Texas Northern Probation and Pretrial Services

Industry: Government/Law Enforcement

Job Board: www.txnp.uscourts.gov

Locations: Dallas, Lubbock, Amarillo

The U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services System is:
• The community corrections arm of the federal judiciary.
• Part of the U.S. district courts.
• A key player in the federal criminal justice process at both the pretrial and post-conviction stages.
• A national system of employees, who include probation and pretrial services officers and officer assistants; information technology, budget, and human resources professionals; and support staff.
• A national system with a shared mission, professional identity, goals, and values.

The mission of U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services system is to assist the federal courts in the fair administration of justice, protect the community, and bring about long-term positive change in individuals under supervision.

U.S. probation and pretrial services officers, considered the "eyes and ears" of the federal courts, investigate and supervise persons charged with or convicted of federal crimes. They make a positive difference in the communities they serve and are responsible for pretrial services, presentence investigations, and post-conviction supervision for the federal Judiciary.