Summary 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.
This job is open to - The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency More Than One Position May Be Filled. This job will remain open until filled. 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, social work, psychology, sociology, human relations, education, or business or public administration.
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.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or eligible to work in the United States.A written examination will be provided to qualified applicants.New Officers are required to attend a six-week training academy at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Charleston, South Carolina. Prior to appointment, the selectee considered for this position will undergo a medical examination and drug screening.Upon successful completion of the medical and drug screening, the selectee may then be provisionally appointed.At such time, the incumbent will undergo an extensive Office of Personnel Management (OPM) background investigation. In addition, the incumbent will be subject to ongoing random drug screening, updated background investigations every five years, or as deemed necessary by management for reasonable cause, and may be subject to subsequent fitness-for-duty evaluations. First time appointees to positions covered under law enforcement retirement provisions must not have reached their 37th birthday.Applicants aged 37 or over, who have previous federal law enforcement officer experience under Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS), 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 requirements.
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.
Additional information Due to the volume of applications received, the U.S. Pretrial Services Office will only contact those individuals who are invited for personal interviews. Pretrial Services does not reimburse candidates for the interview or relocation expenses.
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How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Applicants will also be evaluated on experience and qualifications.
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- Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. Please read the How to Apply section. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
- 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
All documents must be submitted by electronic mail in a single PDF file to: ...@nyept.uscourts.gov Include the vacancy announcement number in the subject line of the email and DO NOT submit paper applications by mail. Agency contact information Thalia Carrera Email ...@nyept.uscourts.gov Address US Pretrial Services, Eastern District of New York 225 Cadman Plaza East South Wing, Room 219 Brooklyn, NY 11201 US Next steps Please read the How You Will Be Evaluated section for more information. - Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request
Required Documents Please read the How to Apply section.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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 All documents must be submitted by electronic mail in a single PDF file to: ...@nyept.uscourts.gov Include the vacancy announcement number in the subject line of the email and DO NOT submit paper applications by mail.
Agency contact information Thalia Carrera Email ...@nyept.uscourts.gov Address US Pretrial Services, Eastern District of New York 225 Cadman Plaza East South Wing, Room 219 Brooklyn, NY 11201 US
Next steps Please read the How You Will Be Evaluated section for more information.
Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Criminal history inquiries
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Financial suitability
- New employee probationary period
- Privacy Act
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Selective Service
- Signature and false statements
- Social security number request