Deputy Chief U.S. Pretrial Services Officer (Type II)

Job Details for Deputy Chief U.S. Pretrial Services Officer (Type II) Court Name/Organization Pennsylvania Eastern Pretrial Services Overview of the Position The U.S. Pretrial Services Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania is accepting applications for full-time position of U.S. Deputy Chief Pretrial Services Officer (Type II). This position is open to internal and transfer applicants. Location Philadelphia, PA Opening and Closing Dates 10/01/2026 - Open Until Filled Appointment Type Permanent Classification Level/Grade JSP 15 Salary $163,023 - $197,200 Announcement Number #27-01PT Position Description Representative Duties The incumbent performs a full range of duties and responsibilities including but not limited to the following: Participate in the organization and management of daily operations of the office to insure expeditious handling of investigative work for the courts and the effective supervision of pretrial defendants. Assist in the development of a strategic planning process to define goals and objectives for the organization. Implement short and long-term planning initiatives via policy and programs to achieve agency strategic goals and objectives with measurable outcomes and specific timelines for completion. Supervises staff in matters concerning travel, leave, and scheduling of work hours. Assist the Chief Pretrial Services Officer with making operating decisions, including review of budget allocations, developing policies and strategies, and initiating new programs. Ensure that statutes, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to pretrial matters are applied and adhered to. Review and analyze reports to identify problems, trends, and other issues. Analyze data collected to formulate solutions to problems which includes modifications to existing and development of new policies, procedures, and/or administrative practices. Manage, develop, and mentor staff including establishing standards, performance management, addressing disciplinary actions, recommending new hires, personnel actions, and terminations. Foster teamwork and collaboration among supervisors and staff to achieve common goals. Assist in promoting and maintaining office culture and conditions that encourage staff loyalty, teamwork, enthusiasm, and morale. Facilitate, mediate, and negotiate complex and sensitive matters with judges, supervisors, Chief Pretrial Services Officer, and staff. Participate with the Chief Pretrial Services Officer and Administrative Department on budget, procurement, space and facilities, finance, and human resources matters. Conduct staff meetings and communicate operational status and relevant information to the assistant deputy, supervisors, and staff. Travel to divisional offices regularly to assess and evaluate activities among officers. Assists in establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with other U.S. Pretrial Services and Probation Offices to assure all requests for assistance from other districts are met promptly and effectively. Assist in establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with all components of the criminal justice system to include Federal, State, and local law enforcement, correctional, social service agencies, and the private sector. Assists as a backup certifying officer reviewing and certifying monthly travel vouchers, DATS bills, and other financial transactions. Deputy Chief Pretrial Services Officer may perform the duties of a pretrial services officer. Assists with overseeing quality control of office operations including review of bail reports, officer data entered into the Probation Case Tracking system (PACTS), case plan reviews, and other relevant functions. Participates in public relations and community outreach. Perform other duties as required by the Chief U.S. Pretrial Services Officer and the Court. Qualifications To qualify the incumbent must possess the following years of specialized experience, one of which must have been at the next lower grade l…

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