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Government
Attorney
Min 2 yrs required
Probation and Pretrial Services Officer, CL 27 - 28 The candidate will conduct investigations, research the criminal and social backgrounds of defendants charged with federal offenses, and interview defendants and their families. Compile information gathered to prepare reports and make release recommendations to the court. Represent the probation and pretrial services office at court proceedings. Supervise defendants on pretrial release to ensure public safety, compliance with release conditions, investigate alleged violations of release, and report findings to the court. Conduct investigations and prepare reports for the court with recommendations for sentencing defendants convicted of federal offenses. Interview defendants, their families, and collateral sources to obtain background information. Investigate defendants prior criminal history and finances. Interview victim(s) and provide victim impact statements to the court. Analyze and respond to objections and present unresolved objections to the court. An integral part of this position requires the interpretation and application of policies and procedures, statutes, the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedures, and U.S. Sentencing Commission guidelines. Skill in legal reasoning and critical thinking is preferred. Track legal developments and serve as a resource to judicial officer's for information and advice to facilitate proper imposition of a sentence. Supervise and evaluate the behavior of offenders on probation, supervised release, or parole to ensure public safety and compliance with specified conditions. Complete written investigations/evaluations on proposed plans for offenders scheduled for release from imprisonment. Develop supervision and treatment plans to include identification of individual problems and community safety requirements; establish specific objectives; and assist in securing employment and medical, legal, or social services. Investigate, evaluate, and prepare reports of findings and recommendations for the court on offenders who are alleged to have violated conditions of probation, supervised release, or parole.
Qualification and Experience
Qualifications: Must be a U.S. citizen or foreign national eligible for federal employment. 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, business or public administration, or another closely related field which provides evidence of the capacity to understand and apply the legal requirements and human relations skills involved in the position, is required for all probation and pretrial services officer positions is required. Must have 2+ years of specialized experience, which 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. A Juris Doctorate or a master's degree in a closely related field of study is preferred. Deadline: 05/06/2019.
Announcement number: USPO 19-03. Apply online. No emails. Visit website for more details.
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