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U.S. Courts is Hiring an U.S. Pretrial Services Officer Near Brooklyn, NY

Qualifications:

For placement above the starting salary of $55,616, the successful applicant must have at least one to three years of specialized experience in fields such as pretrial services, probation, corrections, criminal investigations, or work in substance/addiction or mental health treatment. The successful applicant must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts investigations and verifies background information concerning persons charged with a federal offense when they are arrested or summoned to court.
• Evaluates information and prepares reports for the judge prior to the initial hearing with assessment of non-appearance and danger to community. A recommendation regarding bail and/or release of a defendant is included in the report.
• Supervises defendants who are released with supervision conditions.
• Notifies the court and the U.S. Attorney of any violations.
• Develops a supervision plan and maintains a detailed record of case activity.
• Travel and contacts are conducted in unsafe neighborhoods where crime may occur.

Job Summary