U.S. Pretrial Services Officer

Qualifications must be met at the time of the application.

Required:
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 other closely related field which provides evidence of the capacity to understand and apply the legal requirements and human relations skills involved in the position.

In addition to meeting education requirements, candidates must also possess the following:

• To qualify for the CL 27 Level: A minimum of two (2) years of specialized experience; or completion of a master's degree in a field of study closely related to the position.
• To qualify for the CL 28 Level: A minimum of two (2) years of specialized experience.

The successful candidate must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Good writing and communication skills. Possess sound ethics and judgment. Have the ability to organize and prioritize work assignments, work under pressure of short deadlines, and have the ability to work harmoniously with others in a team-oriented work environment. Be proficient in problem solving and identifying alternative solutions and possess the ability to make timely and effective decisions.

Specialized experience is defined as 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, public administration, human relations, social work, psychology or mental health treatment. Experience as a police, custodial, or security officer, other than any criminal investigative experience, is not creditable.

Preferred:
Minimum of two (2) years of experience related to the investigation, supervision and/or counseling of clients in a community corrections environment, human relations field, or social work environment.