What are the responsibilities and job description for the Probation Support Technician position at U.S. Courts?
Summary
Probation Support Technicians work directly with United States Probation Officers in the Pretrial and Post-conviction units.
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The public
Duties
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
- Assists in performing investigations of all types for the office and other districts. Researches, retrieves and verifies addresses, collateral requests, employment, education, treatment, credit reports and social history information.
- Receives and transfers files from other districts.
- Retrieves and verifies criminal history information.
- Enters data and uploads documents in probation/pretrial automated case tracking system (PACTS).
- Assists in completing pretrial collateral investigations.
- Processes incoming and outgoing correspondence.
- Answers and screens phone calls.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Incumbent must clear a federal background investigation and financial check. Financial and background check outcomes must be favorable. Financial rating must be in good standing, devoid of late payments, bankruptcies and collections.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High school graduate or equivalent plus general experience in clerical, office, or other work that indicates the possession of, or the ability to acquire, the knowledge and skills needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. College education of at least 2 semesters may substitute for general experience.
The successful applicant must:
Possess good multi-tasking skills and have strong interpersonal/verbal communication skills, be a team-player and flexible in a changing environment, possess strong computer skills, utilizing word processing and database applications, maintain confidentiality, and practice good work ethics.
Only the most qualified applicants in good standing will be considered for the position.
Education
High school graduate or equivalent.
Additional information
- The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to withdraw the job announcement, either of which may occur without any prior written notice.
- This job announcement may involve filling more than one position described herein.
- If a subsequent vacancy of the same position becomes available within 90 days of the vacancy close date or date filled (whichever is the most recent), the Chief United States Probation Officer has the discretion to select a candidate from the original qualified applicant pool.
- This position may also be assigned to a different unit other than the one posted, dependent upon the needs of the District.
- Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid.
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.
Benefits
- Paid Annual Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Federal Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave after one year of full-time employment
- Pre-tax benefit programs
- Health Insurance
- Vision/Dental Insurance
- Group Life insurance
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Defined contribution retirement benefits (FERS)
- Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)- 401 (k)-styled program with up to 5% match
- Transit subsidy
- Credit for prior Federal Government service
- Mandatory electronic deposit of salary payment
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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.
Number of years and type of experience.
Required Documents
- Letter of Interest
- Chronological Resume
- Copy of high school diploma/GED or Official College Transcripts
- Copy of two most recent performance evaluations.
- AO 78, Application for Federal Judicial Branch Employment found at: https://www.nmpp.uscourts.gov/career-opportunities
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, qualified applicants must submit a complete application packet which includes:
- Letter of Interest
- Chronological Resume
- Copy of high school diploma/GED or Official College Transcripts
- Copy of two most recent performance evaluations.
- AO 78, Application for Federal Judicial Branch Employment found at: https://www.nmpp.uscourts.gov/career-opportunities
Any incomplete packet will result in disqualification. All application packets must be emailed in ONE PDF document only and sent to: uspojobs@nmp.uscourts.gov.
Ron Travers
Chief U.S. Probation Officer
333 Lomas Blvd. NW, Suite 170
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102
Attn: Victoria Hilton-Eckhart
Human Resources Specialist
Agency contact information
333 Lomas Blvd, NW
Ste 170
Albuquerque, NM 87102
US
Next steps
Only the most qualified applicants in good standing will be considered for the position. Financial and background check outcomes must be favorable. Financial rating must be in good standing, devoid of late payments, bankruptcies and collections.
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