U.S. Pretrial Services Officer

• 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 a report for the judge prior to the initial hearing with assessment of non-appearance and danger to the community. A recommendation regarding bail and/or release or detention 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.

How to Apply:
Qualified applicants MUST submit ALL the following documents to be considered:
1) Resume
2) Cover letter outlining qualifications and employment history.
3) Two-page statement indicating the knowledge, skills, and abilities you believe you possess which will match the needs of the office and of the position.
4) Two most recent performance evaluations.
5) Transcripts for bachelor’s and any advanced degrees.
6) AO-78 - Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment (PDF Version)
The complete application packet must be sent electronically as a single PDF document to:   employment@nyept.uscourts.gov