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Probation and pretrial services officers perform functions that aid judicial officers in making informed decisions on persons charged with and convicted of criminal offenses and supervise persons to assure their compliance with conditions of release.
Learn more about this agency01/31/2024 to 04/30/2024
$49,965 - $94,338 per year
CL-25 to CL-27, depending on qualifications.
CL 25 - 27
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Some travel, including overnight stays is required.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
28 - Promotion eligible to a CL-28 without further competition.
No
Yes
24-02
776359600
The posting is open until filled. Preference given to applications received on or before February 23, 2024.
This is a hazardous duty position and subject to mandatory separation at age 57, after the completion of at least 20 years of service. First-time appointees to positions covered under law enforcement officer retirement provisions must not have reached their 37th birthday at the time of appointment.
As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation and every five years thereafter will be subject to a re-investigation. Prior to appointment, the selectee will undergo a drug screening and medical examination. Upon successful completion of the medical examination and drug screening, the selectee may then be appointed provisionally. A full background investigation will be completed by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) once the incumbent has entered onto duty as a provisional hire. If the OPM report reflects any findings of a negative nature or disqualifying actionable issues, suitability will be reconsidered by the Chief District Judge and the Chief U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officer.
Employees are subject to ongoing random drug screening, updated background investigations, and may be subject to subsequent fitness-for-duty evaluations. The duties of a probation officer include moderate to arduous physical exercise and require physical dexterity and coordination necessary for officer safety and use of self-defense tactics. The medical requirements and the essential job functions derived from the medical guidelines for probation officers, pretrial services officers, and officer assistants may be obtained at https://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/probation-and-pretrial-services website under the Federal Courts section.
All court employees, including U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers, are excepted service appointments and are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees which is available at https://www.uscourts.gov/rules-policies/judiciary-policies/code-conduct/code-conduct-judicial-employees.
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, and business or public administration. An advanced degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.
Fully appointed U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers may be removed by the Court for unacceptable performance, misconduct, or other cause, pursuant to 18 U.S.C Section 3602(a).
Commencing on the date of entry on duty, the selectee shall complete a one-year probationary period. This period provides time for the employee to become acquainted with the functions of the assigned position. The probationary period also affords the employee's supervisor the ability to evaluate the employee's work performance, attendance, attitude, and compliance with office policies. Upon discretion of the Chief U.S. Probation Officer, and taking into consideration the employee's work experience, performance, and acclimation to their assigned tasks, the probationary period could be removed prior to one year. Once the selectee has successfully completed the probationary period, the provisional status will typically be removed.
During their first year of duty, probation officers receive extensive local training and must also successfully complete a six-week national training program at the Federal Probation and Pretrial Academy in Charleston, South Carolina.
Employees must reside within a feasible commuting distance to the office.
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Commencing on the date of entry on duty, the selectee shall complete a one-year probationary period. This period provides time for the employee to become acquainted with the functions of the assigned position. The probationary period also affords the employee's supervisor the ability to evaluate the employees work performance, attendance, attitude, and compliance with office policies. Upon discretion of the Chief U.S. Probation Officer, and taking into consideration the employee's work experience, performance, and acclimation to their assigned tasks, the probationary period could be removed prior to one year. Once the selectee has successfully completed the probationary period, the provisional status will likely be removed.
During their first year of duty, probation officers receive extensive local training and must also successfully complete a six-week national training program at the Federal Probation and Pretrial Academy in Charleston, South Carolina.
Applicants must be citizens of the United States.
The U.S. Probation/Pretrial Services Office reserves the right to amend the conditions of this job vacancy announcement, or to withdraw the announcement at any time without prior written or other notice. More than one position could be hired from this posting. If a subsequent vacancy of the same position becomes available within a reasonable time of the original announcement, the U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Office may elect to select a candidate from the original qualified applicant pool.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Only the most qualified persons will be invited to a personal interview. Incomplete application packets will not be considered.
1. Cover letter, outlining why it is your career goal to become an U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officer, specifically for the Western District of Wisconsin.
2. Resume with references (include references' phone numbers and email addresses).
3. Judicial Branch Federal Employment Application (AO78). The AO78 is included in the link.
4. Copies (Unofficial) of college transcript. Transcripts must include grade point average.
5. Copies of two most recent performance-based work evaluations.
6. A supplemental statement of no more than three typed pages addressing the following areas:
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.
In order to be considered for this position, go to:
https://opportunities.ilnb.uscourts.gov/Employment/appform.cfm?ref=d5tl3w71&pos=24-02.
Complete the information fields and attach requested documents.
Please review complete job announcement for any additional information: https://www.wiwp.uscourts.gov/career-opportunities.
Qualified applicants will be invited to a personal interview. Only applicants who are interviewed in person will receive a written response regarding their application. The Court is not authorized to reimburse candidates for travel in connection with an interview or to pay relocation expenses to the successful candidate.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/776359600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Western District of Wisconsin is dedicated to the continued implementation of evidence-based practices in the management and oversight of defendants and persons on post-conviction supervision. We are committed to ensuring that all aspects of service to the court and the community remain at high levels. Delivering this high level of performance is essential to accomplish our mission, which is as follows:
"Collectively we contribute to a safer community by fostering positive, lasting change in the lives of those we serve."
We believe that leadership is a shared responsibility of all team members and that no one person is more important than any other within the organization. We encourage creativity in problem solving and encourage all staff members to look for opportunities to lead.