Summary The Pretrial Services office in SDCA is accepting applications for the position of U.S. Pretrial Services Officer (PSO). More than one position may be filled from this announcement. PSO's are considered law enforcement/ hazardous duty (LEO/ hazardous duty) and are therefore covered by the LEO/hazardous duty retirement system. Responsibilities The U.S. Pretrial Services Officer serves the Judiciary law Enforcement position and assist in the administration of justice and promote community safety, gather information, supervise defendants, interact with collateral agencies, prepare reports, conduct investigations, and present recommendations to the court. Officers may guide the work of pretrial services officer assistants and other staff. Representative duties include but are not limited to: Gathering and verifying background information concerning persons charged with a federal criminal offense when they are arrested or summoned to the court. Performing drug testing and substance abuse assessments; evaluating information and preparing a report to the judge prior to the initial hearing with an assessment of flight risk and danger to the community. Ensuring that the defendant take the required drug tests; supervision intervention conducted with the defendant to modify behavior to reduce potential revocation. Supervising those defendants that are released when required: making regular telephone contacts, home visits, and community contacts as required conditions of release and supervision plan. Assisting those needing medical help, food, shelter, and other assistance by referring them to the appropriate community or governmental agencies; coordinating and monitoring the defendant's contact with community resources. Notifying the court and the U.S. Attorney of any violation; preparing petitions and/or reports to the court recommending revocation or modification of conditions of release. Attending court hearings; testifying when necessary to support violation reports; developing a supervision plan and maintaining a detailed record of case activity. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or eligible to work without restriction in the Unites States. Selected candidate must successfully complete an FBI background investigation with law enforcement agencies including fingerprint, criminal, financial and employment records check. Employment is considered provisional until the background check is successfully completed. Employees of the federal judiciary must adhere to all Judicial Conference regulations, follow the policies in the Guide to Judiciary Policy, and are bound by the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees. Employees are considered "At-Will". Employees are required to use direct deposit for payroll. The organization reserves the right to assign and/or reassign an employee to any location within the district based on the needs of the organization. Qualifications LEVEL/ REQUIRED EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE CL-25 One- year specialized experience or completion of the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University and one of the following superior academic achievement requirements: An Overall " B" grade point average equaling 2.90 or better of possible 4.0. Standing in the upper third of the class; " 3.5" average or better in the major field of study, such as a business or public administration, human resources managements, industrial relations, or psychology. Election to membership in Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma XI, or one of the National Honorary Scholastic Societies meeting the minimum requirements of the Association of College Honor Societies other than Freshman Honor Societies; or Completion of one academic year (30 semester or 45 quarter hours) of graduate work in a field of study closely relation to the position. For placement at a salary level above minimum up to and including step 25, more than one year of specialized experience. CL- 27 Two years specialized experience or completion of a master's degree in a field of study closely relation to the position, or a Juris Doctorate (JD) Degree. CL-28 Two years of specialized experience for placement at salary levels above minimum up to and including step 25, more than one-year specialized experience. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Specialized work experience must have included 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. Education (Qualifications must be met at the time of the application) Minimum Qualifications: To qualify for the position of U.S. Pretrial Services Officer, an applicant must have a completed bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field of academic study, such as a criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, human relations, or business or public administration, which provides evidence of capacity to understand and apply the legal requirements and human relations skills involved in the position. Additional Information Background Investigations, Drug Screening and Medical Requirements: Background Investigation, Drug Screening & Medical Standards - The aforementioned position is classified as law enforcement. As a condition of employment, incumbents will be subject to ongoing random and reasonable suspicion drug screenings, updated background investigations every five years and, as deemed necessary by management for reasonable cause, may be subject to subsequent fitness- for-duty evaluations. At the Chief Pretrial Officer's discretion, the most recent reinvestigation report completed on behalf of the applicant may be requested. The medical requirements and the essential job functions derived from the medical guidelines are available for public review at https://www.uscourts.gov/. MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: Because officers must effectively deal with physical attacks and are subject to moderate to arduous physical exertion, applicants must be physically capable. 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 constitute employment hazards to the applicant or others, may disqualify an applicant. Examples of health 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, if not currently employed as a U.S. Pretrial Services Officer, the selectee will undergo a medical examination and drug screening. Upon successful completion, the selectee may then be appointed provisionally, pending a favorable suitability determination by the court. The medical requirements and essential job functions derived from the medical guidelines for U.S. Pretrial Services Officers are available for public review at https://www.uscourts.gov/.