Supervisory U.S. Pretrial Services Officer

U.S. Courts•Midland/Odessa, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The U.S. Pretrial Services Office for the Western District of Texas is hiring a Supervisory U.S. Pretrial Services Officer in Midland, Texas. This position supervises employees in the Midland/Odessa and Pecos divisions and the Alpine office. The role oversees the full range of pretrial services officer law enforcement duties, including monitoring, investigation, and supervision of defendants, as well as related administrative support work. The position is available to current Judiciary employees only. The supervisor manages staff performance and assignments, reviews casework and reports, supports office operations and policy development, and communicates with management, judges, staff, law enforcement, and community service providers. The role requires overnight travel and adherence to judicial employee conduct and confidentiality requirements. Candidates may qualify at CL-29 with at least three years of specialized experience, including one year as a CL-28 pretrial services or probation officer. Appointment at CL-30 requires at least three years of specialized experience, including one year at CL-29. An employee appointed at CL-29 may be eligible for noncompetitive promotion to CL-30 after one year, subject to acceptable performance. Prior pretrial services experience is highly preferred. Applicants must have a history of meeting pretrial services/probation officer performance standards; specified performance-related occurrences within the past year may disqualify a candidate.

Requirements

For CL-29: at least three years of specialized experience, including at least one year as a CL-28 pretrial services or probation officer.
For CL-30: at least three years of specialized experience, including at least one year at the CL-29 level.
History of meeting all pretrial services/probation officer job performance standards.
Thorough knowledge of Pretrial Services Office operations and policies.
Ability to exercise mature judgment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to provide supportive and encouraging leadership and to coach, develop, and mentor staff.
Ability to promote positive employee morale.
Willingness to continually improve job and leadership skills through self-development.
Availability for required overnight travel.
Must be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident seeking U.S. citizenship.
Current Judiciary employee eligibility, as the position is open only to current Judiciary employees.

Nice To Haves

Prior pretrial services experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise law enforcement officers and support staff, establish and enforce standards, evaluate performance, address minor infractions, establish performance improvement plans, and recommend disciplinary action when necessary.
Provide staff direction and assistance on case situations and operational procedures; receive, prioritize, and fairly assign work.
Monitor time and attendance, review leave requests, and provide resources to help staff work successfully and efficiently.
Make recommendations regarding hiring, personnel actions, and terminations.
Conduct staff meetings to identify operational issues and develop solutions; orient and train new staff and identify training needs.
Review and edit case plans, correspondence, court reports, and other written work; ensure officer recommendations comply with local and national policy and guidelines.
Ensure adequate coverage for office activities and court appearances; audit and review casework, analyze management reports, distribute work efficiently, and set schedules and deadlines.
Assist senior office leaders in formulating and modifying organizational policies and procedures, and participate in supervisory management meetings.
Respond to management requests concerning case operations and answer procedural questions from judges, staff, and the public.
Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with local law enforcement and community service providers; provide customer service and resolve difficulties in compliance with applicable rules and procedures.
Follow the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees and court confidentiality requirements, exercising sound ethics and judgment and appropriately handling sensitive information.
Perform related duties and special projects as requested by senior pretrial services management.