US Pretrial Services Officer

Summary

Duties

Conducts investigations and verifies background information concerning persons charged with a federal offense when they are arrested or summoned to court.

Evaluates information and prepares reports for the judge prior to the initial hearing with assessment of non-appearance and danger to community. A recommendation regarding bail and/or release of a defendant is included in the report.

Supervises defendants who are released with supervision conditions.

Notifies the court and the U.S. Attorney of any violations.

Develops a supervision plan and maintains a detailed record of case activity.

Travel and contacts are conducted in unsafe neighborhoods where crime may occur.

Job Description

Duties

Conducts investigations and verifies background information concerning persons charged with a federal offense when they are arrested or summoned to court.

Evaluates information and prepares reports for the judge prior to the initial hearing with assessment of non-appearance and danger to community. A recommendation regarding bail and/or release of a defendant is included in the report.

Supervises defendants who are released with supervision conditions.

Notifies the court and the U.S. Attorney of any violations.

Develops a supervision plan and maintains a detailed record of case activity.

Travel and contacts are conducted in unsafe neighborhoods where crime may occur.