PROBATION OFFICER ASSISTANT

ANNOUNCEMENT NO.: 2023-04 UNITED STATES PROBATION OFFICER ASSISTANT Full-time/Regular, Excepted Service Abingdon, Virginia CL24 ($44,816 - $70,679) Starting salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The U.S. Probation Office for the Western District of Virginia, a combined district for probation and pretrial services, is currently accepting applications for the position of U.S. Probation Officer Assistant. U.S. Probation Officer Assistants serve in a judiciary law enforcement position under the direct supervision of a U.S. Probation Officer or Supervisory U.S. Probation Officer and provide technical and operational support and assistance to probation officers in a variety of areas, including investigations, reports, and supervision. The Western District Probation Office currently consists of 54 employees who support 8 judicial officers and staff located in seven divisional offices (Abingdon, Big Stone Gap, Charlottesville, Danville, Harrisonburg, Lynchburg, and Roanoke). More than one position may be filled. Travel including overnight, within and outside the district, is required. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES • Assist officers in the performance of select investigations, including compiling history profiles, running record checks through local and national databases and files, conducting inquires 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 those under supervision. • Under the guidance and direction of a Probation Officer, supervise select lower-risk cases, which may include placing telephone calls, making home/office contacts and community/field contacts, and maintaining case files and case records. • Conduct selected investigations as needed for pre-release/furlough, presentence, and bail reports. Draft and submit selected reports and maintain related investigative files and case records. Observe and report to officers/supervisors on the lifestyle, personal problems, and ne