Probation Officer

District of Columbia, District of Columbia · full time · Entry

$68,405 – $88,926

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This DC Superior Court role involves supervising juveniles in the community and facilitating their rehabilitation through home visits, compliance monitoring, family conferences, and coordination with service providers. It suits someone with a social science background and direct experience working with youth who thrives in a structured court environment.

Our summary, not District of Columbia Courts’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

What they ask for

Required

Bachelor's degree in social science field (social work, criminal justice, criminology, psychology, or sociology)
At least two years of specialized experience working with youth and families on case planning, supervision, and service coordination
Valid driver's license with no suspensions in past 60 months
No felony or misdemeanor driving convictions
Not have reached 37th birthday at time of appointment (with possible exceptions for prior law enforcement service)