U. S. Probation Officer Assistant | Honolulu, HI

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  • Location: Honolulu, HI

  • Company: U.S. Department Of Education

Honolulu or Waipahu office. Learn more about this agency Help Requirements Conditions of Employment BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must successfully complete a ten-year background investigation. 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. 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.

PHYSICAL & 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.

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. 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. Qualifications REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES): General knowledge of the criminal justice system, particularly as it relates to probation policies and procedures. General knowledge of the roles and functions of federal probation offices, including the practices and procedures used.

General knowledge of the roles, responsibilities, and relationships among the federal courts, U. S. Parole Commission, Bureau of Prisons, and U. S. Attorney's Office, and other organizations. General knowledge of how other judicial processes and procedures relate to the probation office roles and responsibilities. General knowledge of available community resources. Knowledge of automated/internet resources and systems available for conducting background checks, criminal histories, and other similar activities (such as the National Crime Information System).

General knowledge of legal terminology and general investigative techniques. General knowledge of techniques used in supervising offenders, and a basic understanding of sentencing guidelines. Skill in assisting officers in supervising offenders, conducting risk backssments, and developing appropriate alternatives and sanctions to non-compliant behavior. Ability to demonstrate professional and effective written and oral communication skills. Ability to organize, prioritize, compile, and summarize work within established time-frames and work under the pressure of short deadlines.

Can evaluate information for its accuracy, reliability, and relevance. Ability to follow detained instructions. Ability to follow safety procedures. Education SALARY AND QUALIFICATIONS: Starting salary depends on education and experience. Bachelor's degree in a field of academic study which provides evidence of the capacity to understand and apply legal requirements and human relations skills, such as criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, human relations, or business or public administration is required. This position is graded under the Court Personnel System.

The applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience to qualify. Specialized experience is defined as progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience requiring the regular and recurring application of clerical or administrative procedures that demonstrate the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws and involve the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software and equipment for word processing, data entry or report generation. 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. Read more Benefits Help Review our benefits

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