Offender Processing Specialist - 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

3 weeks ago

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Description

Duties:

The position is located in the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) for the District of Columbia, within the Office of Community Supervision & Intervention Services (OCSIS).

OCSIS supervises adults released by the Superior Court for the District of Columbia on probation, those released by the U.S.

Parole Commission on parole or supervised release, as well as a smaller number of clients sentenced under Deferred Sentence Agreements (DSA) and Civil Protection Orders (CPOs).

The Offender Processing Specialist processes offenders who are referred by a releasing authority including U.S. Parole Commission and DC Superior Court.

The incumbent's work is critical to the effective supervision of the offender and results in the documentation of required tracking and releasing authority documentation.

The incumbent reviews the offender's criminal and social history to make an accurate assignment to a supervision or investigation team.

Independently carries out established protocols to review offenders' release conditions and to assign to the appropriate unit.

Conducts review of Judgment and Commitment (J&C) Orders from DC Superior Court and follow-up by maintaining communication with judicial support staff and other Court Staff on as needed basis to reconcile requirements/conditions contained and prescribed for supervision.

Conducts data entry of community supervision data into the Supervision Management Automation Record Tracking system, including but not limited to docket numbers, charges, special conditions, and periods of supervision.

Conducts reviews of parole/supervised release plans from Bureau of Prisons and enters information in the Supervision Management Automation Record Tracking system pertaining to docket numbers, charges, special conditions, and period of supervision.

Analyzes charges and warrants and determines supervision status.

This includes verification of offense dates, type of charges and other information needed to ensure that Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency has complete information to accurately assign a case.

Conducts extensive research on cases to uncover unusual background material for Community Supervision Officers.

Conducts research and queries using local and federal criminal justice information systems including the National Crime Information Center, Justice Information System, Criminal Information Systems, Federal Bureau of Prisons' Sentry Database System, Washington Area Law Enforcement System, and other Justice Information Systems to positively identify a criminal history profile for each offender appearing at the Reception and Processing Center.

Reviews and analyzes reports, probation orders, supervised release orders and other related documents pertaining to supervision, to begin initial referrals to appropriate agency units.

Enters data into a database documenting the chronology of offender's background and summarizing all available information.

Investigates and assigns detainer cases and executes warrants on offenders who appear in the Reception and Processing Unit. Produces letters for offenders to obtain state identification.

Assists Community Supervision Officers by responding to requests for information. Explains resources, services, referrals, and team assignments to inquiries and/or make recommendations to appropriate Community Supervision Officer.

The developmental grades for this position are GL and GL The full performance level (FPL) for this position is GS

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
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).
All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments directly deposited into a financial institution of their choosing.

Qualifications:

To mínimally qualify for the Offender Processing Specialist position as a GL-07, you must meet all of the following requirements list below.
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This position has a positive education (or years of related experience) requirement.

To initially qualify for this position, you must meet one of the basic requirements
described below:

1. Basic Education or Four-year Experience Requirement
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that includes a
major field of study directly related to behavioral or social science, or related disciplines appropriate to th