U. S. Probation Officer | Honolulu, HI

either the Honolulu or Waipahu office. Learn more about this agency Help Requirements Conditions of Employment MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE First-time appointees to 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 officer 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 experience subtracted from their age to determine whether they meet the maximum age

requirement. MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS Applicants must be physically capable, have good vision and normal hearing ability. Prior to employment, the selectee(s) considered for this position will undergo a medical examination and drug screening.

Upon successful completion of the medical examination and drug screening, the selectee(s) may then be appointed provisionally, pending a favorable suitability determination by the court. In addition, as conditions of employment, incumbent(s) 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.

The medical requirements and the essential job functions derived from the medical guidelines for probation officers, pretrial services officers and officer assistants are available for public review on the US Courts website.

BACKGROUND CHECK: As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must successfully complete a ten-year background investigation and every five years thereafter will be subject to an updated investigation similar to the initial one. The investigation includes an FBI fingerprint check, and retention in the position will depend upon a favorable suitability determination. When completing the AO-78, Application for Federal Judicial Branch Employment, applicants must complete questions 18-20 under the Optional Background Information section.

Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required for all probation officer positions. The degree must be in a field of academic study which provides evidence of the capacity to understand and apply legal requirements and human relations skills involved in the position. These include but are not limited to such fields of study as criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, human relations, or business or public administration.

In addition, the successful applicant(s) must have additional education or specialized experience, depending on the classification level at the time of hire. Appointment at the CL-25 level requires at least one year of 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. Experience as a police, custodial, or security officer, other than any criminal investigative experience, is not creditable.

Educational Substitution: Completion of requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one of the following superior academic achievement requirements may be substituted for one (1) year of specialized experience (and is qualifying for CL-25, Step 1). An overall " B" grade point average equaling 2.9 or better of a possible 4.0; Standing in the upper third of the class; A " B+" (3.5) average or better in the major field of study, such as business or public administration, human resources management, industrial relations, or psychology; or, Election to a membership in one of the National Honorary Scholastic Societies meeting the minimum requirements of the Association of College Honor Societies, other than Freshman Honor Societies.

Completion of one academic year (30 semester or 45 quarter hours) of graduate work in a field of study closely related to the position is also qualifying at CL-25 Step 1. Completion of a master's degree in a field of study closely related to the position, or a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, is qualifying at CL-27, Step 1. COURT PREFERRED SKILLS Possess the counseling skills, personal demeanor, and commitment necessary to facilitate positive behavioral change in offenders.

Possess good writing and oral communication skills and the ability to work independently and professionally without daily supervision. Possess a willingness to zealously enforce the law, protect the community, and provide correctional treatment services to offenders who reside in communities throughout the District of Hawaii. Possess the ability and desire to work effectively with other staff, the Court, stakeholders, and defendants/offenders. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Compensation will be set based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate subject to the policies and guidelines set forth in the Court Personnel System (CPS).

Although Federal Government Civil Service classifications/regulations do not apply, court employees are entitled to similar benefits as other Federal Government employees. These benefits include participation in the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS), a three- tier system which includes the Social Security Retirement Program, a basic pension benefit and the Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401k plan with employer matching contributions), as well as Federal Employees' Health, Dental and Vision Benefits, Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance and Long-Term Care Programs, Flexible Benefits Program, paid holidays and annual/sick leave accrual.

See the United States Courts website for an overview of Federal Judiciary benefits. Education Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required for all probation officer positions. The degree must be in a field of academic study which provides evidence of the capacity to understand and apply legal requirements and human relations skills involved in the position.

These include but are not limited to such fields of study as criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, human relations, or business or public administration. Additional information Vision Statement KULIA I KA NU'U. E HELE ME KA PU'OLO! (To always strive to reach the summit and to make every person, place, or condition better than before) This is our commitment to engage, motivate, and change our community for the better and to make Hawai'i the safest place to live. Mission Statement Assist the Court in the fair administration of justice by respecting the presumption of innocence; avoiding unnecessary detention; conducting thorough investigations; providing unbiased, verified reports; making informed recommendations; and inspiring individuals to rehabilitate and reunify with the community, with the goal of protecting and improving Hawai'i.

Values MALAMA - To take care of; to serve and to honor. HO'OHANOHANO - To honor the dignity of others; to conduct yourself with distinction; to cultivate respectfulness. PONO - Rightness and balance; the feeling of contentment when all is good and right. OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.

All application information is subject to verification. Court employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Federal Judicial Employees. This position is subject to mandatory electronic funds transfer for payroll direct deposit. In addition, as conditions of employment, incumbent(s) 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. Read more Benefits Help Review our benefits