US Pretrial Services Officer

U.S. Courts • Brooklyn, NY

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About The Position

U.S. Pretrial Services Officers serve in a judiciary law enforcement position, assisting in the administration of justice and promoting community safety. They gather information, supervise defendants, interact with collateral agencies, prepare reports, conduct investigations, and present recommendations to the court.

The officer investigates and verifies background information about people charged with federal offenses, evaluates risks of non-appearance and danger to the community, and prepares reports and release recommendations for judges. Officers supervise defendants released under conditions, report violations to the court and U.S. Attorney, develop supervision plans, and maintain detailed case records. Travel and contacts may take place in unsafe neighborhoods where crime may occur.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States.
• Pass a written examination provided to qualified applicants.
• Attend a six-week training academy at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Charleston, South Carolina.
• Complete a medical examination and drug screening before appointment; undergo an extensive Office of Personnel Management background investigation after provisional appointment.
• Be subject to ongoing random drug screening, updated background investigations every five years or as deemed necessary for reasonable cause, and possible fitness-for-duty evaluations.
• For first-time appointments to positions covered by law enforcement retirement provisions, be under age 37. Applicants aged 37 or over with prior qualifying federal law enforcement experience may have that experience subtracted from their age to determine eligibility under the maximum-age requirement.
• For placement above the starting salary of $60,595, have one to three years of specialized experience in a field such as pretrial services, probation, corrections, criminal investigations, substance/addiction treatment, or mental health treatment.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an academic field that provides evidence of the capacity to understand and apply the legal requirements and human relations skills involved in the position.

Nice To Haves

• A master's degree in a closely related field.
• Fluency in a foreign language; Mandarin or Spanish preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of computer systems and technology.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and verify background information concerning people charged with federal offenses when they are arrested or summoned to court.
• Evaluate information and prepare reports for judges before initial hearings, including assessments of non-appearance risk and danger to the community.
• Recommend bail and/or release conditions for defendants.
• Supervise defendants released with conditions of supervision.
• Notify the court and the U.S. Attorney of violations.
• Develop supervision plans and maintain detailed records of case activity.
• Travel and conduct contacts, including in neighborhoods where crime may occur.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level