US Pretrial Services & Probatiion Officers
The Northern District Of Ohio
Akron, OH
Full-time
Legal
Posted on September 24, 2017
- U.S. Pretrial Services & Probation Officer
- The Pretrial Services & Probation Office has openings for U.S. Pretrial Services & Probation Officers in Akron, Cleveland and Youngstown.
- PLEASE REFER TO DETAILED AD ON OUR WEB SITE AT www.ohnd.uscours.gov/careers-in-the-court MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Conducting pretrial investigations and supervision; preparing and presenting bail or presentence reports; investigating defendants' backgrounds for sentencing; making recommendations on sentencing; monitoring and supervising offenders and defendants under Federal supervision; enforcing court conditions; and providing treatment opportunities for positive lifestyle changes. An integral part of the sentencing process is the interpretation and application of the U.S. Sentencing Commission guidelines and relevant case law. Officers perform any other related duties required by the Court or the Chief Probation Officer. 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 and DNA collection of offenders/defendants, following established procedures and protocols. Maintain paper and computerized records of test results. Maintain chain of custody urinalysis testing materials. Respond to judicial officer's request for information and advice. Testify in court as to the basis for factual findings and (if warranted) guidelines applications. Serve as a resource to the court. Maintain detailed written 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 the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act. Responsible for enforcement of home confinement conditions ordered by the court, and some districts may perform home confinement reintegration on behalf of the Bureau of Prisons. QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major in criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, human relations, business or public administration. Degree with a major in other related fields will be considered based on review of official transcripts. An advanced degree is preferred. Bilingual/Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify for the CL25 level, applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience, which is defined as progressively responsible experience, gained after completion of a Bachelor's degree in such fields as probation, pretrial services, parole, corrections, criminal investigations, or work in substance/addiction treatment. (Experience as a police, custodial, or security officer does not qualify as specialized experience.) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE: The duties of probation officers require investigating and supervising persons under federal supervision who present physical danger to officers and to the public. Because officers must effectively deal with physical attacks and are subject to moderate arduous physical exertion, applicants must be physically capable to do field work and possess a valid driver's license. First-time appointees must not have reached their 37th birthday at the time of appointment. Officers are required to complete the six-week mandatory training with the U.S. Courts Probation and Pretrial Services Training Academy at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Charleston, S.C. during their first year. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS, DRUG SCREENING AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: Prior to appointment, the selectee considered for this position will undergo a complete background investigation, medical examination and drug screening. Upon successful completion of the medical examination and drug screening, the selectee may then be appointed provisionally, pending a favorable suitability determination by the court. In addition, as conditions of employment, employees are subject to on-going random drug screening and updated background investigations every five years and, as deemed necessary by management for reasonable cause, may be subject to subsequent fitness-for-duty evaluations. The medical requirements and the essential job functions derived from the medical guidelines for probation officer assistants and probation officers are available for public review at http://www.uscourts.gov. BENEFITS: Employees of the U.S. Courts are not classified under Civil Service, however, they are entitled to the same benefits as other Federal employees. These include: 10 paid holidays per year 13 days paid vacation 13 days of paid sick leave per year (unlimited accumulation) Choice of a variety of employer-subsidized federal health and life insurance plans Mandatory participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System Optional participation in the Thrift Savings Plan Optional long-term disability and long-term care insurance Optional participation in The Flexible Benefit and Commuter Benefit Programs
- HOW TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter which addresses your particular skills and experiences, and how those skills and experiences can contribute to the position (including position title, announcement #). Applicant should indicate duty station preference. Also include your resume, three (3) references, copy of college transcripts, copy of last performance appraisal/evaluation, and completed application Form AO78, available at the court's web site www.ohnd.uscourts.gov to the address below. Applications may also be emailed to apply@ohnd.uscourts.gov. If documents are emailed, they must be sent as a single .PDF document. Use only one method of application. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio Human Resources Department, Suite 1-115 Attn: VA 17-22 801 West Superior Avenue Cleveland, OH 44113-1830
- The Pretrial Services & Probation Office has openings for U.S. Pretrial Services & Probation Officers in Akron, Cleveland and Youngstown.
Source: Akron Beacon Journal