US Probation And Pretrial Services Officer at U.S. District Court in Seattle, Washington

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U.S. PROBATION AND PRETRIAL SERVICES OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER 24-WAW-15 ANNOUNCEMENT DATE March 25, 2024 CLOSING DATE Open until filled; preference given to applications received by April 22, 2024 REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES The U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Office for the Western District of Washington is currently accepting applications for multiple openings for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officer. Our District has three distinct units under U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services: a pretrial services unit including supervision, a presentence unit, and a postconviction supervision unit. There are five offices within the district: Seattle, Tacoma, Tukwila, Everett, and Vancouver. Frequent travel within the district is required as is some out of district travel. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers serve in a judiciary law enforcement capacity and assist in the fair administration of justice, provide community safety, conduct objective investigations, community supervision, and interact with outside agencies and community members. ? Conduct investigations and prepare well written, grammatically correct, objective reports for the Courts consideration regarding pretrial, presentence, and postconviction supervision issues. ? Interpret and apply policies, procedures, statutes, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedures, and U. S. Sentencing Guidelines. ? Maintain personal contact with persons under supervision through office, virtual and community contacts. ? Refer persons under supervision to appropriate outside agencies such as medical and drug treatment facilities, employment, and training. ? Assure the protection of the constitutional rights of persons under supervision through the statutory mandate to assess risk of nonappearance and danger to the community. ? Assess risk level of persons under supervision and develop a blend of strategies for controlling and correcting risk. ? Enforce pretrial and post-conviction supervision conditions through evidence-based practices of effective supervision. ? Detect and investigate violations and implement appropriate alternatives and sanctions. Report violations of the conditions of supervision to the appropriate authorities. ? Respond to judicial officer's requests for information and advice. Testify in court as to the basis for factual findings and guideline applications. Serve as resource to the court to facilitate proper imposition of release or sentence. ? Officers are required to work a minimum number of non-standard hours per month and are expected to be available if needed on a 24/7 basis, when not on leave status. ? Develop professional relationships with the U.S. Parole Commission, Bureau of Prisons, U.S. Attorneys Office, and various law enforcement, correctional and social services agencies. ? Embrace a diverse and inclusive workplace and be committed to promoting fair, impartial, and just treatment of persons under supervision throughout all phases of the justice system. ? Knowledge of, and compliance with, the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees and court confidentiality requirements. Ability to demonstrate sound ethics and mature, professional judgment as an objective, neutral officer of the court. QUALIFICATIONS ? Ability to organize and prioritize work schedule and work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to work under pressure and with short deadlines while maintaining a positive and professional demeanor. ? Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, foster high ethical standards, and demonstrate integrity in meeting the districts vision, mission, and goals. ? Ability to interpret data to aid in performing core duties. ? Ability to exercise impartiality and discretion with the persons under supervision population and their family/support system. ? Ability to routinely work non-traditional hours to include covering after-hours matters on a rotational basis. ? Ability to interact and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people of diverse backgrounds. This includes persons under supervision, law enforcement and collateral agency personnel at different government levels, and community service providers. ? Knowledge of automated / internet resources and systems available for conducting background checks, criminal histories, and other similar information. ? Knowledge of and proficiency with current technology, computer databases, and computer applications in a Windows based environment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS ? Knowledge of the roles and functions of federal probation and pretrial services and the legal requirements used in probation and pretrial services. Knowledge of how other judicial process and procedures relate to the officers roles and responsibilities. ? Ability to communicate fluently in a second language. ? An advanced degree in a related field of study. EDUCATION Required Education: Completion of 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, 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. Specialized Experience: Minimum of two years 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 is required. Experience as a police, custodial, or security officer, other than any criminal investigative experience, is not creditable. Educational Substitutions: Completion of one academic year (30 semester or 45 quarter hours), of graduate work in a field of study closely related to the position equates to one year of specialized experience. Completion of a master's degree in a field of study closely related to the position, or a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, equates to two years of specialized experience. An advanced degree is preferred.
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