U.S. Probation Officer/Middle District of Florida (Tampa Division)

Location: Tampa Division,None,None

United States Probation Officer/Middle District of Florida (Tampa Division)

Opens:  May 23, 2024- Until filled

CL 27 - CL 28 ($58,030 - $113,078*)

* Starting salary commensurate with work experience, previous federal government service, and prior pay history. Promotion potential to CL 28 for the successful candidate hired below CL 28 based on performance and funding.

Introduction: 

Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

The United States Probation Office for the Middle District of Florida is seeking qualified applicants for the position of United States Probation Officer in our Tampa Division, which is comprised of three separate offices (specific location to be determined). Geographically, the district covers thirty-five counties from the Florida-Georgia border in the northeast to south of Naples on Florida’s southwest coast.  

District Mission Statement:

The mission of the Middle District of Florida Probation Office is to protect the public, promote the fair and impartial administration of justice, and facilitate meaningful positive changes in the lives of others.

Position Overview: 

Conduct investigations and prepare reports for the United States District Court, the United States Parole Commission, and the Federal Bureau of Prisons, regarding the background and activities of individuals charged with, or convicted of, federal offenses; and submit recommendations to the court at sentencing, during community supervision, and during other phases of the judicial process. Provide supervision of individuals in the community; enforce court-ordered supervision components and implement evidenced-based supervision strategies tailored to individual needs. Maintain personal contact with defendants and offenders. Investigate employment, sources of income, lifestyle, and associates to assess risk and compliance. Address non-compliance, substance use disorders, mental health, domestic violence, and similar problems and implement the appropriate monitoring, restrictions, and interventions.

Qualifications:

Qualifications must be met at the time of the application.

Required:

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, business or public administration, or other closely related field which provides evidence of the capacity to understand and apply the legal requirements and human relations skills involved in the position.

In addition to meeting education requirements, candidates must also possess the following:

• To qualify for the CL 27 Level: A minimum of two (2) years of specialized experience; or completion of a master’s degree in a field of study closely related to the position, or a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, is required.

Specialized Experience: Progressively responsible experience, gained after completion of a bachelor’s degree, in such fields as probation, pretrial services, parole, corrections, criminal investigations, public administration, human relations, social work, psychology, mental health treatment or work in substance/addiction treatment. Experience as a police officer, custodial, or security officer, other than any criminal investigative experience, is not creditable.

A writing skills assessment is required before being selected for an interview. 

Court Preferred Skills:

• Applicants must possess good writing and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of Evidence Based Practices, risk and needs principles.
• Proficient in computer usage including word processing and database applications.
• Unquestioned integrity.
• The ability to exercise initiative in handling problems encountered while performing assigned duties.
• A demonstrated history of strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively meet deadlines.
• The ability to perform in a team-oriented work environment.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast paced and challenging environment.

Physical Requirements and Maximum Entry Age:

The duties of probation officers require the investigation and supervision of individuals charged or convicted of criminal offenses and who present physical danger to officers and to the public. The supervision,