A Probation Officer or Correctional Treatment Specialist supervises criminal offenders who have been placed on probation as part of a court sentence. Meets with offenders and families, monitors activities, and checks to see that the terms of the probation are being followed. Arranges social services for the offender such as drug rehab or job training; writes reports and recommendations to the court.
$66,454 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)
U.S. Probation Officer District of Columbia Probation Office Washington, DC Job Details $68,346 - $133,178 a year 20 hours ago Qualifications Probation case management Criminal procedure Statutory legal research Report writing in community supervision Mid-level Domestic violence situation handling Regulatory legal research Background check investigation techniques Substance abuse counseling Investigation evidence collection Case law analysis Domestic violence intervention Legal knowledge in community supervision Working with individuals with mental health conditions Investigative reports Risk assessment Managing clients as a supervision officer Investigating compliance violations Data collection Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders Legal support investigation Client progress monitoring (community supervision) Substance abuse services in social work Full Job Description Job Details for U.S. Probation Officer Court Name/Organization District of Columbia Probation Office Location Washington, DC Opening and Closing Dates 07/06/2026 - Open Until Filled Appointment Type Permanent Classification Level/Grade
CL-27/28
Salary $68,346 - $133,178 Announcement Number 26-DC-12 Position Description Depending upon the classification of the selected candidate, he/she may be required to complete some or all of the following duties and responsibilities: Conduct investigations and prepare reports for the court with recommendations, which requires interviewing defendants, person(s) under supervision, and their families, as well as collecting background data from various sources. An integral part of this process is the interpretation and application of policies and procedures, statutes, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedures, and may include U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, Monographs, and relevant case law. Track legal developments and update staff and the court. Enforce court-ordered supervision conditions and implement supervision strategies. Maintain personal contact with defendants and person(s) under supervision. Investigate employment, sources of income, lifestyle, and associates to assess risk and compliance. Address substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, and similar problems and implement the necessary treatment or violation proceedings, through assessment, monitoring, and counseling. The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
