US Probation and Pretrial Services Officer

The U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Office for the District of Alaska is accepting applications for a transfer or newly appointed United States Probation and Pretrial Services Officer in our Anchorage and Fairbanks locations. Probation Officers serve in a judiciary law enforcement capacity and serve under the direction of the Administrative Office of the United States Court. Officers assist in the fair administration of justice, promote community safety, gather information, supervise defen

**Qualifications:**
All probation officer positions require completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field of academic study, which provides evidence of the capacity to understand and apply the legal requirements and human relations skills involved in the position. In addition to meeting the required education identified above, applicants at each grade level must also have additional education or specialized experience as described below: Specialized Experience is 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 officer, custodial officer, or security officer, other than with any criminal investigative experience, is not creditable.