:
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This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.
If you are selected at a grade lower than the highest shown in this listing, you will be placed under a career development plan and can be non-competitively promoted when you successfully complete the requirements for the higher grade.
You will be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
 


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