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U.S. Probation Office
U.S. Probation Officer
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What they do
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.
$62,812 / year median in Illinois
+5% projected growth
Job Description
U.S. Probation Officer U.S. Probation Office - 3.7 Urbana, IL Job Details Full-time $51,419 - $116,394 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Court setting experience Bachelor's degree Criminal investigation Law enforcement Full Job Description The U.S. Probation Office for the Central District of Illinois is currently accepting applications for a U.S. Probation Officer in the Urbana, IL divisional office. The Central District of Illinois serves 46 counties. Probation officers provide services to ten judges. Probation has 46 staff members in divisional offices located in Peoria, Rock Island, Springfield and Urbana. All incumbents must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the divisional office (within 45 minutes of the Urbana, IL office). Probation officers serve in a judiciary law enforcement capacity and assist in the fair administration of justice, provide community safety, conduct objective investigations, supervise defendants or offenders, interact with collateral agencies, prepare reports and present recommendations to the Court. The officers hired will be assigned to supervise defendants/offenders to maximize adherence to imposed conditions, reduce risk to the community, and to provide correctional treatment; detect and investigate violations and implement appropriate alternatives and sanctions; conduct preliminary interviews and other investigations as required; and maintain a detailed written record of case activity. Bachelor's Degree and one year of specialized experience is required. Candidates must not have reached their 37th birthday by the time of entry on duty. Candidates must visit our website for how to apply instructions: www.ilcp.uscourts.gov/career-opportunities. We will not accept a resume only for this position, your application packet will be incomplete.