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United States Probation Office - Connecticut |
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Job Title:
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Probation Officer |
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Job Category:
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Law Enforcement/Security |
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Part of the United States District Court, the U.S. Probation Office for the District of Connecticut assists the Court in both probation and pretrial functions through investigating and supervising individuals charged with or convicted of federal crimes.
Conducts investigations and prepares reports for the court with recommendations for release or detention of defendants and sentencing of individuals convicted of federal offenses. The preparation of these reports requires interviewing persons under investigation or supervision and their families, investigating the offense, prior record, and financial status of persons under supervision, and contacting law enforcement agencies, attorneys, victims of the crimes, schools, churches, and civic organizations. An integral part of this process is the interpretation and application of the U.S. Sentencing Commission guidelines and relevant case law.
Following the disclosure of the reports to the parties, analyzes any objections and determines an appropriate course of action. Such actions include resolving disputed issues and/or presenting unresolved issues to the court for resolution.
Prepares presentence reports, bail investigation reports, and sentencing recommendations to the court. Responds to judicial officer's request for information and advice. Testifies in court as to the basis for factual findings and guideline applications. Serves as resource to the court to facilitate proper imposition of sentence. Supervises clients to maximize adherence to imposed conditions, reduce risk to the community, and to provide correctional treatment.
Maintains personal contact with persons on supervision through office and community visits. Investigates employment, sources of income, lifestyle, and associates, to assess risk and compliance. Responsible for detection of substance abuse, and through assessment and counseling, implements the necessary treatment or violation proceedings. Refers persons to appropriate outside agencies regarding needs, such as medical and drug treatment, employment, housing, and educational or vocational training.
Initiates contacts with, replies to and seeks information from organizations and persons such as the U.S. Parole Commission, Bureau of Prisons, other probation officers, and attorneys, concerning supervised persons' behavior and conditions of supervision. Detects and investigates violations and implements appropriate alternatives and sanctions. Reports violations of the conditions of supervision to the appropriate authorities. Prepares reports, which may include application of the U.S. Sentencing Commission revocation guidelines. Makes recommendations for disposition. Testifies at court or parole hearings.
Conducts preliminary interviews and other investigations as required. Maintains a detailed written record of case activity. Performs all other duties as assigned.
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see full posting:
https://www.ctp.uscourts.gov/career-opportunities |
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Degree:
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Bachelors |
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Job Location:
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New Haven, Bridgeport, Hartford - Connecticut - USA |
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Zipcode:
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06510 |
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01/17/2023 |
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United States Probation Office - Connecticut |
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United States Probation Office - Connecticut |
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