The United States Probation Office in the District of
Hawaii is a career organization focused on providing exceptional service to the
court, members of the legal community and the general public. Currently, we are seeking applicants for a
full-time Probation Officer Assistant
position . The incumbent provides
technical and operational support and assistance to probation officers in a
variety of areas, including assisting with compiling information for
investigations; assisting with and monitoring select offenders; drafting
reports and correspondence; and assisting with similar operational duties.
For full details, please see website at: http://www.hid.uscourts.gov/docs/employment/VA%2015-08%20POA%2004.06.15.pdf
TRAVEL REQUIRED
- Occasional Travel
- Within the state is required
RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Position can be extended or converted to permanent status without
- further competition, subject to funding
- Position is “Open Until Filled”
- Priority consideration will be given to applications received by 4/27/2015
- A valid driver’s license is required to conduct field work
DUTIES: Back to top
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Under the direct guidance of a senior
officer, supervise select lower-risk caseloads of offenders, which may include
placing telephone calls, making home/office contacts and community/field
contacts with an experienced officer, and maintaining files and case records.
·
Under direct guidance, participate in
select investigations as needed for pre-release/furlough, pre-sentencing, and
bail reports. Draft and submit select
reports and maintain related investigative files and case records. Observe and report to officers/supervisors on
the lifestyle, personal problems, and needs of offenders to assess risk and
determine compliance.
·
Assist officers by compiling criminal
histories/profiles, running record checks through local and national databases
and files, conducting inquiries with collateral agencies, and performing other
similar activities. Visit or contact
various local, state, and national law enforcement and regulatory agencies to
collect and record information. Reports offender’s substance abuse, mental
health, domestic violence, and similar problems to supervising officer so that
necessary treatment or violation proceedings can be addressed with the Court.
Provide officers with verifiable and supportable documentation to assist in
completion of reports and assist in identifying community resources to meet the
special needs of offenders.
·
Conducts collateral investigations and
drafts and submits collateral reports, which may entail making telephone,
office, and/or field contacts. Performs
record keeping.
·
Enter and obtain data and information from
the agency’s computerized database systems.
File, maintain, and document chronological information received
throughout the presentence investigation.
·
Assist with general office coverage duties
such as, but not limited to, reception duties and general clerical work.
·
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Back to top
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Starting salary depends on education and
experience. This position is graded
under the Court Personnel System. At the
CL-24 level, the applicant must have at least one year of specialized
experience equivalent to work at the CL-23 level.
·
Specialized experience is defined as
progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience requiring the
regular and recurring application of clerical procedures that demonstrate the
ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws and involve
the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software and equipment
for word processing, data entry or report generation.
·
The Classification Level (CL) is similar to
the General Schedule (GS) ratings in the Federal Executive Branch, CL-24 =
GS-8.
REQUIREMENTS:
·
General knowledge of the criminal justice
system, particularly as it relates to probation policies and procedures. General knowledge of the roles and functions
of federal probation offices, including the practices and procedures used. General knowledge of the roles,
responsibilities, and relationships among the federal courts, U.S. Parole
Commission, Bureau of Prisons, and U.S. Attorney’s Office, and other
organizations.
·
General knowledge of how other judicial
processes and procedures relate to the probation office roles and
responsibilities. General knowledge of
available community resources.
Knowledge of automated/internet resources and systems available for
conducting background checks, criminal histories, and other similar activities
(such as the National Crime Information System).
·
General knowledge of the Bail Reform Act,
legal terminology, and general investigative techniques. General knowledge of techniques used in
supervising offenders, and a basic understanding of sentencing guidelines.
·
Skill in assisting officers in supervising
offenders, conducting risk assessments, and developing appropriate alternatives
and sanctions to non-compliant behavior.
·
Ability to organize, prioritize, compile,
and summarize work within established time-frames and work under the pressure
of short deadlines. Ability to follow
safety procedures. Ability to follow
detailed instructions accurately.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The duties of probation officer assistants require the
investigation and management of alleged criminal offenders or convicted
offenders who may present physical danger to officers and to the public. In the supervision, treatment and control of
these offenders, these duties require moderate to arduous physical exercises,
including prolonged periods of walking and standing, physical dexterity and
coordination necessary for officer safety and use of self-defense tactics. On a daily basis, officers and officer
assistants face unusual mental and physical stress because they are subject to
danger and possible harm during frequent, direct contact with individuals who
are suspected or convicted of committing federal offenses. Because officers and officer assistants must
effectively deal with physical attacks and are subject to moderate to arduous
physical exertion, applicants must be physically capable of efficiently
performing these duties and are subject to fitness for duty evaluations. Vision and hearing must also be adequate to
perform the duties listed safely and effectively.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Prior
to appointment, the selectee considered for this position will undergo a
medical examination and drug screening.
Upon successful completion of the medical examination and drug
screening, the selectee may then be appointed provisionally, pending a
favorable suitability determination by the court . In addition, as conditions of employment,
incumbent will be subject to ongoing random drug screening, updated background
investigations every five years and, as deemed necessary by management for
reasonable cause, may be subject to subsequent fitness-for-duty
evaluations. The medical requirements
and the essential job functions derived from the medical guidelines for
probation officers are available for public view at http://www.uscourts.gov/ .
BENEFITS: Back to top
The U.S. District Court falls within the Judicial
Branch of the U.S. Government. Judiciary
employees serve under “Excepted Appointment” and are considered “At-Will”
employees. Federal Government Civil Service classifications/regulations do not
apply; however, court employees are entitled to similar benefits as other
Federal Government employees. These benefits include participation in the
Federal Employees’ Retirement System which contributes to the Social Security
Retirement Program, Federal Employees’ Health Benefits, Federal Employees’
Group Life Insurance, Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401k plan with employer
matching contributions), paid holidays and annual/sick leave accrual. An overview of Federal Judiciary benefits is
accessible at: http://www.uscourts.gov/Careers/BeneFitForLife.aspx . This position is subject to mandatory
electronic funds transfer for payment of net pay.
Classification Level: LEO
Court Personnel System, Classification Level 24
LEO
Table C6 – Hawaii
Starting
salary, dependent on qualifications
Grade:
CL-24, steps 1-61; Salary range: $43,070-$67,944
*Salary
noted above includes 12.25% Hawaii Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA).
OTHER INFORMATION:
Applicants must be citizens of the United States of
America or be eligible to work in the United States. This office will contact
references of the final group of candidates and may contact former employers
[whether listed as references or not] to seek information on past performance
history. The selected candidate will be
subject to a background investigation as a condition of employment.
Unsatisfactory results may result in termination of employment.
MAXIMUM
ENTRY AGE: United States
Probation Officers and Officer Assistants are covered under law enforcement
retirement as defined in Title 5, U.S.C., Chapters 83 and 84. Law enforcement retirement/separation
provisions require mandatory retirement once an employee meets age and service
requirements (age 57 with 20 years of service) due to the physical requirements
of the position. Therefore, first-time
appointees to positions covered under law enforcement officer retirement
provisions must not have reached their
37th birthday at the time of appointment.
Applicants 37 or over who have previous federal law enforcement officer
experience under the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees’
Retirement System and who have either a subsequent break in service or
intervening service in a non-law enforcement officer position may have their
previous federal law enforcement officer experience subtracted from their age
to determine whether they meet the maximum age requirement.
The District of Hawaii, U.S. Probation Office reserves
the right to modify or withdraw this vacancy announcement, or to fill the
position any time before the closing date, any of which may occur without prior
written or other notice. If a subsequent
vacancy of the same position becomes available within a reasonable time of the
original announcement, the Chief U.S. Probation Officer may elect to select a
candidate from the original qualified applicant pool.
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