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OFFICE UNITEDSTATESPROBATION DISTRICT OF IOWA NORTHERN U.S.COURTHOUSE AvenueS.E.,Bor 14 111Seventh cedar Rapids,lA 52401 (319)28G2370 FAX:(319)286-2371

L I S AF E U E R B A C H Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer JAY V, JACKSON Asst. Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer

U.S.COURTHOUSE 3206th Street,Suite200 SiouxCity,lA 51101-1262 (712)233-3930 FAxr(712)233-8910

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ClarkeUniversity CareerPlacement Director 1550ClarkeDrive Dubuque, lA 52001 Director: DearCareerPlacement to fill Districtof lowais currentlysoliciting The U. S. Probation Officefor the Northern probation shouldbe receivedby end in ourSiouxCity. Applications office(s)position(s) of businesson January25,2013,in ourofficein CedarRapidsto receivetimely Thepositionwillremainopenuntilfilled. consideration. resource andfax a copyof as a placement Pleaseutilizethe enclosedannouncement possible Social Criminal Justice, Criminology, the announcement as soonas to headswho mighthavestudentswho maybe Science/Human Servicesdepartment Counseling, include CriminalJustice,Criminology, interested.Relevant areasof study and Family HumanDevelopment Psychology, Sociology, SocialWork,Rehabilitation, Abuse. Disorders andSubstance Studies.Law.Behavioral pleasecontactour Human Thankyoufor yourkindassistance.lf youhavequestions, JackieDennisat 319-286-237 5. Resources Specialist,

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The UnitedStatesProbationOffice,NorthernDistrictof lowa,is acceptingapplications for UnitedStatesProbationOfficer(s)in the SiouxCityProbationOffice.The dutiesspecifiedhereinare intendedto providegeneralized examplesof the majordutiesand responsibilities thatare performedby a U.S.ProbationOfficerwithin any unitand do not reflectall dutiesperformedby positionscovered by this classification. RepresentativeDuties: o Conductspretrialinvestigations to includebackground prepares pretrial information and reportsfor the courtwith recommendations regardingriskof flightor riskof dangerto the communitypendingtrial/courtresolutionof their impendingoffense.Gatherscomprehensive, factual information and verifieswithcollateralresources.Provides writtenand/orverbalassistanceto the courtregardingpretrial procedures in a clear,logical,and conciseformat. o Conductspresentence investigations and preparesreports for the courtwithrecommendations for sentencing of individuals convictedof federaloffenses.The preparation of thesereportsrequireinterviewing offendersand their families,investigating the offense,priorrecordandfinancial statusof the offender,and contactingcollateralsources. An integralpartof this processis the interpretation and guidelines application of the U.S.Sentencing Commission and relevantcaselaw. Followingdisclosureof the presentence reportto the partiesanalyzesany objections and determines appropriate courseof action. Suchactions includeresolvingdisputedissuesand/or presenting unresolved issuesto the courtfor resolution.Presents presentence reportand sentencingrecommendations to the coun.

RepresentativeDuties Continued: Supervises defendants/offenders to provokepositivelifestylechangesand to maximize reduceriskto the community,and to provide compliance to courtimposedconditions, risk, and strategiesfor controlling correctional treatment.Assessesrisk,developsobjectives practices into daily activities and and addressidentifiedneeds. Utilizesevidence-based interactions involvingoffenders.Maintainspersonalcontactwithoffendersby way of bothoffice or basedvisitsand home/community contactswhichcouldtakeplacein unsafeneighborhoods employment, environments whereillegalactivitiesand violencecouldoccur.Investigates Responsible sourcesof income,lifestyleand associates to assessrisk,needs,and compliance. the for detectionof substanceabusethroughdefendanUoffender assessmentand implements Detectsand investigates any necessarytreatmentreferralsand/orviolationproceedings. and sanctions.Reports violationsof supervision and implements appropriate alternatives authorities. violationsof the conditions of supervision to the courtand appropriate from organizations and All officersinitiatecontactwith,repliesto, and seeksinformation personssuchas the U.S.ParoleCommission, families, Bureauof Prisons,offender/defendant communitypartners,publicsafety/law enforcement officials,treatmentproviders,victims,and attorneysconcerning defendants/offenders' behavior,history,and/or conditionsof supervision. of U.S.Sentencing Officerspreparean arrayof reports,whichmay includeapplication judicial guidelines; Commission and respondsto officers'requestfor information.Offersmay and guidelineapplications testifyin courtas to the basisof factualfindings,caseinformation, of sentence. and may serveas resourceto the courtto facilitateproperimposition .

Officersare requiredto maintaina detailedwrittenrecordof case activity. while U.S.Probationofficersinterpretand applycomplexrules,policies,and procedures are beingmet. ensuringjudicialand statutoryrequirements Mandatoryeveningsand weekendworkis requiredfor supervision activitiesand/ormission is criticaltasks. Sometrainingand travel,includingovernightstays, required.May be required and deadlines. to workmorethan40 hoursperweekin orderto meetjob requirements of the UnitedStates. Overtimepay is not authorizedby the JudicialConference

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Performsrelateddutiesand all otherdutiesas assigned.

MinimumSkillsand Qualifications: . Completion of a bachelor's degreefroman accredited collegeor universityin a fieldof justice, psychology, academicstudy,suchas criminal criminology, sociology,humanrelations, or businessor publicadministration, whichprovidesevidenceof the capacityto understand and applythe legalrequirements and humanrelationsskillsinvolvedin the position. . Excellentprofessional references and computerabilities; . A driver'slicenseis requiredto conductfieldwork; o The successfulapplicantmustbe mature,responsible, organized,and demonstrate sound ethicsandjudgment.Mustalsopossessa positiveattitude,integrity,tact,initiative, and the abilityto workwitha widevarietyof peoplewithdiversebackgrounds; o Mustbe ableto workwell underpressureand meetdeadlines; o Musthavethe abilityto interactand communicate effectively, bothorallyand in writing. PreferredSkills and Qualifications: . Completion of an advanceddegreefroman accredited universityis preferred; o Additionalpreferredskillsinclude:fluencyin a foreignlanguage;proficiency in Word Perfect12, MicrosoftWord;licensureor certification in a behavioral science(LMSW,CADC,LPC,etc.). SpecializedExperience: A minimumof one (1) yearof specialized experience is necessary to qualifyat the CL25level. gained Progressively responsible experience, aftercompletion of a bachelor's degree,in suchfieldsas probation,pretrialservices,parole,corrections, criminalinvestigations, or work in substanceiaddiction treatmentqualify.Experience as a police,custodial, or securityofficer,otherthanany criminal position. investigative experience, is not creditable for this EducationalSubstitutions: Completion of a bachelor'sdegreeand one of the followingrequirements may be substituted for one yearof specialized experience: . An overall"8" gradepointaverage . Standingin the upperthirdof the class. . A "B+"(3.5)averageor betterin the majorfieldof study,suchas businessor public administration, Personnelmanagement, industrial relations,or psychology. o Electionto membership in Phi BetaKappa,SigmaXl, or one of the NationalHonorary ScholasticSocietiesmeetingthe minimumrequirements of the Association of College HonorSocieties,otherthan FreshmanHonorSocieties . Completion of one (1) academicyear(30 semesteror 45 quarterhours)of graduatework in a fieldof studycloselyrelatedto the position.

Applicantsare advisedthatfalsestatements or omissionof information on any application materialsor the inabilityto meetthe aforementioned conditions may be groundsfor non-selection, withdrawalof an offerof employment, or dismissalafterbeingemployed. First-time appointees to positionscoveredunderlawenforcement officerretirementprovisionsmust not havereachedtheir37'nbirthdayat the timeof appointment.Applicantsage 37 or overwho have previouslaw enforcement officerexperienceunderCivilServiceRetirement Systemor the Federal Employees' Retirement Systemand who haveeithera subsequent breakin serviceor intervening servicein a non-lawenforcement officerpositionmay havetheirpreviouslaw enforcement experience subtracted fromtheirage to determinewhetherthey meetthe maximumage requirement. This is a hazardousdutypositionand as suchyou will be subjectto mandatoryseparationbasedon age if you are occupyingthis positionat age 57, and you havecompletedthe necessary20 yearsof service. Pursuantto JudicialConferencepolicy,all finalapplicants for officerand officerassistantpositionswill undergoa drugscreeningand medicalexamination by PublicHealthServicephysiciansor other FederalOccupational Healthapprovedphysicians usingthe medicalguidelinesdevelopedby Federal Occupational Health,Law Enforcement MedicalProgram.Thiscouldtake severalweeks. The medicalrequirements for and the essentialjob functionsderivedfromthe medicalguidelines probationofficers,pretrialservicesofficers,and officerassistants may be obtainedat www.uscourts.qov websiteunderthe FederalCourtssection. Uponsuccessful completion of the medicalexamination and drugscreening, the selecteemay then be pendinga favorablesuitability appointedprovisionally, determined by the court.A full background (OPM)oncethe incumbenthas investigation will be completedby the Officeof PersonnelManagement enteredontodutyas a provisional hire. lf the OPM reportreflectsanyfindingsof a negativenatureor disqualifying actionableissues,suitability will be reconsidered by the ChiefDistrictJudgeand the Chief U.S.ProbationOfficerand continuedemployment as a U.S.ProbationOfficercouldbe terminated. Employees will be subjectto ongoingrandomdrugscreening, updatedbackgroundinvestigations everyfive yearsand, as deemednecessaryby management for reasonable cause,may be also subjectto subsequent fitness-for-duty evaluations. All courtemployees,includingU.S.ProbationOfficers,are in the exceptedserviceand are requiredto adhereto the Codeof Conductfor JudicialEmployees whichis providedto eachemployee.Fully performance, appointedU.S.ProbationOfficersmay be removedby the Courtfor unacceptable misconduct, or othercause,pursuantto 18 U.S.CS 3602(a). Commencing on the dateof her/hisentryon duty,the selecteeshallcompletea one-yearprobationary period.This periodprovidestimefor the employeeto becomeacquainted withthe functionsof the periodalsoaffordsthe employee'ssupervisor assignedposition.The probationary the abilityto evaluatethe employeesworkperformance, attendance, attitude,and compliancewithofficepolicies. Upondiscretionof the ChiefU.S.ProbationOfficer,and takingintoconsideration the employee'swork performance, periodcouldbe experience, and acclamation to theirassignedtasks,the probationary period,the removedpriorto one year. Oncethe selecteehas successfully completedthe probationary provisional statuswill likelybe removed.

Duringtheirfirstyearof duty,probationofficersreceiveextensivelocaltrainingand mustalso completea six-weeknationaltrainingprogramat the U.S.Probationand PretrialServices successfully TrainingAcademyin Charleston, SouthCarolina. of allegedcriminal and management The dutiesof U.S.ProbationOfficersrequireinvestigation offendersor convictedoffenderswho may presentphysicaldangertoofficersand to the public. In the thesedutiescouldrequiremoderateto arduous treatment,and controlof theseoffenders, supervision, physicalexercise,includingprolongedperiodof walkingand standing,physicaldexterityand necessaryfor officersafetyand use of selfdefensetactics.On a dailybasis,officersmay coordination face unusualmentaland physicalstressbecausetheyare subjectto dangerand possibleharmduring federaloffenses. who are suspectedor convictedof committing frequent,directcontactwith individuals Becauseofficersmust effectivelydeal with physicalattacks,and are subjectto moderatearduous performing physicalexertion,applicantsmustbe physically thesedutiesand are capableof effectively Visionand hearingmustalsobe adequateto performthe subjectto fitnessfor dutyexaminations. dutieslistedsafelyand effectively. Applicantsmustbe citizensof the UnitedStatesor be eligibleto work in the UnitedStates. This positionis subjectto mandatoryelectronicdirectdepositof salarypayment. to applicantswith disabilities. The ProbationOfficeprovidesreasonableaccommodations

To be assuredconsideration for this positionall requireddocumentsmustbe includedin your application. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

thatdescribestheirinterestin pursuingthis positionand howtheir Letterof application and skillsand abilitiesof this position; relatesto the statedduties,responsibilities, experience The application of Employment. Completion of the AO78-Federal JudicialBranchApplication can be accessedhttp://www.uscourts.sov/uscourts/FormsAndFees/Forms/AO078.pdf Resumewith references(withphonenumbers);and mustincludegradepointaverage. of collegetranscript. Transcripts Copies(Unofficial) performance basedevaluations Copiesof two mostrecent Documentsshould be emailedin PDFformat to: [email protected].,.g lf you have questions,pleasecontact: JackieDennis,HumanResourceSpecialist,at (319)286-2375

Elgeg@sc expenses to the fortravelin connection withan interview or to payrelocation TheCourtis notauthorized to reimburse candidates candidate. successful in personwillreceivea writtenresponse regarding theirapplication. Onlyapplicants whoareinterviewed theannouncement of thisjob announcement or to withdrawal TheU.S.Probation Officereserves therightto modifytheconditions vacancy ofthe same Morethanoneposition couldbe hiredfromthisposting.lfa subsequent withoutwrittennoticeto theappljcants. positionbecomes the U.S.Probation Officemayelectto selecta available withina reasonable timeof theoriginalannouncement, pool. qualified candidate fromtheoriginal applicant

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