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US District Court Jobs in New York – Pretrial Services Officer

Website United States Courts

Job Description:

Conducts investigations and verifies background information concerning persons who are arrested or summoned to court charged with federal criminal offenses. Information is gathered through interviews with the defendant, arresting authorities, U.S. Attorney’s office, family, and community members. Drug testing and substance abuse assessments are performed, as well as, law enforcement automated criminal record verification.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Evaluates gathered information and prepares a report for the Magistrate Judge with an assessment of flight risk and danger to the community.
  • Exercise good judgment in making recommendations to the court that affect public safety.
  • A recommendation regarding bail and/or release or detention of the defendant is included in the report.
  • The recommendation considers prior convictions, ability of defendant to post bond, family/community ties, possibility of substance abuse, the risk of flight, and protecting the community.
  • Maintains detailed chronological written records of case activity in automated case tracking system.
  • Responsible for such case records as are required by the court, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, and the Chief Pretrial Services Officer.
  • Monitors court ordered supervision and pretrial diversion supervision. Help ensure that defendants released to the community before trial commit no crime while awaiting trail and return to court as required. Implements supervision strategies and enforces court ordered conditions.
  • Makes regular telephone contacts, home visits, and community contacts as required by the conditions of release and the supervision plan.
  • Addresses and makes referrals for inpatient/outpatient substance abuse or mental health treatment for positive lifestyle changes.
  • Schedules and conducts drug use screens on defendants of the same gender and maintains appropriate records thereon.
  • Notifies the court and the U.S. Attorney of any violations.
  • Prepares written reports of violation matters to the court and makes a recommendation for disposition.
  • Attends court hearings (initial, detention, or violation) to provide additional information and to keep abreast of the case status and requirements.

Job Requirements:

  • First-time appointees covered under law enforcement officer (LEO) retirement provisions must not reach their 37th birthday at the time of appointment.
  • Applicant’s age 37 or over with previous credible federal LEO experience under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or the Federal Employees’ Retirement System (FERS) may be eligible for appointment.
  • The mandatory separation age for positions covered under hazardous duty law enforcement retirement is 57, with 20 years of service.

Qualification & Experience:

  • 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, public administration which provides evidence of the capacity to understand and apply the legal requirements and human relations skills involved in the position is required.

Job Details:

Company: United States Courts

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: New York, NY, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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