U.S. Probation Officer

The U.S. Probation & Pretrial Services Office for the District of Hawaii is currently accepting applications for full-time U.S. Probation Officers. More than one position may be filled from this posting and assignment could be with our Investigation or Supervision units. Additionally, the position may be stationed at either the Honolulu or Waipahu office.

**Qualifications:**
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Appointment at the CL-25 level requires at least one year of progressively responsible experience in such fields as probation, pretrial services, parole, corrections, criminal investigations, or work in substance/addiction treatment, public administration, human relations, social work, psychology or mental health. Experience as a police, custodial, or security officer, other than any criminal investigative experience, is not creditable. Educational Substitution: Completion of requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one of the following superior academic achievement requirements may be substituted for one (1) year of specialized experience (and is qualifying for CL 25, Step 1). An overall "B" grade point average equaling 2.9 or better of a possible 4.0; Standing in the upper third of the class; A "B+" (3.5) average or better in the major field of study, such as business or public administration, human resources management, industrial relations, or psychology; or, Election to a membership in one of the National Honorary Scholastic Societies meeting the minimum requirements of the Association of College Honor Societies, other than Freshman Honor Societies. Completion of one academic year (30 semester or 45 quarter hours) of graduate work in a field of study closely related to the position is also qualifying at CL 25 Step 1. Completion of a master's degree in a field of study closely related to the position, or a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, is qualifying at CL 27, Step 1. COURT PREFERRED SKILLS Possess the counseling skills, personal demeanor, and commitment necessary to facilitate positive behavioral change in those we supervise. Possess good writing and oral communication skills and the ability to work independently and professionally without daily supervision. Possess a willingness to zealously enforce the law, protect the community, and provide correctional treatment services to persons under supervision who reside in communities throughout the District of Hawaii. Possess the ability and desire to work effectively with other staff, the Court, stakeholders, and persons under supervision. 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 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.