The United States Pretrial Services Officer upholds the constitutional principles of the presumption of innocence and the right against excessive bail for pretrial defendants by appropriately balancing community safety and risk of nonappearance with protection of individual liberties.
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Summary
The United States Pretrial Services Officer upholds the constitutional principles of the presumption of innocence and the right against excessive bail for pretrial defendants by appropriately balancing community safety and risk of nonappearance with protection of individual liberties.
This job is being filled at many locations nationwide. Click through to Avue to select the specific location(s) for which you are interested in applying.
NOTE: Please DO NOT CLICK the blue "Apply" button below. Applications will NOT be received. For information and details regarding this position and to apply, visit the District of Arizona employment website at <a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/azduscourts/jobs//4476401/pretrial-services-technician">https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/azduscourts/jobs/4476401/pretrial-services-technician</a>
These positions are located in the United States Pretrial Services Office in Tucson or Phoenix, Arizona.
The Pretrial Services Technician performs clerical, technical, and administrative support to officers and staff in a wide range of areas, including reception duties, assisting with the intake process, preparing and maintaining case files, data entry and uploading documents to PACTS-ECM, assisting with urinalysis testing and may include overseeing a courtesy out caseload.
The work can be fast paced and challenging. All employees assigned to the unit need to be able to work well in a team setting.
The United States Pretrial Services Office offers flexible work schedules, work at home opportunities, and flex days.
To qualify for this position, the successful applicant must be a high school graduate or equivalent. Preference may be given to applicants who have:
- Court or Legal office experience, and - Bi-lingual Spanish.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference given to applicants with two years or more of college credits or who have obtained a degree from an accredited college or university.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
Provide office support and assistance for the administrative functions of the office, which may include any or all of the following duties and responsibilities:
- Perform a full range of customer service functions for staff, clients, visitors, and court personnel that come to the office. Gives visitors/callers prompt assistance by answering routine questions and/or referring them to the appropriate party or department. Copy all documents provided by clients for verification purposes. Accurately writes chronological information pertaining to the clients' office visit or phone calls, as well as contacts with AUSA's and defense attorneys for the supervising officer. - Enters clients' names in PACTS-ECM or confirms that the clients signed into the KIOSK. Verifies that clients who are not registered on the KIOSK are signed in, put on the Check-in Waiting list and complete the required contact forms. - Promptly notifies officers when clients come in for their scheduled or unscheduled urinalysis testing. Escort and monitor clients for urinalysis testing following all chain of command rules and office policy and procedures. - Perform data entry functions. Enter supervision and investigative case file and statistical data into automated systems. - Review criminal record checks obtained through local or national law enforcement files. - Assists officers by retrieving docket information, filing correspondence and other mail matter received from clients or other parties. Scans and uploads case related documents for pretrial officers. Works on research and investigative assignments under the direction of supervisors. Complete Pretrial Services Reports for the Court. - Assists administrative staff with their non-supervision and detention caseloads as well as courtesy out caseloads. This requires quarterly compliance updates from the district of supervision and promptly referring any bail modifications or violations to the appropriate officer and supervisor. - Scans and uploads case related documents for pretrial officers. - Performs other duties assigned.
Education
EDUCATION:
The successful applicant must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
Additional information
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
- Cover letter that supports your work experience as it relates to the position. - Resume that includes complete work and salary history, and education. - Your two most recent performance evaluations OR two letters of recommendation.
Attachments should be submitted only as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) documents. Other formats are not acceptable.
Applications will be considered complete when the online application and all required attachments (in proper format) are received by the Human Resources Division. Applications and/or attachments received after the closing date may not be considered.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
401 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
US
Next steps
NOTE: Please DO NOT CLICK the blue "Apply" button below. Applications will NOT be received. For information and details regarding this position and to apply, visit the District of Arizona employment website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/azduscourts/jobs/4476401/pretrial-services-technician to submit an online application, including all required documents.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Cover letter that supports your work experience as it relates to the position. - Resume that includes complete work and salary history, and education. - Your two most recent performance evaluations OR two letters of recommendation.
Attachments should be submitted only as Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) documents. Other formats are not acceptable.
Applications will be considered complete when the online application and all required attachments (in proper format) are received by the Human Resources Division. Applications and/or attachments received after the closing date may not be considered.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
401 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
US
Next steps
NOTE: Please DO NOT CLICK the blue "Apply" button below. Applications will NOT be received. For information and details regarding this position and to apply, visit the District of Arizona employment website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/azduscourts/jobs/4476401/pretrial-services-technician to submit an online application, including all required documents.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
