• Job Description

  Req#: 837965500
  The U.S. Probation Office of the Eastern District of Virginia has an unwavering commitment to recruit, maintain and retain a diverse workforce with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. It is our belief that a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment will help us better serve our communities and carry out our mission.
  
  Duties
  
  
  The U.S. Probation Office for the Eastern District of Virginia is accepting applications for the position of U.S. Probation Officer Classification
  27. 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. This position may be in Norfolk, Newport News, Richmond, Alexandria or Manassas depending on office requirements. Multiple positions may be hired from this announcement.
  
  Responsibilities
  
  
  Requirements
  
  
  1) Applicants must be citizens of the United States and have no criminal record.
  2) Tests to determine grammar 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 the 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) 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.
  6) Mandatory Direct Deposit participation for payment of salary.
  7) Employees of the U. S. Probation Office are covered by the Court Personnel System and are Excepted Service appointments.
  
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  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.
  
  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. Specialized experience includes progressively responsible experience, gained after completion of a bachelor's 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.

• About the company

  The judicial branch of government is made up of the court system. The Supreme Court is the highest court in the country. The nine justices are nominated by the president and must be approved by the Senate (with at least 51 votes). There are lower Federal courts but they were not created by the Constitution.

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