U.S. Probation Officer Assistant (Fort Myers, FL)

Location: Fort Myers,Florida,United States

Position:                          U.S. Probation Officer Assistant (Pre-Sentence Investigation Focus)

Date Opened:                 September 30, 2025

Closing Date:                  Until filled with a preference for applications received on or before October 14, 2025

Location:                         Fort Myers, FL

Classification Level & Salary Range:  $47,949 - $81,480 (CL 24/1 – CL 25/61) **Starting salary depends entirely upon qualifications and eligibility**

Introduction:

The United States Probation Office for the Middle District of Florida is seeking qualified applicants for the position of United States Probation Officer Assistant in our Fort Myers Division. The Middle District of Florida is a progressive district that values continual growth and development and collaborative learning through shared experiences.  We believe that leadership is a shared responsibility of all team members, and we expect staff at all levels of the organization to lead from where they stand. We encourage creativity and ingenuity in problem solving.

Geographically, the district covers thirty-five counties from the Georgia border in the northeast to south of Naples on Florida’s southwest coast.  There are five divisional offices located in Tampa, Jacksonville, Ocala, Orlando, and Fort Myers, and satellite offices in Cocoa and Sarasota.

Probation Office Mission Statement:

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

Probation Office Vision Statement:

The Middle District of Florida Probation Office will be the gold standard for community corrections agencies. We will set the benchmark for best practices and continually seek to raise the bar. We will provide superior service, complete superior investigations, engage in superior supervision, and have the greatest positive impact on others, the community, and society. We will do so by equipping, empowering, and engaging a highly developed, talented, and motivated staff, one in which all members collaboratively cultivate a culture that embodies our core values and guiding principles.

Position Overview:

U.S. Probation Officer Assistants serve in a judiciary law enforcement position and provide technical support and assistance to probation officers in a wide range of areas, including assisting with compiling information for investigations; assisting with and supervising defendants and/or offenders; preparing and drafting reports and correspondence; and assisting with similar operational duties.

Representative Duties:

• Under the direct guidance of a supervisory officer or senior officer, supervise select lower-risk caseloads of offenders/defendants, which may include placing telephone calls, making home/office contacts and community/field contacts with an experienced officer, and maintaining files and case records.
• Under direct guidance, participate in select investigations as needed for pre-release/furlough, pre-sentencing, and bail reports. Draft and submit select reports and maintain related investigative files and case records. Observe and report to officers/supervisors on the lifestyle, personal problems, and needs of offenders/defendants.
• Assist officers by compiling criminal histories/profiles, running record checks through local and national databases and files, conducting inquiries with collateral agencies, and performing other similar activities. Visit or contact various local, state, and national law enforcement and regulatory agencies to collect and record information. Provide officers with verifiable and supportable documentation to assist in completion of reports and assist in identifying community resources to meet the special needs of offenders/defendants.
• Schedule and conduct urinalysis tests of offenders/defendants, following established procedures and protocols. Maintain paper and computerized records of test results. Inform officers regarding test results. Maintain and mail or transport tests and materials to laboratories for confirmation. Maintain chain of custody of urinalysis testing materials. Maintain inventory of supplies. Enter data and information into the office’s computerized database system. Testify, as necessary, before the court or Parole Commission. Where applicable, may assist officers and non-English speaking offenders/defendants, family members, and witnesses in translating speech, documents, and correspondence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.