Community Supervision Officer - Washington, United States - US Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for DC - Agency Wide

US Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for DC - Agency Wide

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Washington, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:

Investigates the background of criminal offenders to identify factors that determine their level of risk related to public safety utilizing a risk/needs assessment actuarial.

Assesses the offenders' need for assistance, develops a supervision plan, sets priorities, makes appropriate referrals to social service programs, and monitors their progress while under supervision pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth by the releasing authority.

Attends judicial conferences and provides formal written and oral testimony at court and the United States Parole Commission hearings pertaining to offenders under the incumbent's supervision.

Based on an independent evaluation of circumstances, the incumbent produces timely and accurate written reports and makes oral representations to the designated decision-makers, to include recommendations to Judges or the United States Parole Commission regarding the disposition of assigned cases.

Performs case management services for individuals referred to program resources. Tracks social services program participation through an automated case management system.

The incumbent will be required to conduct criminal record checks using a variety of criminal justice databases (i.e., NCIC III, WALES, JUSTIS, SENTRY) to verify that offenders are wanted and/or have committed a new criminal offense while under supervision.

The incumbent, while under the supervisor's direction, will contact and coordinate with law enforcement partners to assist in the execution of warrants.

Performs case management services to individuals assigned, such as gathering, compiling, updating, and maintaining data for selected case files. Interviews various program participants, and makes telephone and written inquiries to update case data at periodic intervals. Tracks and manages interventions and offender's participation in community-based programs via an automated case management system.

Identifies appropriate social service assistance programs for criminal offenders and works with community partners to provide services that focus on decreasing recidivism rates.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
Males born after 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).
This position is covered under federal law enforcement retirement provisions, Public Law
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments directly deposited into a financial institution of their choosing.
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 I9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
Bargaining Unit Status: Eligible. This position is represented by the American Federation of Government Employees, Local 072MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE: The maximum entry age for this position is 37 years of age at the time of acceptance of employment unless the applicant has prior Federal service in a covered law enforcement position.
You will be required to attend all onsite (8 to 10 weeks) training for the Community Supervision Officers Academy. The Academy will tentatively start on Monday, October 21, 2024. FULL PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED.
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).

Qualifications:

This position has a positive education and/or experience requirement.
You may qualify at the GL
09 level if you fulfill one of the following basic qualification requirements:

A.

Successful completion of a full four-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in the behavioral or social sciences, or in a related discipline that included at least 24 semester/36 quarter hours in the behavioral or social sciences.

OR
B.

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.

OR
C.

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.

In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, applicants must have had specialized experience and/or directly related education. Education and experience may be combined to meet the total experience requirements.

The applicant must have completed two (2) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's or equivalent graduate degree when it p