Temporary Probation Services Technician

This position is located in the Probation Department for the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, and reports to the assigned Supervising U.S. Probation Officer. Under direction of a U.S. Probation Officer, the employee assists with the investigation and supervision of persons charged with and convicted of committing federal crimes by providing a wide range of technical and administrative support. Qualifications must be met at the time of the application. Required: High school graduation or equivalent with a minimum of one year of specialized experience as defined below. Specialized Experience: Progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience requiring the regular and recurring application of clerical procedures that demonstrate the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws and involve the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software and equipment for word processing, data entry or report generation. Experience as a police, custodial, or security officer, other than any criminal investigation experience, is not creditable. Preferred: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in such fields as criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, human relations, business or public administration. Currently performing similar duties in a legal, human services, and/or community correction setting. Similar roles may include case manager, case worker, client services specialist, foster care specialist, child protective services case worker and social worker. Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Under the direction of a U.S. Probation Officer: Conducts case file reviews and advises officers and officer assistants of matters needing their attention and prepares applicable forms, documents, and reports. Assists U.S. Probation Officers in conducting investigations which includes preparations of prior records and personal family data. Assists U.S. Probation Officers in compiling, analyzing, and evaluating information gathered during investigations for presentence reports, supervision files, and court documents. Contacts clients and their families by telephone or other electronic correspondence under the direction of U.S. Probation Officers/Officer Assistants. Investigates employment/sources of income, lifestyle, and associates to help assess risk and compliance factors. Assists with providing safety information to U.S. Probation Officers in the field. Maintains chain of custody of urinalysis materials. Maintains paper and computerized record of test results and informs officers of test results. Maintains and mails or transports tests and materials to laboratories for confirmation. Operates various criminal justice, law enforcement, and probation automated systems, and enters documentation into PACTS and other databases. Participates in ongoing training and development programs. Assists with clerical duties, including front desk coverage, processing mail, scanning documents, and routes documents to staff and outside agencies as needed. Performs other related duties as required. Conditions of Employment All applicants must be a U.S. citizen or must be a lawful permanent resident (i.e., green card holder) seeking U.S. citizenship, or must complete an affidavit indicating their intent to apply for citizenship when they become eligible to do so. Completion of FBI Fingerprint Background Check with periodic reinvestigation, if applicable. Employment will be provisional and contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the required background investigation. Retention depends upon a favorable suitability determination. Employees are subject to mandatory electronic funds transfer. Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees. Education High school graduation or equivalent.