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OFFENDER PROCESSING SPECIALIST

Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for DC
Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for DC - Agency Wide
Community Supervision and Intervention Services (OCSIS)
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Summary

The position serves as the Offender Processing Specialist, located in the Office of Community Supervision and Intervention Services within Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia (CSOSA). CSOSA provides community supervision of adult offenders released by the DC Superior Court or the United States Parole Commission on probation, parole and supervised release in the District of Columbia.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
08/11/2023 to 08/24/2023
Salary
$60,185 to - $86,606 per year
Pay scale & grade
GL 7 - 9
Location
3 vacancies in the following location:
Washington, DC
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
11
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
Announcement number
OC-23-12054507-DEU-DJ
Control number
742861800

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Clarification from the agency

United States Citizens

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Duties

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The position is located in the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) for the District of Columbia, within the Office of Community Supervision & Intervention Services (OCSIS). OCSIS supervises adults released by the Superior Court for the District of Columbia on probation, those released by the U.S. Parole Commission on parole or supervised release, as well as a smaller number of clients sentenced under Deferred Sentence Agreements (DSA) and Civil Protection Orders (CPOs).

The data collected by the Offender Processing Specialist, and the referrals recommended by the incumbent in this position may be evaluated by law enforcement agencies when they are searching for suspects.
The Offender Processing Specialist processes offenders who are referred by a releasing authority including U.S. Parole Commission and DC Superior Court. The incumbent's work is critical to the effective supervision of the offender and results in the documentation of required tracking and releasing authority documentation. The incumbent reviews the offender's criminal and social history to make an accurate assignment to a supervision or investigation team.

The developmental grades for this position are GL-0101-07 and GL-0101-09. The full performance level (FPL) for this position is GS-0101-11.

Independently carries out established protocols to review offenders' release conditions and to assign to the appropriate unit.

Conducts review of Judgment and Commitment (J&C) Orders from DC Superior Court and follow-up by maintaining communication with judicial support staff and other Court Staff on as needed basis to reconcile requirements/conditions contained and prescribed for supervision.

Conducts data entry of community supervision data into the Supervision Management Automation Record Tracking system, including but not limited to docket numbers, charges, special conditions, and periods of supervision.

Conducts reviews of parole/supervised release plans from Bureau of Prisons and enters information in the Supervision Management Automation Record Tracking system pertaining to docket numbers, charges, special conditions, and period of supervision.

Analyzes charges and warrants and determines supervision status. This includes verification of offense dates, type of charges and other information needed to ensure that Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency has complete information to accurately assign a case.
Conducts extensive research on cases to uncover unusual background material for Community Supervision Officers.

Conducts research and queries using local and federal criminal justice information systems including the National Crime Information Center, Justice Information System, Criminal Information Systems, Federal Bureau of Prisons' Sentry Database System, Washington Area Law Enforcement System, and other Justice Information Systems to positively identify a criminal history profile for each offender appearing at the Reception and Processing Center.

Initiates queries and analyzes the local and federal criminal justice databases to determine (when applicable) whether DNA is on record and/or to determine appropriateness of assignment to special supervision teams (e.g., Sex Offender, Domestic Violence, Mental Health, etc.).

Reviews and analyzes reports, probation orders, supervised release orders and other related documents pertaining to supervision, to begin initial referrals to appropriate agency units.
Enters data into a database documenting the chronology of offender's background and summarizing all available information.

Investigates and assigns detainer cases and executes warrants on offenders who appear in the Reception and Processing Unit. Produces letters for offenders to obtain state identification.

Assists Community Supervision Officers by responding to requests for information. Explains resources, services, referrals, and team assignments to inquiries and/or make recommendations to appropriate Community Supervision Officer.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable
  • Background security investigation, drug test, and favorable adjudication
  • May be required to successfully complete a one year probationary period (unless already completed).
  • This position is covered under federal law enforcement retirement provisions, Public Law 100-238.
  • This is not a virtual or remote position; you must live within or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance of the duty location which is Washington D.C. (District of Columbia).
  • All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments directly deposited into a financial institution of their choosing.

Qualifications

To minimally qualify for the Offender Processing Specialist position as a GL-07, you must meet all of the following requirements list below.
This position has a positive education (or years of related experience) requirement. To initially qualify for this position, you must meet one of the basic requirements described below:
1. Basic Education or Four-year Experience Requirement
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that includes a major field of study directly related to behavioral or social science, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
or
Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
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Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

2. Specialized Experience - GL-07
In addition to meeting the basic requirement, qualified applicants must possess one year of Specialized Experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-05) in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Specialized experience is defined as working in or with a criminal justice system organization, agency, or law enforcement agency (local, state, federal, or U.S. military) processing, monitoring, or assisting criminal offenders and/or parolees released from prison/incarceration or on probation. This includes all of the following:
  • Managing files and/or records for various purposes such as personnel files or updating client information for a business, organization, or agency.
  • Maintaining and entering data or information into a database using an application software program.
  • Experience using computers and related application software to create various documents and reports.
  • Experience using computers and computer systems (including hardware and application software programs) to enter data, collect or extract data or information, or to process information for a business, organization, agency, or an institute of higher education (such as a university or college).
  • Experience conducting research to find needed information or data using sources as the Internet, organizational manuals, statistical data reports, miscellaneous related reports, or other available resources to obtain valid data or information to create research reports or findings.
  • Experience entering and extracting information or data using an automated system for a business, organization, or agency.
  • Demonstrating strong Interpersonal skills required to interact and communicate effectively with others.
  • Customer service experience.
OR
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR GS(GL)-07 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One full year of graduate (Masters) level education or have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with an accomplishing Superior Academic Achievement (Grade point average of a 2.95 or higher on a 4.0 scale or class standing in the upper third of the graduating class or major subdivision) or membership in a national scholastic honor society may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement.
Note: Copies of official transcripts and supporting documents to include honor society membership if inducted. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.

To minimally qualify for the Offender Processing Specialist position as a GL-09, you must meet all of the following requirements list below.
This position has a positive education (or years of related experience) requirement. To initially qualify for this position, you must meet one of the basic requirements described below:

1. Basic Education or Four-year Experience Requirement
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that includes a major field of study directly related to behavioral or social science, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
or
Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
or
Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

2. Specialized Experience - GL-09
In addition to meeting the basic requirement, qualified applicants must possess one year of Specialized Experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-07) in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Specialized experience is defined as experience working in or with a criminal justice system organization, agency, court system, or law enforcement agency (local, state, federal, or U.S. military) processing, monitoring, or assisting criminal offenders and/or parolees released from prison/incarceration or on probation. This includes all the following:
  • Experience (legally authorized) using law enforcement or other criminal justice systems database to conduct research or inquiries.
  • Experience analyzing data or Information in order to Identify the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
  • Experience preparing and maintaining case files for criminal offenders and/or parolees.
  • Experience using computers and computer systems (including hardware and application software programs) to enter data, collect or extract data or information, or to process information for a business, organization, agency, or an institute of higher education (such as a university or college).
  • Experience using computers and related application software to create various documents and reports.
  • Experience conducting research to find needed information or data using sources as the Internet, organizational manuals, statistical data reports, miscellaneous related reports, or other available resources to obtain valid data or information to create research reports or findings.
  • Demonstrating strong Interpersonal skills required to interact and communicate effectively with others.
  • Managing files and records for various purposes such as entering data or information to update personnel files.
  • Maintaining and entering data or information into a database using an application software program.
OR
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR GS(GL)-09 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education OR a Master's or equivalent graduate degree, may be substituted to meet the specialized experience requirement. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed graduate level education and experience may be used to meet total experience requirements.
If you are using education to substitute for the specialized experience, you must submit transcripts at the time you apply.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE: This position is covered under LEO retirement provisions, first-time law enforcement appointees must not have reached their 37th birthday at the time of appointment. Applicants 37 or older who have previous LEO experience under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or the Federal Employees Retirement Systems (FERS) may have their previous LEO experience subtracted from their age to determine whether they meet the maximum entry age requirement. APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE DATE OF BIRTH TO RECEIVE FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans.

If you are an eligible Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant, you may apply for special selection over other applicants for this position. Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the CTAP or ICTAP must be well qualified for the position. To be well qualified, applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and meet the mid-level (scoring between 85 and 89) of the rating criteria for all factors or the established cutoff score. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456. Additional information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill future vacancies for identical positions within the next year.

Relocation expenses are not authorized.

Bargaining Unit Status: Eligible (This position is represented by American Federation of Government Employees, Local 0727)

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.

CSOSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CSOSA uses E-Verify, if you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system.

Position is Mission Essential and is not subject to administrative dismissal in emergencies based on inclement weather conditions, or other emergency situations, as appropriate. A Mission Essential employee is required to report for, or remain at, work in emergency situations; dismissal or closure announcements do not apply to him/her unless his/her supervisor instructs otherwise.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be rated under Category Rating Procedures and be placed in one of three categories: Highly Qualified (highly proficient with an overall comprehensive level of knowledge, skills, and abilities of the job based on a complete review of experience, education and training), Well Qualified (competent in the position with an overall accomplished level of knowledge, skills, and abilities of the job based on a complete review of experience, education and training), or Qualified (an overall basic level of knowledge, skills and abilities of the job based on a complete review of your experience, education and training). With the exception of positions which are professional and scientific at the GS-09 (or equivalent) and above, qualified preference eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 30-percent or more (CPS) and those with a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10-percent but less than 30-percent (CP) move from the category in which they would otherwise be placed to the top of the highest quality category. Within these categories, applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

  • Clerical
  • Computer Skills
  • Criminal Law
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Reasoning
  • Research
  • Technical Competence
  • Written Communication
Your application will be evaluated according to the extent and quality of experience, education, and training. If you meet the basic qualification requirements, your resume, online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses will be evaluated against the knowledge, skills, and abilities and the result of the additional assessments required for this position. The assessments measure the critical competencies that are required to successfully perform the job. This evaluation determines which candidates will be referred to the selecting official for consideration.

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