US Probation Officer - Court Services

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Conducts investigations and prepare reports for the Court with recommendations for release/detention or sentencing of individuals charged or convicted of federal offenses.

Performs thorough and independent investigations of the charges, offense conduct and victim impact and contacts law enforcement agencies and attorneys. Interviews defendants and their families; summarizes defendants' prior criminal records; investigates personal history, including education, physical and mental health conditions, alcohol and substance abuse history, employment, sources of income, lifestyle, and associates of defendants to assess and identify mitigating and aggravating sentencing factors, risk and likely future compliance under supervision and the need for correctional treatment, monitoring and counseling, and financial status.

Interviews victim(s) and provides victim impact statements to the Court.

Conducts home inspections and collects and verifies background data from various sources. The purpose of these activities is to gather the information needed to present factual reports to the Court for purposes of sentencing.

Interprets and applies policies and procedures, statutes, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, and relevant case law and demonstrate thorough knowledge of these sources through accurate calculations and correct selection of sentencing options in the presentence report.

Analyzes and responds to any objections related to the presentence investigation. This may include resolving disputed issues and presenting unresolved issues to the Court for resolution.

Responds to judicial officers' requests for information and advice.

Testifies in court as to the basis for factual findings and guideline applications.

Serves as a resource to the Court and maintains detailed written records of case activity.

Complies with the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees and Court confidentiality requirements and consistently demonstrates sound ethics and judgment.

Other duties, as directed.