U.S. Probation Officer

Job Description

Overview of the Position The U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota is seeking a full-time Probation & Pretrial Services Officer in Pierre, SD. U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers play an integral role in the administration of justice, community safety, conduct objective investigations, supervise defendants and persons under supervision, interact with collateral agencies, prepare reports, maintain a detailed written record of case activity, and present recommendations to the Court. Officers investigate and prepare bail and presentence reports for the Court and/or supervise defendants and persons under supervision to reduce risk to the community and foster lawful self-management. *Open to considering candidates who live in the areas of Rosebud, Eagle Butte, Standing Rock, Crow Creek, Lower Brule or other surrounding areas. However, this position will be supervised out of the Pierre office, so occasional travel will be required.