U.S. District Court

The United States Pretrial Services Office in the District of Oregon is a career organization focused on providing exceptional service to the Court, members of the legal community, and the general public.  We are currently seeking applicants for a full‐time Intensive Supervision Specialist position in Eugene, Oregon.

Representative Duties

Pretrial Services Officers assist in the administration of justice and promote community safety, gather information, supervise defendants, interact with collateral agencies, prepare reports, conduct investigations, and present recommendations to the Court.  Officer Specialists manage a caseload that includes a significant proportion of defendants of a specialized type and serve as local experts.  The incumbent is responsible for matters relating to the effective supervision of defendants who require intensive supervision including those defendants who require location monitoring.  Pretrial services officer specialists must carry at least a 50 percent caseload, spending at least 50 percent of their time working with defendants.  Officer Specialists may guide the work of pretrial services officer assistants and other staff.

• Performs investigative and supervision responsibilities for defendants in both general cases and specialized cases which include defendants who are identified as having intensive supervision concerns and needs. Conducts investigations, prepares reports, and makes recommendations for the Court in general, high-risk, and specialized cases by interviewing defendants and their families and collecting background data from various sources. An integral part of this process is the interpretation and application of policies and procedures, statutes, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedures, and relevant case law in the area of specialization.
• Supervises a specialized location monitoring caseload and monitors compliance with applicable program directives and requirements.
• Serves as a resource and expert to the Court, line officers, and staff for the screening and classification of defendants. Guides, advises, trains, and makes recommendations to other officers, the Court, and other individuals in cases involving area of specialization. Assists in developing policies and proposals to provide needed services.  Trains line officers on identification and treatment of defendants requiring intensive supervision needs.
• Participates in on-going training and educational opportunities to further develop and enhance techniques and skills relating to investigation and supervision practices of defendants in area of specialization.
• Tracks developments in the law, and updates staff and the Court. Enforces court-ordered supervision components and implements supervision strategies. Maintains personal contact with defendants through office and community contacts and by telephone.  Investigates employment, sources of income, lifestyle, and associates to assess risk and compliance.  Addresses substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, and similar problems.  Implements the necessary treatment or violation proceedings through assessment, monitoring, and counseling.
• Responsible for enforcement of location monitoring conditions ordered by the Court.
• Analyzes and resolves disputed issues involving defendants and presents unresolved issues to the Court for resolution. Assesses defendants’ level of risk and develops a blend of risk management strategies for controlling and correcting risk.
• Determines and evaluates, on an ongoing basis, the available resources within pretrial services regarding intensive supervision matters. Provides management and staff with ongoing updates related to changes with the intensive supervision defendant population, and with procedural matters related to intensive supervision and aftercare.
• Communicates with other organizations and persons (such as Bureau of Prisons, law enforcement, treatment agencies, and attorneys) concerning defendants’ behavior and conditions of supervision. Identifies and investigates violations and implements appropriate alternatives and sanctions. Reports violations of the conditions of supervision to the appropriate authorities.  Prepares written reports of violation matters and makes recommendations for disposition. 
• Schedules and conducts drug use detection tests of defendants following established procedures and protocols. Maintains paper and computerized records of test results. Maintains chain of custody of urinalysis testing materials.
• Responds to judicial officer’s requests for information and advice. Maintains detailed written records of case activity. May conduct surveillance and/or search and seizure at the direction of the Court.
• Participates in the administrative planning of specialized caseloads.

This list is intended to reflect typical duties and does not include all duties or special work assignments.  A United States Pretrial Services Officer must be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‐paced work environment to perform at an acceptable level.  The workload is case driven and extremely time sensitive.  Work in excess of 40 hours per week may be required to meet the demands of the Court.  Employees may need to travel in the performance of their statutory duties.  A valid driver’s license is required.  The ability to prepare well written reports in a short period of time, apply effective time management skills, and work with limited supervision will ensure acceptable performance of the duties assigned and required by law.

Qualifications

Required Education

All pretrial services officer positions require completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field of academic study, such as criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, human relations, or business or public administration, which provides evidence of the capacity to understand and apply the legal requirements and human relations skills involved in the position.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify at the CL-29 level, the candidate must possess three years of specialized experience, including at least one year as a probation or pretrial services officer in the U.S. Courts.

Specialized experience is defined as progressively responsible experience gained after completion of a bachelor's degree, in such fields as probation, pretrial services, parole, corrections, criminal investigations, or work in substance/addiction treatment.  Experience as a police, custodial, or security officer, other than any criminal investigative experience, is not creditable.  Must have progressively responsible administrative, technical and professional experience related to supervising high risk defendants.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the minimum qualifications, preference will be given to candidates with prior judiciary experience in location monitoring.

Application Process

To apply, submit the following:

1. Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment (AO 78). This position requires a 5-year background investigation with 5-year periodic updates. Applicants must complete the Background Information questions 18, 19, and 20 on page 5 of the application;
2. Letter of Interest (Cover Letter), which includes a narrative statement that addresses your qualifications, skills and relevant experience;
3. Chronological resume;
4. List of 3 professional references including telephone and email contact information;
5. "Unofficial" University Transcripts
6. Your last 2 performance evaluations (if unavailable, please provide explanation in cover letter); and
7. Most recent SF-50 (current or former employee of US Courts).

Send application packet via email to in PDF form and include 'ORPT-24-01 ISS' in the subject line.  All documentation should be combined into one PDF. Please type or print all information and sign and date forms where indicated.  Incomplete packets will not be considered.

Due to the volume of applications, the U.S. Pretrial Services Office will only communicate with those individuals who are invited for personal interviews and only applicants who are interviewed will receive a written response regarding their application status.  Applicants selected for interviews must travel at their own expense.  Relocation expenses are not authorized and will not be reimbursed.  Verification of employment, education, and reference checks will be made prior to any offer of employment.  The selectee for this position will be subject to a criminal background record check and consumer credit check before an employment offer is made.

For Further Information

• Learn more about the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon and the Pretrial Services Office.
• Employee Benefits
• Conditions of Employment