Deputy Chief U.S. Probation​/Pretrial Officer Type II

Overview

Deputy Chief U.S. Probation/Pretrial Officer Type II

POSITION OVERVIEW The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington seeks a highly proficient and organized Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer Type II to carry out the mission of the district and U.S. Probation/Pretrial Services Office. This skilled professional will lead, motivate, direct, and assist the Chief U.S. Probation Officer in all areas of administration and management of the U.S. Probation/Pretrial Services Office.

The Deputy Chief will perform a full range of high-level administrative, functional and supervisory work which encompasses the investigation and supervision of offenders/defendants. The incumbent will report directly to the Chief U.S. Probation Officer, and will be subject to random drug screening, as well as updated background investigations. The ideal candidate will have a thorough knowledge of the Federal Probation and Pretrial Services system and possess management experience.

The successful candidate must be able to maintain a professional demeanor, work harmoniously with others, observe ethical standards, and treat all persons courteously and without bias. The selectee will assume full responsibility as the Deputy Chief U.S. Probation/Pretrial Services Officer upon retirement of the current incumbent, which is expected no later than December 31, 2025.

The Eastern District of Washington geographically consists of 20 counties covering approximately 42,000 square miles. The probation office’s headquarters is in Spokane, Washington, with divisional offices in Yakima and Richland, Washington.

• Participates in the organization and management of the office to ensure expeditious handling of investigative work for the Court, institutions, and parole authorities, and the effective supervision of defendants and offenders.
• Ensures statutes, monographs, guidelines, case law, and rules pertaining to pretrial and presentence investigation, and supervision of defendants and offenders are applied and adhered to appropriately.
• Assists the Chief U.S. Probation Officer in the formulation, implementation, and modification of probation and pretrial services policies and procedures in the district.
• Assists in the selection of officer, administrative, and support staff personnel for appointment.
• Manages, develops and mentors staff, including establishing standards, evaluating performance, and handling disciplinary actions, paying particular attention to staff travel, leave and scheduling of work hours.
• Monitors the supervision of services provided to defendants and offenders. Oversees supervision of staff and related work specialty programming, such as location monitoring, drug and alcohol treatment, and officer safety.
• Assists the Chief U.S. Probation Officer with making operational decisions, including allocating resources, developing policies and strategies, and researching and initiating new programs.
• Assists the Chief U.S. Probation Officer in review of budget allocations, supervision issues, and policy developments.
• Monitors and oversees performance reviews for quality control purposes of the supervision and presentence units.
• 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, social service agencies, and the private sector.
• Confers with judges, attorneys, and other interested parties to interpret office policy and procedures. Facilitates, mediates, and negotiates complex and sensitive matters with judges, managers, unit executives, and staff.
• Assists in identifying training needs within the district.
• Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Participates in public relations that explain pretrial, presentence, probation, post-conviction, parole and other correctional services.
• Demonstrates ability to work in a collaborative manner with supervisors, team leaders, and management staff.
• Assists in conducting internal investigations of personnel matters as required by the Chief U.S. Probation…