The Assistant Deputy Chief U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officer (ADCUSPO) assists the Chief Probation and Pretrial Services Officer (CUSPO) and Deputy Chief Probation and Pretrial Services Officer (DCUSPO) in the administration and management of federal pretrial services and probation within the Central District of California. This ADCUSPO position oversees presentence offices/units consisting of supervisors, line officers and support staff. Based upon operational needs, at the direction of the CUSPO, this position may include oversight of pretrial or post-conviction functions/operations. This position will manage supervisors and is responsible for district operations as assigned by the CUSPO. The assigned duty station may change in the future to address agency needs, as determined by the CUSPO
The Central District of California serves seven counties and has 28 authorized district judgeships, 11 senior judges, and 23 magistrate judges. The Probation and Pretrial Services Office consist of more than 280 employees spread among11 office locations. Staff includes probation and pretrial services officers and clerical support positions. The workload in the district entails supervision of over 10,000 defendants, probationers, parolees, and persons on supervised release and the preparation of approximately 3,000 presentence investigations annually.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assists the CUSPO and DCUSPO in the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of pretrial, probation and parole policies, as well as administrative policies, procedures, and programs in the district.
- Oversees presentence staff and related work product in area of responsibility and participate in systematic analysis of performance for all subordinates.
- Assists in identifying and correcting performance and/or conduct problems.
- Maintain expertise in sentencing guidelines, federal statutes, the Guide to Judiciary Policy, Volume 8, relevant case law, and policies and procedures which govern probation services.
- Participates in the budget process to determine the best allocation of funds and needs, and in estimating costs in the areas of personnel, space allocation, travel expenses, and purchases of services, equipment and supplies.
- Reviews and analyzes monthly and quarterly reports to identify problems, trends and other issues.
- Monitors or perform team reviews of presentence units, case work, including addendums, correspondence and reports for quality control purposes.
- Assists in establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with other U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services offices and with all components of the criminal justice system to include federal, state, and local law enforcement, correctional, and social service agencies.
- Assists in promoting and maintaining conditions that encourage high staff loyalty, enthusiasm, and morale.
- Assists in the selection of professional and support staff appointments.
- Frequently visits and attends presentence unit meetings, at a minimum quarterly, for each office in area of responsibility.
- Identifies training needs for staff.
- Participates in public relations which explain presentence investigation and sentencing to the community.
- Confers with judges, attorneys, and other interested parties to interpret office policy and procedures.
- Occasionally, may perform the duties of a probation and pretrial services officer.
- Performs related duties as required by the CUSPO, DCUSPO, and the Court.
- Engages in on-going learning to improve knowledge, skills, awareness and understanding of theories, data and trends in corrections and management.
To qualify for the position of ADCUSPO applicants must have a minimum five (6) years specialized experience as a U.S. Probation/Pretrial Services Officer with at least three (3) years of experience as a Supervising Officer at or equivalent to a CL 29 to qualify at the CL 30 level, or one year experience at or equivalent to a CL 30 to qualify at the CL 31 level. Only specialized experience earned in the federal court system after receipt of a bachelor’s degree will be considered. In addition, applicants must complete the New Deputy Court Unit Executive Program within one year of being offered the position.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will:
- Posses exceptional leadership skills and high ethical standards.
- Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
- Have a proven track record of helping employees maximize their potential.
- Have a record of displaying good judgment and of being a proven problem-solver who can provide innovative solutions to workplace problems as well as employee relations issues.
- Have excellent organizational skills and be able to balance the demands of varying workload responsibilities and deadlines.
- Be an excellent communicator both verbally and in writing.
- Be a visionary, with the ability to see the big picture.
- Be able to build good working relationships with peers, subordinates, and superiors.
- Be adaptable to change and able to lead major change initiatives.
- Have project management experience.
- Be able to demonstrate basic understanding of IT. HR, Budget, Procurement, and other administrative functions and their relationship to each other.
- Value continuous professional develolpment.
In addition to salary, the federal government’s benefits equate to no less than 33% of an employee’s total compensation (see Total Compensation sample below). Federal employees are entitled to federal benefits such as health, dental, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, long-term care insurance and flexible spending accounts. Participation in a defined benefit plan the Federal Employee Retirement System-Further Revised Annuity Employee (FERS-FRAE), and up to 5% matching contributions on retirement savings through the Thrift Savings Plan (401k equivalent). Generous accrual of paid time vacation and sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year. Paid parental leave after meeting eligibility requirements. Eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program on eligible student loans. Commuter subsidies for public transportation to and from work. Extensive online training options and in-person training and professional conferences, funds permitting.
Employer Provided Benefits - Total Compensation Approximation Sample (For Illustration Purposes Only) | |
Sample Annual Salary | $ 60,000.00 |
Retirement Benefits | $ 17,760.00 |
Health/Life Insurance & Commuter Reimbursement | $ 15,494.00 |
Paid Time-Off (Holidays & Accrued Leave) | $ 8,538.00 |
Total Compensation | $101,792.00 |
Must be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident with authorization to work in the United States who is currently seeking U.S. citizenship or intending to become a U.S. citizen immediately after meeting the eligibility requirements. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate is required to undergo an FBI background check. The Federal Financial Reform Act requires direct deposit of federal wages for employees. The United States District Court and the Probation and Pretrial Services Office requires employees to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Federal Judicial Employees, which is available on the Court’s website: www.cacd.uscourts.gov.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications should be submitted to apply_CACD@cacd.uscourts.gov. Documents must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format, and the email should reference the vacancy number 26-61. Complete applications must include the following:
Cover Letter – Address how your background, skills, and experience meet the qualifications listed
Resume – Include key career accomplishments
Two (2) Most Recent Performance Evaluations
For External Applicants Only: An application for Federal Branch Employment (AO78) (please visit the Court’s website at http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/employment to download the AO78 application form).
This recruitment is for a position considered “high-sensitive.” To determine suitability for the position, applicants must provide criminal history information on the Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment (AO78). Therefore, all questions requesting criminal history information must be answered even if identified as optional. This requirement also applies to any other employment-related forms when requested.
Due to the volume of applications received, the Court will only communicate with those individuals who will be interviewed. Applicants scheduled for interviews should advise the Human Resources staff if any accommodation will be necessary to interview. Unfortunately, the Court is unable to reimburse applicants for any travel or parking costs.
The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this announcement, commence interviews immediately, withdraw the announcement, or fill the position at any time, any of which actions may occur without notice.
The Federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer