Summary The U.S. Probation Officer - Court Services conducts investigations and prepares presentence reports and/or pretrial services reports for U.S. Magistrate Judges and U.S. District Court Judges. Probation Officers serve in a judiciary law enforcement capacity and assist in the fair administration of justice, provide community safety, conduct objective investigations, interact with outside agencies and community members and prepare reports and present recommendations to the court. Responsibilities Conducts investigations and prepare reports for the Court with recommendations for release/detention or sentencing of individuals charged or convicted of federal offenses. Performs thorough and independent investigations of the charges, offense conduct and victim impact and contacts law enforcement agencies and attorneys. Interviews defendants and their families; summarizes defendants' prior criminal records; investigates personal history, including education, physical and mental health ...