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Job Details for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officer (Supervision)

Court Name/Organization: California Central Probation and Pretrial Services
Overview of the Position: The U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Office Central District of California is a part of the United States District Courts and the Federal Judiciary. The Probation and Pretrial Office is responsible for investigating, supervising, referring for treatment, and providing reports on federal defendants and offenders. The district is comprised of the main office in downtown Los Angeles and 10 branch offices located throughout Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and Ventura counties. The U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Office is looking for professionals interested in working with the court system to supervise and help criminal defendants and offenders reintegrate back into society. A U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officer is responsible for monitoring and supporting defendants and offenders in the community while reducing the risk they may present. We need fair and confident officers who can write comprehensive, impartial and verified reports; enforce court orders; confront and deal with challenging people; and influence them in leading a positive lifestyle. This incumbent will report directly to the Supervisory U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officer.
Location: Riverside, CA
Opening and Closing Dates: 02/20/2024 - Open Until Filled
Appointment Type: Permanent
Classification Level/Grade: CL 25 - CL 28
Salary: $58,100 - $131,489
Link to Court Careers Information: http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/employment
Announcement Number: 24-06D
Position Description

Qualification

Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States currently seeking citizenship or intending to become a citizen immediately upon meeting eligibility requirements.  Applicant must be under age 37 and in good health/physical condition. BA/BS in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice or related field desired. Master's degree preferred but not mandatory. Minimum 2+ years case management experience preferred.  Experience with evidenced-based practices a plus.  Additional course work or experience in accounting or any other financial related field would be a plus in dealing with white-collar defendants and offenders.  This position is considered a federal law enforcement position with hazardous duty, which will require irregular work hours, including early morning, nights, weekends and holidays. The Probation and Pretrial Office reserves the right to transfer and/or reclassify this position based on future agency needs.

Additional Requirements:
Successful applicants must undergo a full background investigation by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. 

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.  The medical requirements and essential job functions derived from the medical guidelines for probation officers are available for public review at U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Employment Suitability Requirements.

New officers will attend a four-week training academy at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy in South Carolina during the first year 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.

Benefits

In addition to salary, the federal government’s benefits equate to no less than 33% of an employee’s total compensation (see Total Compensation sample below). Federal employees are entitled to federal benefits such as health, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, long-term care insurance and flexible spending accounts. Participation in a defined benefit plan the Federal Employees Retirement System-Further Revised Annuity Employee (FERS-FRAE), and up to 5% matching contributions on retirement savings through the Thrift Savings Plan (401k equivalent). Generous accrual of paid time vacation and sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year. Paid parental leave after meeting eligibility requirements. Eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program on eligible student loans. Commuter subsidies for public transportation to and from work. Extensive online training options and in-person training and professional conferences, funds permitting.

Employer Provided Benefits - Total Compensation Approximation Sample (For Illustration Purposes Only)

How To Apply

Qualified applicants will be evaluated to determine those who are best qualified.  This determination will be based on a review of the applicant’s relevant experience, education, and training as well as other evaluation procedures.  Applications should be submitted to cacp_hr@cacp.uscourts.gov and will need to reference the vacancy number 24-06D.  Any packets with missing items or without the designation #24-06D will not be reviewed.  This recruitment is for a position considered “high-sensitive.”  To determine suitability for the position, applicants must provide criminal history information on the Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment (AO78).  Therefore, all questions requesting criminal history information must be answered even if identified as optional.  This requirement also applies to any other employment-related forms when requested.  The following documents will need to be included in the application:

  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. College Transcripts
  4. One most recent performance evaluation.

An application for Federal Branch Employment (visit the court’s website at to download the job application).

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.