The U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Office for the District of Arizona is seeking an accomplished and self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills and strong work-ethic for the position of Probation Officer Assistant. In this role, high importance is placed on an individual who will embrace our mission and committing themselves to and believing in our vision of working together creatively to transform lives, enhancing the safety of our community.
The United States Probation and Pretrial Services Office of the U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, is seeking Probation Officer Assistant(s) in Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff, and Yuma. The officer assistant serves in a judiciary law enforcement position, under the direction and guidance of a Supervisory Probation Officer.
The incumbent will provide technical support and assistance to probation officers in a wide range of areas, including assisting with compiling information for investigations; assisting with supervision of persons under supervision; preparing and drafting reports and correspondence; appearing in court for violation proceedings and sentencings; and related duties. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES Draft and submit selected reports and maintain related investigative files and case records.
Observe and report to officers/supervisors on the lifestyle, personal problems, and needs of persons under supervision. Assist probation officers in the performance of presentence and or bail investigations, including compiling criminal histories/profiles, running record checks through local and national databases and files, conducting inquiries with collateral agencies, and similar activities.
Visit or contact various local, state, and national law enforcement and regulatory agencies to collect and record information. Provide officers with verifiable and supportable documentation to assist in completion of probation reports. Schedule, conduct and monitor urinalysis collection from defendants and persons under supervision, following established procedures and protocols. Maintain paper and computerized records of test results. Inform officers regarding test results.
Maintain and mail or transport tests and materials to laboratories for confirmation. Maintain chain of custody of urinalysis testing materials. Maintain inventory of supplies. Enter data and information into the office's computerized database system. Monitor inactive cases to include immigration cases. Prepare violation and related reports on inactive cases when violation behavior is detected and appear in court on the violation matter.
Testify, as necessary, before the court or Parole Commission. Participate in ongoing training and development in order to remain abreast of advanced techniques. Run periodic record checks on a caseload of deportation cases. Photograph and fingerprint persons under supervision. Cover court hearings and maintain chronological records. Where applicable, may serve as an interpreter for officers and for non-English speaking defendants or family members as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Applicant must possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field of academic study, such as criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, human relations, or business or public administration.
Federal benefits include, but not limited to: Up to 13 days paid annual leave per year for the first 3 years of employment; 20 to 26 days per year thereafter (dependent upon the length of federal service). 11 paid holidays per year. 13 days of paid sick leave per year. Up to 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave, if qualified.
Excellent retirement package (enhanced Federal law enforcement retirement benefits) Mandatory participation in the Federal Retirement System (FERS) and Social Security programs. Optional Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), a 401(k)-styled program with a matching component of up to 5%, with diversification control. Full extension of health benefits. Optional participation in the federal health insurance program of your choice (no waiting period).
Optional vision and dental insurance programs of your choice (no waiting period). Optional participation in a flexible spending program for health and/or dependent care. Optional participation in group life insurance. Transit Subsidy. On-site fitness center (Phoenix only) Flexible schedule options.
Full federal benefits details →
azdml_human_resources_arizona@azd.uscourts.gov
This position is with U.S. Courts, Judicial Branch.
The posted pay range is $44701 – $57560/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-02.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
Apply on official site →