foreign service officer Del Rio, TX
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
Full Time
Del Rio, TX
62187 - 12.04 USD ANNUAL Today
Job description
Position Overview
Position:
U.S. Pretrial Services Officer- Job # USPT 23-08 DR
Opening Date:
June 7, 2023
Closing Date:
Open until filled; Preference will be given to applications received by June 20, 2023
Starting Salary:
Up to $62,187 - Salary commensurate with experience
Transfers within the Judiciary will be considered for a salary match up to CL-28
Location:
Del Rio, Texas
The United States Pretrial Services Office for the Western District of Texas is currently accepting applications for the position of Pretrial Services Officer in Del Rio, Texas.
Responsibilities
The Pretrial Services Officer is an investigation and supervision specialist responsible for providing information to the Court on matters concerning pretrial release and detention, release conditions, supervision, pretrial diversion, and public safety, pursuant to 18 USC § 3153 and 3154.
Qualifications & Preferred Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. Ability to communicate well orally and in writing. Ability to organize, oversee, and complete multiple projects simultaneously and with limited supervision. Ability to maintain confidences, exercise mature judgment, and work harmoniously with others. Dependable, with a commitment to regular attendance. Knowledge of court operations. Fluent in English-Spanish is highly preferred.
Two years progressively responsible experience in such fields as probation, pretrial services, parole, corrections, criminal investigations, or work in substance/addiction treatment, public administration, human relations, social work, psychology, or mental health or completion of a master's degree preferred.
Working knowledge of computer software such as Word and Excel are highly preferred. Additionally, experience with evidence-based practices and supervision strategies, such as of STARR, MRT and the Cognitive Model preferred. Must be available for overnight travel as needed.
Physical Requirements and Maximum Entry Age (for first time appointees):
- The duties of pretrial services officers require the investigation and management of defendants who present physical danger to officers and to the public. In the supervision, treatment, and control of these defendants, these duties require moderate to arduous physical exercise, including prolonged periods of walking and standing, physical dexterity and coordination, and use of self-defense tactics. On a daily basis, these officers face unusual mental and physical stress because they are subject to danger and possible harm during frequent, direct contact with individuals who are charged with committing Federal offenses.
Because officers must effectively deal with physical attacks and are subject to moderate to arduous physical exertion, applicants must be physically capable. Any candidate the court is appointing to an officer position will be subject to a pre-employment medical examination. The applicant must be determined medically qualified prior to commencement of duties. For additional information on the medical guidelines, please visit www.txwd.uscourts.gov - click on Court Info>Jobs>Officer and Officer Assistant Medical Guidelines.
Positions covered under law enforcement officer retirement provisions must not have reached their 37th birthday at the time of appointment. Applicants 37 or over who have previous law enforcement experience under the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees’ Retirement System and who have either a subsequent break in service or intervening service in a non-law enforcement officer position may have their previous law enforcement officer experience subtracted from their age to determine whether they meet the maximum age requirement.
Prior to appointment, the incumbent considered for this position will undergo an extensive medical examination and drug screening. Upon successful completion of the medical examination and drug screening, the incumbent may then be provisionally appointed. At such time, the incumbent will undergo an extensive Office of Personnel Management (OPM) background investigation. Continued employment will be contingent on successful completion of the OPM investigation. In addition, as a condition of employment, the incumbent will be subject to ongoing random drug screening, updated background investigations every five years and, as deemed necessary by management for reasonable cause, may be subject to subsequent fitness-for-duty evaluations and drug screening.
Application Procedure
Qualified candidates may apply by submitting a cover letter (include job title/number listed above), detailed resume, college transcripts to: www.txwpt.uscourts.gov > Careers > Current Employment Opportunities & Online Application. Incomplete and/or late submissions may not be considered.
To be considered, the following must be included in the cover letter:
- Position Title
- Job Number noted at top of announcement
- E-mail address and daytime telephone number
- Fluent in Spanish or not – Fluency in Spanish is preferred
- Year in which bachelor’s degree was received
- Date of Birth, including year born
Should there be a need, the applicant may be considered for other positions or divisions within the district. More than one position may be filled from this vacancy. The Court is not authorized to reimburse travel expenses for interviews or relocation. Please note the final candidates will undergo a fingerprint and background check. Preference will be given to local candidates.
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS:
- All applicants must be a U.S. citizen or must be a lawful permanent resident (i.e., green card holder) and seeking U.S. citizenship.
- If a similar position becomes vacant, within a reasonable time of the original announcement, the court agency may select a candidate without re-posting the job.
- Applicants scheduled to interview should advise the Human Resources staff if any accommodation is needed.
- All information provided by applicants is subject to verification and background investigation. Applicants are advised that false statements or omission of information on any application materials may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
- The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions or withdraw a job announcement, without notice.
- Employees of the U.S. Courts serve under "Excepted Appointments" and are considered "at-will" employees (except for probation officers who may be removed for cause).
- The selected candidate will be subject to a one-year probationary period. During the probationary period, an employee may be dismissed without the right to appeal.
- All employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees (available for review upon request).
- Officer and Officer Assistant positions require pre-employment medical and drug testing. Candidates must be onboard before their 37th birthday.
- Other conditions not listed above may be applicable.
The United States Pretrial Services Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Federal Judiciary, the Third Branch of the Federal Government, provides a generous benefit package which, in addition to salary, is an important component of total compensation.
Employer Contributions
Retirement Benefits
Health /Life Insurance
Wellness Programs
Saving for Retirement
Defined Benefit Retirement Program:
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP):
Employer Contributions
Retirement Benefits
- Retirement - Basic Benefit (FERS employees) varies by type of FERS employee
- Thrift Savings Plan - Automatic Contribution 1% of Basic Pay for FERS employees
- Thrift Savings Plan - Employee Matching up to an additional 4% of Basic Pay
- Social Security 6.2% of earnings up to SS Wage Base
Health /Life Insurance
- Health Insurance - Employer pays approximately 72% of FEHB premium
- Life Insurance - FEGLI BASIC option only costs $.075 per every $1,000 of insurance
Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Federal Occupational Health - Health Units
- WorkLife Program
Saving for Retirement
Defined Benefit Retirement Program:
- Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
- Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) *
- CSRS is only available to employees who were covered under CSRS and subject to CSRS retirement deductions prior to January 1, 1987
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP):
- TSP ROTH Account (after-tax)
- TSP Regular Account (pre-tax)
- TSP Catch Up (employees age 50 or older)
- FERS employees matching
- first 3% contributed, the agency matches dollar for dollar
- next 2% contributed, the agency matches at 50 cent on the dollar
Social Security:
- FERS employees are eligible to receive monthly benefits from the Social Security Administration.
Pre-Tax Flexible Benefit Accounts
- Health Care Reimbursement Account
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
- Parking Reimbursement Account
- Transit subsidy
Other Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance Coverage for Spouse and Children
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reimbursement for Professional Liability Insurance
- Disability Retirement*
- Telework*
- Full-time and part-time positions*
- Flexible work hours*
- Non-monetary awards*
- Education and Training
- Virtual Learning: Judiciary Online University
- Classroom Training: Federal Judicial Center
- Benefit and Retirement Webinars
- Benefit and Retirement Counseling
Time Away
- Annual Leave (up to 8 hours per pay period)
- Sick Leave (4 hours per pay period)
- Family Medical Leave
- Leave Transfer Program
Federal Holidays
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King's, Jr. Birthday
- Presidents Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Columbus Day
- Veteran's Day
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
- Please Note: benefit availability is based on eligibility
About U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
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Size: 1 to 50 Employees
Type: Government
Website: www.txwd.uscourts.gov
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