Probation Officer

Probation Officer

Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $68405 - $88926 Per Year

Job 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.

Major Duties:

• Brief Description of Duties: Conducts home, school and community visits, including curfew checks and placement visits as appropriate. Monitors compliance with electronic monitoring or other supervision technology as assigned and reports alerts or concerns to supervisory staff in accordance with division procedures. Reviews evaluations, assessments, school records, psychological reports, and other documentation to develop an understanding of each youth's risks, needs, strengths, and circumstances. Assists in accessing case information and contributes to the development of individualized supervision and treatment plans. Facilitates Family Group Conferences (FGCs) with youth and their parent or guardian to discuss supervision expectations, address barriers to compliance, review progress and reinforce support aligned with the youth's case plan. Coordinates with law enforcement, service providers and other partner agencies. Prepares portions of written reports, including social history information, compliance summaries, status reports and treatment updates. Prepares and attend court hearings as required, providing case updates and supporting the presentation of case information under guidance of supervisory staff. Documents case activities in the Court's case management system, ensuring entries are timely, accurate and consistent with divisions processes and procedures. Maintains organized and complete case files in accordance with division documentation standards and applicable confidentiality requirements. Applies de-escalation techniques and TACT II training to assist in managing challenging behaviors, reduce conflict and stabilize high-stress situations involving youth or families while adhering to trauma-informed practices.

Qualifications: Required Education & Experience: Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field of social science (i.e. social work), criminal justice, criminology, psychology, or sociology, and possess at least two (2) years of specialized experience working with youth and families providing case planning, supervision, and service coordination. 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. Maximum Entry Age: 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 of age 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 experience subtracted from their age to determine whether they meet the maximum age requirement and complete the remaining service before the mandatory retirement age of 57. Applicants with no creditable previous federal law enforcement officer experience who have reached their 37th birthday are not eligible to apply. Driver's License and Driving Record: The procession of a valid driver's license and having no license suspensions within the past 60 months or felony/misdemeanor driving convictions. 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.

How to Apply: 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.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-19