United States Probation and Pretrial Services - Western District of Washington is looking for: U.S Probation and Pretrial Services Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Office for the Western District of Washington is currently accepting applications for a U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officer.  Probation and Pretrial Services officers serve in a judiciary law enforcement capacity and assist in the fair administration of justice, provide community safety, conduct objective investigations, supervise defendants or offenders, and interact with outside agencies and community members. 

Education:

Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field of academic study, such as criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, human relations, or business or public administration, which provides the capacity to understand and apply the legal requirements and human relations skills involved in this position.

Qualifications:

• Ability to organize and prioritize work schedule, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure and with short deadlines while maintaining a positive and professional demeanor.
• Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, foster high ethical standards, and demonstrate integrity.
• Ability to exercise impartiality and discretion with the defendant or offender population and their family/support system.
• Ability to routinely work non-traditional hours.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people of diverse backgrounds. This includes defendants, offenders, law enforcement and
  collateral agency personnel at different government levels, and community service providers.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of automated / internet resources and systems available for conducting
  background checks, criminal histories, and other similar information.
• Knowledge of and proficiency with current technology, computer databases, and computer applications in a Windows based environment.