U.S. Pretrial Services Officer

The U.S. Pretrial Services Office for the Middle District of Florida is accepting applications for the position of U.S. Pretrial Services Officer.

Qualifications for Pretrial Services Officers are prescribed and set forth by the Judicial Conference of the United States. All probation or pretrial services officer positions require completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field of academic study which provides evidence of the capacity to understand and apply the legal requirements and human relations skills involved in the position. Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting education requirements, applicants must have specialized experience. A minimum of three years specialized experience is preferred. Specialized experience is progressively responsible experience, in such fields as pretrial services, probation, parole, criminal investigations, or work in substance/addiction treatment, public administration, human relations, social work, psychology, or mental health. Experience as a police officer, corrections, or prison guard, custodial, or security officer, FBI, Customs Agent, or U.S. Marshal DOES NOT MEET the requirements of specialized experience. Additional Qualifications: Fluency in Spanish is desirable but not required. Ability to organize, prioritize work schedule, and work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast paced and challenging environment, managing stress, and maintaining a positive and professional demeanor. Ability to exercise impartiality and discretion with the defendant population and their family/support system. Ability to interact and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people of diverse backgrounds. This includes defendants, law enforcement and collateral agency personnel at different government levels, and community service providers. Ability to interview and establish rapport with defendants and their families/support systems, contacts at collateral agencies, and others for the purpose of supervision and investigation. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Skill in the use of automated equipment including word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.