Job Details for U.S. Pretrial Services Technician
| Court Name/Organization: | Florida Middle Pretrial Services |
| Overview of the Position: | The U.S. Pretrial Services Office for the Middle District of Florida is currently accepting applications for the position of Pretrial Services Technician in Fort Myers, Orlando, or Tampa, Florida. The Middle District of Florida consists of five divisions: Jacksonville, Ocala, Orlando, Tampa, and Fort Myers. The assignment of a duty location is at the discretion of the chief pretrial services officer. More than one position may be filled from this recruitment. This position will be under the direct supervision of a supervisory pretrial services officer. The Pretrial Services Technician provides technical, administrative, investigative, and case management support to pretrial services officers and other members of the court unit. This includes assisting with performing pretrial investigations, assisting with supervision of persons on pretrial release or diversion, and assisting with detained cases. The incumbent will assist with administrative support by assisting with database entries, managing electronic case files, and providing receptionist coverage and completing general clerical duties as needed. |
| Location: | Fort Myers, Orlando, Tampa, FL |
| Opening and Closing Dates: | 07/12/2024 - 08/02/2024 |
| Appointment Type: | Temporary |
| Classification Level/Grade: | CL 23/1 - CL 23/61 * Depends upon experience, qualifications, and funding availability. |
| Salary: | $39,212 - $63,744 |
| Link to Court Careers Information: | http://www.uscourts.gov/careers |
| Announcement Number: | 24-FLMPT-08 |
Position Description
The U.S. Pretrial Services technician:
- Assists pretrial services officers in gathering and verifying criminal records and personal history information of persons charged with federal criminal offenses. Assists officers with preparing written reports to the court prior to defendant’s initial appearance, detention, or violation hearing. Gathers criminal history records by querying various databases.
- Assists officers with supervision of selected caseloads which may include telephone and office contacts. Assists with maintaining electronic case records through national databases. Assists with periodic record checks on caseloads, including detained cases.
- Performs district-wide GPS point reviews and mapping on a daily basis in support of the district-wide location monitoring program
- Assist with general office coverage duties such as, but not limited to, reception duties, and general clerical work
- Assists officers in responding to collateral requests for information from other federal law enforcement agencies
- Collects observed urine specimens from same-sex defendants and maintains appropriate records
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
High school graduate or equivalent required, plus two years general experience which is defined as progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates the possession of, or the ability to acquire, the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Clerical experience obtained in a court or related legal field is preferred. A basic knowledge of the criminal justice system is preferred.
Applicants should have the ability to give and receive accurate and timely information, and the ability to work independently, yet cooperatively with others in a fast-paced environment. Excellent written and oral communication skills, good knowledge of, and skill in, the use of computers, software applications, and typing ability required.
The successful candidate will also possess:
- Attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Demonstrated computer and keyboarding skills
- Ability to work with a wide variety of people with diverse backgrounds both in person and on the phone
- Good knowledge of office procedures, practices, and processes
- Fluency in Spanish is helpful, but not required
Benefits
Employees of the Judiciary are not covered by the Office of Personnel Management’s civil service classification system or regulations and are considered “at will” employees. Judiciary employees are, however, entitled to the same benefits as other Federal employees. These include:
- 13 days’ paid vacation for the first three years of full-time employment. Thereafter, 20 to 26 days/year dependent upon length of federal service.
- 13 days’ paid sick leave per year (unlimited accumulation)
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Choice of employer-subsidized medical coverage with pre-tax employee premiums
- Choice of supplemental dental/vision plans
- Group life insurance plan
- Flexible Benefits Program (pre-tax flexible spending for health care, dependent care, and parking costs)
- Participation in Thrift Savings Plan (similar to 401K plan, with employer matching)
- Participation in Federal Employees Retirement System
- Creditable service time in other federal agencies or the military may be taken into consideration when computing leave accrual and retirement benefits
Starting salary depends upon experience, qualifications, and funding availability. This temporary position may become permanent or continue past the initial NTE date without further competition. Additional promotion potential to CL 24 without further competition.
How To Apply
This position will be filled in accordance with the Employment Dispute Resolution Plan (EDR) as adopted by the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
Qualified applicants must submit cover letter, resume, and completed AO 78 Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment in one combined PDF format via e-mail to: HR_Pretrial@flmpt.uscourts.gov by noon on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024. Application package must be emailed with vacancy number 24-FLMPT-08 and Preferred Location (Fort Myers, Orlando, or Tampa) in the subject line. Submit all required documents in one combined PDF document and arrange in the order indicated below:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- AO 78 Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment
Incomplete application packages will not be considered.
The best qualified applicants will be invited for an interview at their own expense, and, if selected, relocation expenses will not be provided. Applicants selected for interviews must travel at their own expense. Positions within the U. S. Pretrial Services Office are designated as workplace drug testing positions and applicants considered for a position will be subject to pre-employment drug testing.
Employees are required to follow a Code of Conduct which is available upon request. Reference checks with current and former employers will be conducted on top candidates. A background investigation with law enforcement agencies, including fingerprint and criminal record checks, will be conducted as a condition of employment. Unsatisfactory results may result in termination of employment. This office provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please notify human resources. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Pretrial Services reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the announcement, or to fill the position sooner than the closing date, any of which may occur without prior written or other notice. If a position becomes vacant in a similar classification, within a reasonable time from the original announcement, management may elect to select a candidate from the applicants who responded to the original announcement without posting the position.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.