US Probation Officer

[PSOSAC]

A masters in forensic mental health counseling

Yes, you are qualified!

My .02 cents... Remember, this position is a mix 50/50 mid law enforcement/social work. If your District is like mine, it's 70/30. U will be issued credentials/badge/and a gun. Biggest struggle I've seen is people being too social work driven and not adjusting well to being a LEO. We are there to help people; however, the safety of the community is our primary goal.

Also, regarding the hiring process. Each district operates independent from Washington. Meaning they hire how they (the Chief) want to. Each district does things differently.

[acacia1122]

A masters in forensic mental health counseling

[MDSAE]

In my experience they sent a letter snail mail which included a prearranged interview time. I just had to call and confirm the appointment. Same thing with the second interview. However, I was contacted by phone when they made the job offer.

[GA12]

Hello,

I applied for a Pretrial Services Officer position in NY. The position closed Aug 20th. I have a MA and over 6 years or mental health and case management (foster care, juvenile justice, mentally restarted population, substance abuse population etc)type of experiences and currently work for DOCCS (7 months only though). Any idea if they would consider someone like me a good candidate. Also, Does anyone know if they have started calling for the position, is it by phone or email. I am really hoping they call me but it would be nice to get an idea if I should get my hopes up or not.

MA in what? Sounds like you have the background it's just a matter of what that particular district is looking for.

[acacia1122]

Hello,

I applied for a Pretrial Services Officer position in NY. The position closed Aug 20th. I have a MA and over 6 years or mental health and case management (foster care, juvenile justice, mentally restarted population, substance abuse population etc)type of experiences and currently work for DOCCS (7 months only though). Any idea if they would consider someone like me a good candidate. Also, Does anyone know if they have started calling for the position, is it by phone or email. I am really hoping they call me but it would be nice to get an idea if I should get my hopes up or not.

[AwesomePOII]

One last bump for this..got about another week left open for resumes.

Ill be sending in my application for that one Monday at the latest.

[brownj21]

One last bump for this..got about another week left open for resumes.

[brownj21]

Openings in the Southeast right now.
PM me for basic info.

Still open for applications (until the end of the month).

[jdg0044]

I start next week! Thanks for the help guys.

[DaBulls]

Brown, I sent you a PM

[brownj21]

Openings in the Southeast right now.
PM me for basic info.

[gamble103]

I applied for a probation position in the southern district of Florida back in March/14. I never heard anything back from them. Did anyone else hear or not hear anything about the status of the position. Please if anyone has info please share!

[brownj21]

There are some openings coming in the south soon. If anyone wants details, PM me.

[Wall_Street]

I recently applied to the Tucson, AZ vacancy. I'm not too hopeful as I have applied to a previous Phoenix vacancy and was not selected. I have a Master's Degree and 4 plus years of federal government experience (non-LEO). I know most districts like to see previous probation, LEO, or social work type experience but I've known a few people that got in with my similar situation. Anybody know much about the AZ district and what they like to see? How is it working in this district? Thanks!

[GA12]

About how long did it take you guys from the time you finished up your medical exam until you actually started the job?

The docs have one month to review your file and either approve you for duty or send it back requesting more information. Some people have medical history or current Rx's that need to be explained and require a letter from a doctor. This can delay the process considerably.

It took me roughly 2 months from time of medical to my first day.