Overview of the Position
The U.S. Probation Office for the Northern District of New York is seeking qualified applicants for the position of U.S. Probation Officer in the Investigations Unit in our Syracuse Office. The successful candidate will conduct investigations and prepare reports for the U.S. District Court regarding the background and activities of individuals charged with, or convicted of, federal offenses, and submit recommendations to the court at various stages of the judicial process to assist in the fair administration of justice and provide continuity of services throughout the process. By statute, Probation Officers serve as law enforcement officers in the judiciary. The Northern District of New York encompasses 32 counties. There are five district court judges, four senior judges, five full-time magistrate judges, and one part-time magistrate judge. The probation office is headquartered in Syracuse and has divisional offices in Albany, Binghamton, Plattsburgh, and Utica. Probation Officers are considered hazardous duty, which may require irregular work hours, to include nights, weekends, and holidays. The incumbent may be expected to occasionally travel to divisional offices.
