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Attorney in Bemidji, MN
Bemidji, MN, United States
Industry: Legal | Type: Full-Time
Posted Date: Apr 29, 2024
Salary: USD 45591 to 111459 Annually | Experience: 1-2 Years
Qualifications: Qualifications: Completion of a bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university in a field of academic study, such as criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, human relations, business or public administration, or another closely related field which provides evidence of the capacity to understand and apply the legal requirements and human relations skills involved in the position.
Further, the selected candidate must have specialized experience as shown below:
Level
Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements
CL-25: 1 year of specialized experience; or Completion of the requirements for a bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university and one of the following superior academic achievement requirements:
An overall B grade point average equaling 2.90 or better of a possible 4.0;
Standing in the upper third of the class;
3.5 average or better in the major field of study;
Election to membership in Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma XI, or one of the National Honorary Scholastic Societies meeting the minimum requirements of the Association of College Honor Societies, other than Freshman Honor Societies; or
Completion of 1 academic year (30 semester or 45 quarter hours) of graduate work in a field of study closely related to the position.
CL-27: 2 years of specialized experience; or completion of a master s degree in a field of study closely related to the position, or a JD degree.
CL-28: 2 years of specialized experience.
Specialized Experience: Progressively responsible experience, gained after completion of a bachelor s degree, in such fields as probation, pretrial services, parole, corrections, criminal investigations, or work in substance/addiction treatment. Experience as a police, custodial, or security officer, other than any criminal investigative experience, is not creditable.
Preferred Qualifications (Court Preferred Skills)
The candidate may also possess the following preferred skills: A master s degree or current enrollment in a related graduate program. Extensive knowledge of Evidence Based Practices (to include re-entry programming) and skill in their application. Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals and groups to provide information, facilitate meetings, and influence decision-makers and strive for high level achievement. Demonstrated leadership by showing initiative in engaging in project management and establishing programs which help achieve an organization s mission and vision. Demonstrated use of technology to improve processes.
Job Description:
U.S. Probation Officer
Duties: Conduct investigations and prepare reports for the court with recommendations, which requires interviewing offenders/defendants and their families, as well as collecting background data from various sources. An integral part of this process is the interpretation and application of policies and procedures, statutes, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedures, and may include U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, Monographs, and relevant case law. Track legal developments, and update staff and the court. Enforce court-ordered supervision components and implement supervision strategies. Maintain personal contact with defendants and offenders through office and community contacts and by telephone. Investigate employment, sources of income, lifestyle, and associates to assess risk and compliance. Address substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, and similar problems and implement the necessary treatment or violation proceedings, through assessment, monitoring, and counseling. Investigate and analyze financial documents and activities and take appropriate action. Interview victim(s) and provide victim impact statements to the court. Ensure compliance with Mandatory Victims Restitution Act. Responsible for enforcement of location monitoring conditions ordered by the court, and in some districts may perform location monitoring reintegration on behalf of the Bureau of Prisons. Review and resolve disputed issues involving offenders/defendants and present unresolved issues to the court for resolution. Assess offenders /defendants level of risk and develop a blend of risk management strategies for controlling and correcting risk. Communicate with other organizations and persons (such as the U.S. Parole Commission, Bureau of Prisons, law enforcement, treatment agencies, and attorneys) concerning offenders /defendants behavior and conditions of supervision. Identify and investigate violations and implement appropriate alternatives and sanctions. Report violations of the conditions of supervision to the appropriate authorities. Prepare written reports of violation matters, and make recommendations for disposition. Testify at court or parole hearings. Conduct Parole Commission preliminary interviews. Guide the work of staff providing administrative and technical assistance to officers. Schedule and conduct drug use detection tests and DNA collection of offenders/defendants, following established procedures and protocols. Maintain paper and computerized records of test results. Maintain chain of custody of urinalysis testing materials. Respond to judicial officer s requests for information and advice. Testify in court as to the basis for factual findings and (if warranted) guideline applications. Serve as a resource to the court. Maintain detailed written records of case activity. May conduct surveillance and/or search and seizure at the direction of the court.
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