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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)

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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Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 07/27/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 27, 2026
Location
3 vacancies in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$65,435 - $94,169 per year
Pay scale & grade
GL 7 - 9
Promotion potential
11
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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
Yes
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Other
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
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Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
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Announcement number
OC-26-13001607-MPP-DC
Control number
876355800

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Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.

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

Military spouses

Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.

Individuals with disabilities

Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.

Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

Individuals who have served at least 2 years with the Peace Corps or 1 year with AmeriCorps VISTA.

Special authorities

Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path.

Clarification from the agency

Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles): Applications will be accepted from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities such as the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA), Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA), Disabilities Program, etc.

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Duties

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  • The Offender Processing Specialist processes offenders who are referred by a releasing authority including U.S. Parole Commission and DC Superior Court.
  • The work of the Offender Processing Specialist is critical to the effective supervision of the offender and results in the documentation of required tracking and releasing authority documentation.
  • Reviews the offender's criminal and social history to make an accurate assignment to a supervision or investigation team.
  • Independently carries out established protocols to review offenders' release conditions and to assign to the appropriate unit.
  • Conducts review of Judgment and Commitment Orders from DC Superior Court and follow-up by maintaining communication with judicial support staff and other Court Staff on as needed basis.
  • Enters data of community supervision into the Supervision Management Automation Record Tracking system.
  • 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. 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.
  • 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 team.
  • Reviews and analyzes reports, probation orders, supervised release orders and other related documents pertaining to supervision, to begin initial referrals to appropriate agency units.
  • 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.
  • Carries out established protocols to review offenders' release conditions and to assign to the appropriate unit.
  • 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.
  • Position is Mission Essential and is not subject to administrative dismissal in emergencies based on inclement weather conditions, or other emergency situations, as appropriate.

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).
  • Time-in-grade requirements must be met within 30 calendar day of the closing date of this announcement
  • 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).
  • This position falls under law enforcement retirement rules. Candidates must be appointed before age 37 unless they currently serve, have previously served in a federal law-enforcement retirement-covered position, or qualify for veteran preference.
  • All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments directly deposited into a financial institution of their choosing.
  • Position is Mission Essential and is not subject to administrative dismissal in emergencies based on inclement weather conditions, or other emergency situations, as appropriate.

Qualifications

To minimally qualify for the Offender Processing Specialist position as a GL-07, you must meet all of the following requirements listed 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 for both GL-07 and GL-09 positions
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.
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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/GL-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.
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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 listed below.

2. Specialized Experience - GL-09
In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement as stated above, qualified applicants must possess one year of Specialized Experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS/GL-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.
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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.
Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. To be eligible for the GL-07 position, applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-(GL)-05 or higher in the Federal Service. To be eligible for the GL-09 position, applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS(GL)-07 or higher in the Federal service.

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

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) Authority:Eligible individuals for a Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) are veterans separated under honorable conditions who are either disabled, served during a war or qualifying campaign (and received the associated badge or medal), earned an Armed Forces Service Medal, or are recently separated. Recently separated veterans" under the VRA are those within three years (36 months) from their honorable or general discharge/release from active duty.

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)

Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

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.

If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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 on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position.

You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service
  • Flexibility
  • Influencing/Negotiating
  • Integrity/Honesty
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Learning
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Self-Management
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Teamwork

The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for DC - Agency Wide

A FEDERAL CAREER LIKE NO OTHER!!! Are you ready to increase public safety, prevent crimes, reduce recidivism, and support the fair administration of justice in close collaboration with the District of Columbia's community? The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) has an opening for a Offender Processing Specialist to join our dedicated team and gain invaluable experience working in the public interest to support the fair administration of justice.

Agency contact information

Dwayne Jenkins
Phone
202 220-5449
Email
dwayne.jenkins@csosa.gov
Address
CSOSA
800 North Capitol Street NW Suite 701
Washington DC, DC 20002
US

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