United States Probation and Pretrial Services Technician
U.S. Courts is looking for United States Probation and Pretrial Services Technician in Los Angeles, CA.
This local job opportunity with ID 3662856369 is live since 2026-05-04 14:28:34.
Benefits:
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, vision, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, long-term care insurance and flexible spending accounts. Participation in a defined benefit plan the Federal Employees 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
Information for Applicants:
The primary focus of the job is to assist Probation and Pretrial Services Officers in the performance of their duties, by participating in the investigation and supervision of select cases. Under the direction of a supervisor or senior officer, incumbents assist defendants and offenders with some case related matters and collect, and compile varied and technical information. The position performs routine, less complicated tasks which allow for more efficient case management, permitting Probation and Pretrial Services Officers to concentrate their time on high level tasks.
This position makes recommendations and some decisions regarding the investigation and supervision of a select lower-risk caseload of offenders/defendants. Generally, procedures are established and well documented; however, the nature of the work can provide unique challenges not covered by established procedures. The incumbent may make some independent decisions in carrying out administrative assignments; however, decision-making regarding investigation and case management is limited. Unusual circumstances or issues are brought to a supervisor or senior officer before action is taken. While the work assignments are completed independently, the work is reviewed for completeness and accuracy by a Probation and Pretrial Services Officer.
The primary judiciary contacts are probation and pretrial services staff, judicial officers, and staff of other court units for the purpose of conducting research and investigation and maintaining accurate and up-to-date information in case files. The primary external contacts are offenders/defendants, their families, employees of collateral agencies (i.e., local law enforcement offices, U.S. Attorney's Office, etc.) for the purpose of assisting officers in the supervision and investigation of offenders. Employees may also have contact with vendors for the purpose of maintaining an inventory of supplies. Occasionally, the incumbent may interact with offenders/defendants and their families within the office for translation purposes, and the public to provide or obtain assistance or exchange information.
Work is performed in an office setting during normal business hours. Work requires contact with people of diverse and potentially violent backgrounds. Some lifting and carrying items under 25 pounds.
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.
Application Process:
Qualified applicants will be evaluated to determine those who are best qualified. This determination will be based on a review of the applicant's relevant experience, education, and training as well as other evaluation procedures. Applications should be submitted to cacp_hr@cacp.uscourts.gov (link sends e-mail) and will need to reference the vacancy number #26-40. Any packets with missing items or without the designation #26-40 will not be reviewed. 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. The following documents will need to be included in the application:
Due to the high volume of applications, we will 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.
Employment
The United States District Court and the Probation and Pretrial Services Office are recruiting for the position of Probation and Pretrial Services Technician. This position is in the Probation and Pretrial Services Office of the district court and reports to a supervising Probation and Pretrial Services Officer. The Probation and Pretrial Services Technician provide specialized technical and administrative support to Probation and Pretrial Services Officers in the monitoring of defendants and offenders. This position also assists with conducting investigations, compiling criminal histories, collection of documentation and reports, coordinating with collateral agencies, and performing similar duties under the guidance of a Probation and Pretrial Services Officer. In addition, this position acts as a backup for secretarial support, such as filing, copying, scanning, processing, and distributing mail, inputting data, answering phones, typing, formatting, assembling reports, and greeting visitors.
The Central District of California serves seven counties and has 28 authorized district judgeships, 12 senior judges, and 24 magistrate judges. The Probation and Pretrial Services Office consist of more than 280 employees spread among 11 office locations. Staff include 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.
Representative Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Enter supervision case file and statistical data into automated databases, including ATLAS.
- Contact various local, state, and national law enforcement and regulatory agencies to collect and record information to assist with investigations.
- Obtain related records regarding defendants and offenders, following established practices and protocols.
- Communicate with other districts as directed
- Assist Probation and Pretrial Services Officers in compiling criminal histories/profiles, running record checks through local and national databases and files, conducting inquiries with collateral agencies and community service agencies, collecting verifiable and supportable documentation (i.e., MSRs), and performing similar activities. Enter data and information into the agency's computerized database system (i.e., Chronological Record, CLETS, PACTS ECM ).
- Forwards delinquency letters to offenders when necessary.
- Maintains defendant/offender list for each officer, updating monthly to ensure accuracy of officers' caseload and track case plans, expirations, and other necessary record checks.
- Open, close, and update case information into computerized records, including PACTS. Research information from case records and enter into system as appropriate. Retrieve information from databases and generate reports. Scans, creates PDF files, enters data, and uploads documents into PACTS as required.
- Prepare and process forms and documents, ensuring consistency and accuracy among court-supplied documents, officer reports, and related paperwork. Obtain related records regarding defendants and offenders, following established practices and protocols.
- Prepare and update case files and reports in investigation and supervision, at the direction of an officer and in accordance with established policies and practices. Format, type, and edit reports or court letters prepared by officers or through the use of Fastrack.
- Where applicable, may assist office or officers with non-English speaking offenders, family members, and witnesses in translating, including translating documents and correspondence.
- Monitors release dates of BOP inmate cases as directed by the Probation and Pretrial Services Officer.
- Verifies financial balances for restitution or fines through contact with District Court Clerk's office or other districts.
- Enters, analyzes, maintains, and produces accurate data in various automated and manual systems. Data may include fines, restitutions, special assessments, urine analysis, and drug/mental health appointments.
- Assist with general office coverage duties such as, but not limited to, reception duties and general clerical work.
- Complete a mandatory 20 hours annually of work-related training; attend seminars and workshops to enrich job skills.
- Perform other representative duties as assigned.
- Demonstrate proficiency in several computer programs which are necessary to perform the duties of the position.
- Knowledge of the roles and functions of the federal Probation and Pretrial Services Office; practices and procedures used in probation, pretrial services, and court processes, including administrative requirements to support these activities.
- 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.
- Knowledge of automated/internet resources and systems utilized by Probation and Pretrial Services Office employees available for conducting background/record checks, criminal histories, other similar information (i.e., CM/ECF, PACTS, CLETS, etc.), and complete similar activities, as instructed.
- Knowledge in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications, and various other types of software.
- Ability to identify and resolve unusual problems for resolution, or referral to Probation and Pretrial Services Officers.
- Knowledge of the Bail Reform Act, legal terminology, investigative techniques, supervising offender/defendant techniques, and sentencing guidelines.
- Skill in assisting officers in supervising lower-risk offenders/defendants in selected cases, conducting risk assessments, and developing appropriate alternatives and sanctions to non-compliant behavior.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, compile, and summarize work within established timeframes and work under pressure on short deadlines while accurately following safety and detailed procedures.
- Knowledge of and compliance with the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees and court confidentiality requirements to consistently demonstrate sound ethics and judgment.
- Ability to interview and gather required information, interact, and communicate effectively (orally and in writing) with people of diverse backgrounds, including law enforcement and collateral agency personnel at different levels, community service providers, attorneys and offenders and their families/support systems in the supervision and investigation unit.
Benefits:
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, vision, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, long-term care insurance and flexible spending accounts. Participation in a defined benefit plan the Federal Employees 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
Information for Applicants:
The primary focus of the job is to assist Probation and Pretrial Services Officers in the performance of their duties, by participating in the investigation and supervision of select cases. Under the direction of a supervisor or senior officer, incumbents assist defendants and offenders with some case related matters and collect, and compile varied and technical information. The position performs routine, less complicated tasks which allow for more efficient case management, permitting Probation and Pretrial Services Officers to concentrate their time on high level tasks.
This position makes recommendations and some decisions regarding the investigation and supervision of a select lower-risk caseload of offenders/defendants. Generally, procedures are established and well documented; however, the nature of the work can provide unique challenges not covered by established procedures. The incumbent may make some independent decisions in carrying out administrative assignments; however, decision-making regarding investigation and case management is limited. Unusual circumstances or issues are brought to a supervisor or senior officer before action is taken. While the work assignments are completed independently, the work is reviewed for completeness and accuracy by a Probation and Pretrial Services Officer.
The primary judiciary contacts are probation and pretrial services staff, judicial officers, and staff of other court units for the purpose of conducting research and investigation and maintaining accurate and up-to-date information in case files. The primary external contacts are offenders/defendants, their families, employees of collateral agencies (i.e., local law enforcement offices, U.S. Attorney's Office, etc.) for the purpose of assisting officers in the supervision and investigation of offenders. Employees may also have contact with vendors for the purpose of maintaining an inventory of supplies. Occasionally, the incumbent may interact with offenders/defendants and their families within the office for translation purposes, and the public to provide or obtain assistance or exchange information.
Work is performed in an office setting during normal business hours. Work requires contact with people of diverse and potentially violent backgrounds. Some lifting and carrying items under 25 pounds.
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.
Application Process:
Qualified applicants will be evaluated to determine those who are best qualified. This determination will be based on a review of the applicant's relevant experience, education, and training as well as other evaluation procedures. Applications should be submitted to cacp_hr@cacp.uscourts.gov (link sends e-mail) and will need to reference the vacancy number #26-40. Any packets with missing items or without the designation #26-40 will not be reviewed. 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. The following documents will need to be included in the application:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- For External Applicants Only : An application for Federal Branch Employment (AO78) (please visit the Court's website at www.cacd.uscourts.gov to download the AO78 application form).
Due to the high volume of applications, we will 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.
Employment