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Delinquency Prevention Technician

District of Columbia Courts
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Summary

The Delinquency Prevention Technician position is in the Delinquency Prevention Unit of the Family Court, Court Social Services Division. The incumbent shall be assigned to the Delinquency Prevention Unit, housed within the Intake and Delinquency Prevention Branch.

The Delinquency Prevention Technician is an essential position that is required to work late hours, holidays, weekends, and when there are weather-related closures. 



Overview

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Open & closing dates
11/27/2024 to 12/11/2024
Salary
$50,326 to - $65,425 per year
Pay scale & grade
JS 06
Location
Washington, DC
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—While the DC Courts has a telework policy, eligibility is determined by the respective division where the position is situated within the agency.
Travel Required
25% or less - Travel within the District of Columbia (DC) Metropolitan area. Travel includes but is not limited to Court Social Services satellite offices and local communities' juvenile stakeholder agencies.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time - Midnight shift
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
08
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Announcement number
SS-2025-0003
Control number
821415900

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Clarification from the agency

United States Citizens or individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residency or authorized by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service to work in the United States.

Duties

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This position is not under the Federal Law Enforcement Retirement System. The tour of duty will start at midnight. 

Brief Description of Duties:

  • Supports efforts to reduce delinquency and recidivism through collaboration with local schools, community groups/associations, law enforcement agencies, and other collaborating organizations.
  • Represents the Court Social Services Division (CSSD) at public safety and other community meetings addressing public safety by ensuring issues and concerns raised at such forums and meetings are communicated to the Office of the Director through the chain of command and also ensuring information regarding efforts and activities of the CSSD are expressed at such forums and meetings.
  • Installs and removes electronic monitoring equipment primarily at the central office, and also in the various offices operated by the CSSD, the Youth Services Center (YSC), and also in the homes of court-supervised juvenile offenders.
  • Provides community outreach to improve Court relationships with the community stakeholders.
  • Provides electronic monitoring oversight across all CSSD satellite offices and in community settings.
  • Provides troubleshooting support, monitors equipment malfunctions, and makes technical adjustments to GPS electronic devices, as needed.
  • Monitors compliance (manual and electronic) and reports all violations to the designated Probation Officer of record via electronic and mobile communication with all notifications documented in the CSSD case management system.
  • Transport youth to their home when parent/guardian is unable to do so, to and from community-based respite facilities, and court-ordered destinations consistent with the operating guidelines.
  • Maintain inventory levels, recover equipment in the community and surrounding jurisdictions, and order and return equipment as needed.
  • Provides reports to the Director, Managers, and stakeholder agencies with authorization regarding the analysis of movement for youth enrolled in electronic monitoring.
  • Provides and assists in the delivery of program orientation for Probation Officers, youth, parents/guardians, and external stakeholders as directed.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • A background and security investigation is required.
  • A probationary period of one (1) year.
  • Fingerprinting and Child Registry Check.
  • Motor Vehicle Operator's Permit.
  • This position is not under law enforcement.
  • The tour of duty starts at midnight.

To qualify for this position, you must submit the following:

  1. Resume
  2. Completed Vacancy Questionnaire
  3. Documentation /Proof of Education (e.g. copy of HS diploma, GED certificate, college transcript or degree)
  4. List of three (3) professional references
  5. Valid Driver's License/Copy of driving record

All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: A high school diploma or GED certificate and at least two (2) years of experience working with youth; or two (2) years of experience in case management or general office experience, preferably in a court, human services agency, social services agency or other relevant settings.  This position additionally requires the possession and maintenance of a valid motor vehicle operator's permit.

Please submit copies of your Motor Vehicle Operator's Permit or driving record and documentation of education or your application will not be considered. 

The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts’ values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency.

Please note that authorization for the release of your adult criminal record revealing any convictions and forfeitures, and any criminal cases currently pending before the courts is required.  If you are selected for the position, a criminal history records check will be conducted.

Education

To qualify based on education, upload a copy of your college transcript or degree. The transcript must show the name of the college or university, your name, list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking.

Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for District of Columbia Courts employment.  You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.  

Foreign Education: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must upload a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript at time of application to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Additional information

This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive Federal civil service.

Please note there is a mandatory one year probationary period for all new court employees.

All required information must be received by the vacancy announcement closing date.

How you will be evaluated

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

Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure that you meet the minimum qualification requirements.  Answers submitted in the questionnaire must be supported on your resume.

Your resume must reflect the relevant experience and that you meet the minimum qualifications or your application will not be considered.


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