U.S. Pretrial Services Officer

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

Duties Conducts investigations and verifies background information concerning persons charged with a federal offense when they are arrested or summoned to court. Evaluates information and prepares reports for the judge prior to the initial hearing with assessment of non-appearance and danger to community. A recommendation regarding bail and/or release of a defendant is included in the report. Supervises defendants who are released with supervision conditions. Notifies the court and the U.S. Attorney of any violations. Develops a supervision plan and maintains a detailed record of case activity. Travel and contacts are conducted in unsafe neighborhoods where crime may occur. Salary

• $58,699 - $132,844/year

Qualifications For placement above the starting salary of $58,699, the successful applicant must have at least one to three years of specialized experience in fields such as pretrial services, probation, corrections, criminal investigations, or work in substance/addiction or mental health treatment. The successful applicant must possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Education Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field of academic study, such as criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, human relations, education, or business or public administration, which provides evidence of the capacity to understand and apply the legal requirements and human relations skills involved in the position. Other preferred skills may include the earning of a master's degree in a closely related field, fluency in a foreign language (Mandarin or Spanish preferred but not required), and/or advanced knowledge of computer systems and technology. Required Documents Please read the "How to Apply" section. How to Apply Qualified applicants MUST submit ALL the following documents, in a single PDF file, to be considered: Resume. Cover letter outlining qualifications and employment history. Two-page statement indicating the knowledge, skills, and abilities you believe you possess which will match the needs of the office and of the position. Two most recent performance evaluations. Transcripts for bachelor's and any advanced degrees. AO-78 - Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment. This application is available at https://www.uscourts.gov/forms/human-resources-forms/application-judicial-branch-federal-employment. All documents must be submitted by electronic mail in a single PDF file to: employment@nyept.uscourts.gov Include the vacancy announcement number in the subject line of the email and DO NOT submit paper applications by mail.