- Conduct investigations and verify background information concerning persons charged with a federal offense when they are arrested or summoned to court.
- Evaluate information and prepare reports for the judge prior to the initial hearing with assessment of non-appearance and danger to community. A recommendation regarding bail and/or release of a defendant is included in the report.
- Supervise defendants who are released with supervision conditions.
- Notify the court and the U.S. Attorney of any violations.
- Develop supervision plan and maintain detailed record of case activity.
- Conduct presentence investigations, prepare reports and make recommendations to the court.
- Interview defendants/offenders and their families and collect background data from various sources.
- An integral part of this process is the interpretation and application of policies and procedures, statutes, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedures, the United States Sentencing Guidelines, Guide to Judiciary Policy, and relevant case law.
- Track legal developments, and update staff and the court.
- Enforce court-ordered supervision components and implement supervision strategies.
- Maintain personal contact with defendants and offenders. Investigate employment, sources of income, lifestyle, and associates to assess risk and compliance.
- Address substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, and similar problems and implement the necessary treatment or violation proceedings, through assessment, monitoring, and counseling.
- Schedule and conduct drug use detection tests of defendants/offenders, following established procedures and protocols. Maintain computerized records of test results. Maintain chain of custody of urinalysis testing materials.
- Respond to judicial officer's requests for information and advice.
- Testify in court as to the basis for factual findings and guideline applications.
- Serve as a resource to the court.
- Maintain detailed electronic records of case activity.
- May conduct surveillance and/or search and seizure at the direction of the court.
- Investigate and analyze financial documents and activities and take appropriate action.
- Interview victim(s) and provide victim impact statements to the court. Ensure compliance with Mandatory Victims Restitution Act.
- Responsible for enforcement of home confinement conditions ordered by the court.
United States Probation Officer - Tulsa, United States - Judicial Branch
Description
Summary
The United States Probation Office for the Northern District of Oklahoma is a combined district responsible for all pretrial, presentence, and post-conviction functions for the United States District Court. The district is comprised of eleven counties in Northeastern Oklahoma. The office is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Duties
By statute, probation and pretrial services officers serve in a judiciary law enforcement position and assist in the administration of justice. Officers promote community safety, gather information, supervise defendant/offenders during traditional and non- traditional hours, interact with other agencies, conduct investigations, prepare reports, and present recommendations to the court.
United States Probation Officers perform a full range of duties and responsibilities including, but not limited to, the following: