Supervisory Probation Officer

Clarification from the agency

United States Citizens or individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residency or authorized by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service to work in the United States.

Brief Description of Duties:

• Supervises Probation Officers (POs) assigned to the office/unit, oversees and approves time and attendance, develops performance plans and completes a performance evaluation (probationary, mid-year, annual) for all direct reports, as well as providing an ongoing assessment, direction, development of all staff under their supervision; Calls for monitoring and supervision of their subordinates leave, training, working hours, work performance improvement needs, and related activities; Requires a review of special requests for personnel actions which may result in recommendations made to the Assistant Deputy Directors.
• Ensures all direct reporting staff are informed of the duties, expectations, directives, new and existing initiatives, structured programming, and achieving the strategic desired outcomes of the division.
• Collaborates with the Assistant Deputy Directors in developing training priorities for POs, and facilitates trainings on core requirements for juvenile probation supervision for all newly assigned POs, clerical staff, interns, and volunteers designated to the Unit.
• Accompanies POs to Family Group Conferences to various court hearings (e.g., status, trial, disposition), Multidisciplinary and external meetings, to observe presentations made by the PO.
• Works a flexible schedule to include one or more evening tours of duty and weekends to provide supervision and assistance with group facilitation, meal preparation, curfew monitoring and other evening activities. Additionally, the SPO identifies staff needs, plans and conducts training programs, and ensures staff members are abreast of cutting-edge theories and practices.
• Ensures recommendations for lengths of probation supervision are logically sound within the context of the nature of the offense and, objectives established guiding the service supervision plan, including but not limited to: pro-social development, BARJ program attendance and engagement, mentoring, tutoring, behavioral health services, vocational support, community service and/or restitution.
• Collaborates with Assistant Deputy Directors in analyzing existing and emerging statutory measures to ensure staff is kept abreast of cutting-edge theories, policies, procedures and best practices in the field of juvenile justice.
• Prepares modifications to policies designated or approved by the Assistant Deputy Directors and ensures implementation by staff.
• Provides oversight of community supervision, including home and school visits and evening curfew checks as well as community activities.
• Prepares monthly narratives and statistical reports specific to case activity and outcomes tracked by unit.
• Compiles and validates data (detailing caseloads, youth and family contacts, and youth compliance with court ordered conditions) captured by staff. Submits valid data and statistical reports monthly to the Directors Office and prepares monthly data trends to inform priority actions and activities for staff. 

This announcement may be used to make more than one selection.

Conditions of employment

• A probationary period of one (1) year must be successfully completed.
• Fingerprinting Background and Child Protection Registry Check is required
• All eligible DC Courts Employees (refer to Policies 0210 and 0200)

Maximum Age Requirement:

First-time appointees to positions covered under law enforcement officer retirement provisions must not have reached their 37th birthday at the time of appointment. Applicants 37 years or over who have previous law enforcement officer experience under the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees' Retirement System and who have either a subsequent break in service or intervening service in a non-law enforcement officer position may have their previous law enforcement officer experience subtracted from their age to determine whether they meet the maximum age requirement.

Background Check Investigation:

As a condition of employment, the selected candidate(s) must complete a fingerprinting background check, a Child Protection Register (CPR) check and will be subject to an updated investigation every two (2) years thereafter. Retention in the position will depend upon favorable suitability determination. 

Driver's License and Driving Record:

This position involves the operation of Court vehicles and therefore requires the possession of a valid driver’s license, maintaining an acceptable driving record, and having no license suspensions within the past 60 months or felony/misdemeanor driving convictions. Failure to maintain a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record may impact the incumbents’ continued employment with the Court.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience: A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences with five years of combined experience managing cases and/or social service programs geared toward juveniles/status offenders and their families plus two (2) years of supervisory experience. Graduation from the Courts’ Management Training Program may substitute for one (1) year of supervisory experience. You must provide documentation of your management training with your application, i.e. copy of certificate (a relevant master’s degree may substitute for one year of experience). 

If you are selected for the Supervisory Probation Officer position you will be subject to an additional background screening, including but not limited to fingerprinting.

Maximum Entry Age: First-time appointees to positions covered under law enforcement officer retirement provisions must not have reached their 37th birthday at the time of appointment. Applicants 37 years of age or over who have previous law enforcement officer experience under the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees' Retirement System and who have either a subsequent break in service or intervening service in a non-law enforcement officer position may have their previous law enforcement experience subtracted from their age to determine whether they meet the maximum age requirement and complete the remaining service before the mandatory retirement age of 57. Applicants with no creditable previous federal law enforcement officer experience who have reached their 37th birthday are not eligible to apply.

Driver's License and Driving Record: The possession of a valid driver’s license and having no license suspensions within the past 60 months or felony/misdemeanor driving convictions. 

The incumbent should be an enthusiastic and engaged professional who enjoys working with a diverse group of Court personnel and customers and lives the DC Courts’ values of Accountability, Excellence, Fairness, Integrity, Respect, and Transparency.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Upon receipt of your complete application package, a review of your application will be made to ensure that you meet the basic qualification requirements.  Answers submitted in the questionnaire must be supported on your resume. Your resume must reflect the relevant experience and that you meet the minimum qualifications or your application will not be considered.

If selected to move forward, you will be required to take an in-person written examiniation to assess your skills, abilties and knowledge of various matters that re related to the job. 

The following documents must be submitted with your application: 

1. Resume 
2. Completed Vacancy Questionnaire
3. Documentation /Proof of Education (e.g. copy of college transcript or degree)
4. Valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License which is used to determine elgibility of maximum age requirement
5. Three (3) professional references
6. SF-50 (if seeking substitution to determine whether you meet the maximum age requirement)

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