The Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Family Court, Court Social Services Division (CSSD) is accepting applications for the position of Probation Officer. The Probation Officer works specifically with juveniles and their families and is responsible for case management and supervision activities.
This announcement will create a roster/list of eligible applicants for all non-bilingual vacancies. The roster will remain active for six (6) months from the closing date.
Summary
The Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Family Court, Court Social Services Division (CSSD) is accepting applications for the position of Probation Officer. The Probation Officer works specifically with juveniles and their families and is responsible for case management and supervision activities.
This announcement will create a roster/list of eligible applicants for all non-bilingual vacancies. The roster will remain active for six (6) months from the closing date.
50% or less - Travel within the D.C. Metropolitan area and some travel outside of this locality.
Local travel includes but is not limited to: Home visits, school visits, community meetings, community projects, etc.
Outside travel includes but is not limited to: Residential treatment facilities and other Court Social Service Division activities within the U.S.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time - This position requires some weekend work.
United States Citizens or individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residency or authorized by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service to work in the United States.
The Probation Officer is responsible for case management and supervision activities, which include conducting investigations, comprehensive report writing, completing home, school and curfew checks, Family Group Conferencing (FGC), coordinating supportive and rehabilitation services directly participating in community based alternative activities and educational trips, providing Balanced and Restorative Justice (BARJ) Drop-In supervision (to include meal planning and preparation and some Saturday hours). The Probation Officer monitors the conduct of youth under supervision, participates in case conferences, produces written reports and oral presentations with recommendations to judicial officers and partner stakeholders regarding case progression and service needs, and is a representative on various committees.
Brief Description of Duties:
Conducts face-to-face interviews with youth, family and identified individuals active in the maturation of the youth; analyzes youth’s risk to public safety and develops one or more of, but not limited to, the following: Pre-trial reports, Pre-disposition reports, and Post disposition Probation supervision plans/agreements.
Supervises a diverse caseload in regular and specialized units including BARJ Drop-In Centers.
May supervise and assist interns, volunteers and para-professionals assigned to the unit.
Makes an independent evaluation of the youth’s compliance status, adjusts Pre and Post disposition supervision service plans and makes recommendations during various phases consistent with statutes embodied in the D.C. Official Code.
Exhibits the knowledge and the utilization of community or other identified resources in the discharge of duties and for the benefit of assigned youth.
Maintains files, records and case-related documents (CourtView/TAPS and original hard copies) in a well-organized manner.
Prepares accurate and proficient reports and makes oral and written presentations of facts, which impact the judicial decision-making process as well as the rehabilitation of the youth and his/her family.
Conducts home, school, and placement visits and monitors court-ordered curfews in accordance with the classification of supervision.
Performs other duties (community activities for youth and families, educational/recreational trips, college tours, etc.) as assigned, consistent with established Division and Branch performance standards.
You must successfully pass a Fingerprinting background check.
You must successfully pass a Child Protection Registry Check.
Probation period of (one) 1 year.
Law enforcement officer retirement provisions observed.
CPR and fingerprint checks subject to reinvestigation every two (2) years.
First-time appointees to positions covered under law enforcement officer retirement provisions must not have reached their 37th birthday at the time of appointment. Applicants 37 years or over who have previous law enforcement officer experience under the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees' Retirement System and who have either a subsequent break in service or intervening service in a non-law enforcement officer position may have their previous law enforcement officer experience subtracted from their age to determine whether they meet the maximum age requirement.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, you must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of experience working in an environment that serves the public and experience working with youth and/or families.
Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience, and that you meet the basic qualifications, or you will not be determined qualified for this position.
You must upload a copy of your college transcript or degree for consideration. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, a list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking.
First-time appointees to positions covered under law enforcement officer retirement provisions must not have reached their 37th birthday at the time of appointment. Applicants 37 years or over who have previous law enforcement officer experience under the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees' Retirement System and who have either a subsequent break in service or intervening service in a non-law enforcement officer position may have their previous law enforcement officer experience subtracted from their age to determine whether they meet the maximum age requirement.
Applicants must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and access to transportation.
You must submit copies of your education: i.e. transcripts or images of your degree, a copy of your Motor Vehicle Operator's Permit/License, and SF-50 if applicable or your application will not be considered.
The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts’ values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency.
Please note that authorization for the release of your adult criminal record, revealing any convictions and forfeitures, and any criminal cases currently pending before the courts is required. A criminal history records check will be conducted if you are selected for the position.
Education
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. You must upload a copy of your college transcript or degree for consideration. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, a list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking.
Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must upload a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript at the time of application to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
Additional information
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive Federal civil service.
Please note there is a mandatory one year probationary period for all new court employees.
All required information must be received by the vacancy announcement closing date.
The Court Social Services Division (CSSD) operates a non-weaponized probation system—staff do not carry weapons. Staff prioritize safety through effective communication, de-escalation strategies, relationship-building, and nonviolent approaches to juvenile supervision. CSSD is committed to protecting the safety of its staff and youth by investing in ongoing training, including Tactical and Communication Techniques (TACT) Level II, which equips staff with advanced skills for managing high-risk situations without the use of force.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
This is not a federal position.
The District of Columbia Courts is an independent branch of the District of Columbia Government and is not under the authority of the City Mayor or the D. C. Council. DC Courts' appropriation comes directly from Congress. All DC Courts non-judicial employees receive federal benefits for the following programs: Life Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Health Insurance and Workers Compensation.
Please click on the following for more information about these benefits:
Annual Leave: New full-time employees earn four (4) hours of annual leave biweekly. After three years of service this increases to six (6)hours biweekly, and at 15 years it increases to eight(8)hours biweekly. Most military, federal and District of Columbia government service counts toward the time required to go into the next higher annual leave category. Employees can carry over no more than 240 hours of annual leave into the next leave year.
Sick Leave is used for personal medical needs, care of a family member, or adoption related purposes. Full-time employees earn four(4)hours of sick leave biweekly. This leave can be accrued without limit.
In addition to the federal health plans, the DC Courts offer employees supplemental vision and dental plans as well as a commuter transit benefit subsidy, for a maximum of $150 a month. There are 26 pay periods in the year.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure that you meet the basic qualification requirements. Answers submitted in the questionnaire must be supported on your resume.
Your resume must reflect the relevant experience and that you meet the minimum qualifications or your application will not be considered. You may preview questions for this vacancy.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
This is not a federal position.
The District of Columbia Courts is an independent branch of the District of Columbia Government and is not under the authority of the City Mayor or the D. C. Council. DC Courts' appropriation comes directly from Congress. All DC Courts non-judicial employees receive federal benefits for the following programs: Life Insurance, Retirement Benefits, Health Insurance and Workers Compensation.
Please click on the following for more information about these benefits:
Annual Leave: New full-time employees earn four (4) hours of annual leave biweekly. After three years of service this increases to six (6)hours biweekly, and at 15 years it increases to eight(8)hours biweekly. Most military, federal and District of Columbia government service counts toward the time required to go into the next higher annual leave category. Employees can carry over no more than 240 hours of annual leave into the next leave year.
Sick Leave is used for personal medical needs, care of a family member, or adoption related purposes. Full-time employees earn four(4)hours of sick leave biweekly. This leave can be accrued without limit.
In addition to the federal health plans, the DC Courts offer employees supplemental vision and dental plans as well as a commuter transit benefit subsidy, for a maximum of $150 a month. There are 26 pay periods in the year.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the vacancy questionnaire. Afterward, click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
District of Columbia Courts
Moultrie Building
500 Indiana Avenue, NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20001
United States
Next steps
Once your completed application is received, your qualifications will be evaluated to determine your rating. The qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. A writing test is required, and qualified candidates will be notified of the date and time of their testing. All applicants will be notified of the outcome.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the vacancy questionnaire. Afterward, click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
District of Columbia Courts
Moultrie Building
500 Indiana Avenue, NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20001
United States
Next steps
Once your completed application is received, your qualifications will be evaluated to determine your rating. The qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. A writing test is required, and qualified candidates will be notified of the date and time of their testing. All applicants will be notified of the outcome.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
