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Educational Requirement : A minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required in a field of academic study, such as criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, human relations, business or public administration, which provides evidence of the capacity to understand and apply the legal requirements and human relation skills involved in the position.A degree that relies primarily upon credit for life experience, rather than academic course work, will not qualify for the required education.

Requirements :

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of federal law and the criminal justice system, particularly as it relates to Federal Probation and Pretrial Services' policies andprocedures,and knowledge of the Bail Reform Act
• Expert knowledge of specialized programs and available resources
• Knowledge of automated / internet resources and systems available for conducting background checks, criminal histories, and other similar information (such as the National Crime Information Center)
• Knowledge of investigative and supervision techniques : skill in investigating defendants'backgrounds, risk assessment, developing appropriate alternatives to non-compliant behavior, negotiation and motivation techniques
• Skill in conducting legal research; analyzing and summarizing legal concepts; legal reasoning and critical thinking
• Skill in dealing with difficult individuals; ability to counsel defendants to maintain compliance with conditions of their release
• Ability to follow safety procedures
• Ability to compile and summarize information within established time frames
• Ability to organize, prioritize work schedule; work independently with little supervision and to exercise discretion, sound ethics and judgment

Physical Requirement : The duties of a pretrial services officer require the investigation and management of criminal defendants who may present a physical danger to pretrial services officers and to the public. In the investigation, supervision, and treatment of defendants, these duties require moderate to arduous physical activity, including prolonged periods of walking and standing, physical dexterity and coordination necessary for officer safety, and use of self-defense tactics. On a daily basis, pretrial services officers face unusual mental and physical stress because they are subject to danger and possible harm during frequent, direct contact with individuals who are charged with committing federal offenses. As such, applicants to the position must be physically capable and able to handle moderate to arduous physical exertion.

Pretrial services officers must possess, with or without corrective lenses, good distance vision in at least one eye and the ability to read normal size print. Normal hearing ability, with or without a hearing aid, is also required. Any severe health problems, such as physical defects, disease, and deformities that may constitute employment hazards to the applicant or others, may disqualify an applicant. Examples ofhealth problems that may be disqualifying are an untreated hernia, cardiovascular disorders, serious deformities or disabilities of the extremities, mental health disorders, fainting and / or seizure disorders, metabolic disorders, bleeding disorders, pulmonary disorders, and marked speech abnormalities.

Prior to appointment, the selectee considered for this position will undergo a 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 to employment, the incumbent will be subject to on-going random drug testing as deemed necessary by management for reasonablecause andmay be subject to subsequent fitness-for-duty evaluations. The medical requirements and the essential job functions derived from the medical guidelines for pretrial services officers (and pretrial services officer assistants) are available for public review athttp : / / www.uscourts.gov.

Specialized Experience

In addition, candidate must possess three years of specialized experience, including at least one year as a CL-28 pretrial services officer. Specialized experience is work that is 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, other than any criminal investigative experience, is not creditable.

Judiciary employees serve under excepted appointments (not competitive civil service).

Federal benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Optional benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, disability and life insurance, long-term care coverage, flexible spending accounts, retirement benefits, and a tax-deferred savings plan with employer matching contributions. This position is subject to mandatory electronic funds transfer (direct deposit) participation for payment of net pay.

Our Mission

It is the mission of the U.S.Pretrial Services Agency to safely reduce unnecessary pretrial detention. We do so by providing high quality investigation and supervision services that enhance community safety while respecting the presumption of innocence. We remain focused on providing services and support that promote positive, transformative change in the lives of those we serve.

Conditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship or eligibility to work permanently in the U.S. is required. All employees of the U.S. Pretrial Services Agencyare required to adhere to the Judicial Code of Conduct.

First-time appointees will be covered under law enforcement officer retirement provisions and must not have reached their 37thbirthday at the time of appointment. Applicants 37 or over who have previous law enforcement officer experience under the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees' Retirement System and who have either a subsequent break in service or intervening service in a non-law enforcement officer position may have their previous law enforcement experience subtracted from their age to determine whether they meet the maximum age requirement.

Employment is subject to a criminal background investigation and verification of information supplied. Newly hired pretrial services officers must undergo and successfully complete a ten-year background investigation with reoccurring investigations every five years.

New officers will be required to attend a six-week training academy in Charleston, South Carolina.

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