Job Details for Assistant Deputy Chief Pretrial Services Officer (Type 1)
| Court Name/Organization | Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts |
| Overview of the Position | The U.S. Pretrial Services Agency for the District of New Jersey is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Deputy Chief U.S. Pretrial Services Officer, Type I. The primary responsibilities of this position will be to act as third-in-command and assist in the operational oversight of pretrial services within the District of New Jersey. The position is located in Newark, New Jersey. |
| Location | Newark, NJ |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 12/08/2025 - 12/31/2025 |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | CL 31 |
| Salary | $138,089 - $195,200 |
| Announcement Number | 26-03 |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Position Description
- Oversee and manage activities within one or more office location. Manage, develop, and mentor supervisory officers and support staff, including establishing standards, evaluating performance, handling disciplinary actions, and recommending new hires, personnel actions, and terminations.
- Oversee the daily operation of the department, including establishing priorities and setting deadlines. Conduct staff meetings and communicate operational status and relevant information to supervisors and staff. Develop office policies pertaining to personnel management, planning, efficiency, and quality control. Manage administrative aspects of office operations, such as evaluating and approving leave requests, and procuring office equipment and resources. Determine office needs, including personnel needs, space requirements, fiscal needs, etc.
- Complete periodic status reports within the required time frames. Review and approve financial reports, including agency expenditures. Ensure that statutes, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to federal defendants’ pretrial matters are applied and adhered to. Ensure that supervisors understand federal and Administrative Office policies and procedures.
- Facilitate, mediate, and negotiate complex and sensitive matters with judges, managers, unit executives, and staff.
- Assist the Deputy Chief and the Chief with making operating decisions, including allocating resources, developing policies and strategies, and initiating new programs. Meet with other senior management and executives to review budget allocations, supervision issues, and policy developments. Travel to each office to assess and evaluate activities among offices.
Qualifications
- Must be currently employed by the United States Probation and Pretrial Services system.
- Must have at least three years of experience as a supervisor at a CL-30 or above.
- Must have at least five years of specialized experience in community corrections or closely related fields.
- 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, or public administration, which provides evidence of the capacity to understand and apply the legal requirements and human relations skills involved in the position, is required for all pretrial services officer positions. Completion of an advanced degree from an accredited university is preferred.
- An ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing is needed. The ability to organize, oversee, and complete multiple projects simultaneously, and with limited supervision, is a desired characteristic in addition to being detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Dependability with the ability to work beyond traditional office hours and in multiple office locations is required. The incumbent must exercise sound judgment and maintain confidences.
General Experience
- Demonstrate and apply a thorough understanding of the roles, functions, practices, and procedures of federal pretrial services offices. Display a clear understanding of the roles, responsibilities, and relationships among the state and federal courts and other federal agencies. Demonstrate thorough knowledge of judicial processes and procedures and how they relate to officers’ roles and responsibilities. Apply knowledge of available community resources to best serve the unit and its mission. Exhibit appropriate techniques in investigating defendants.
- Display proficient knowledge of the Bail Reform Act, statutes, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, and applicable case law. Follow changes in the law and other forms of guidance. Exhibit proficiency in counseling defendants regarding necessary compliance with conditions of their release. Display skill in compiling and summarizing information within established timeframes. Demonstrate competence regarding district level budget object codes, allocation procedures and related financial operations. Display a clear understanding of budget preparation and administration.
- Demonstrate skill in analyzing and summarizing legal concepts and issues, legal reasoning, and critical thinking. Display skill in supervising defendants, risk assessment, and developing appropriate alternatives and sanctions to non-compliant behavior.
- Apply knowledge of supervisory and employee management principles through fairly and equitably assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments. Display performance management skills through assessing and documenting employees’ performance objectively and equitably against established goals and objectives within a specific rating period. Exhibit proficiency in managing personnel issues and recommending or taking appropriate action. Display an understanding of applicable employee rights, protections, and avenues of appeal. Use effective mediation and problem-solving skills when managing conflicts in the workplace.
- Display the ability to effectively represent the pretrial services unit among work groups and between the court and external organizations. Demonstrate proficiency in problem solving, troubleshooting, and identifying alternative solutions. Display the ability to make timely and effective decisions.
- Demonstrate proficiency in the use of automated equipment including word processing, spreadsheet, database applications, and applicable automated systems, websites, and other computer-based systems used by the court. Display the ability to manage new local and national applications. Use computer software, internet, and automated systems to conduct research and complete similar activities.
- Assists in establishing and maintaining conditions which encourage staff loyalty, enthusiasm, and morale.
- Participates in public relations to explain pretrial services to the community. Follows community issues and events with special focus on alleviating hazardous office and field incidents
- Ability to establish 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. Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Administrative Office’s Probation and Pretrial Services Office and documented history of developing and maintaining national relationships within the probation and pretrial services system.
Miscellaneous
- Oversee and manage activities within one or more office location. Manage, develop, and mentor supervisory officers and support staff, including establishing standards, evaluating performance, handling disciplinary actions, and recommending new hires, personnel actions, and terminations.
- Oversee the daily operation of the department, including establishing priorities and setting deadlines. Conduct staff meetings and communicate operational status and relevant information to supervisors and staff. Develop office policies pertaining to personnel management, planning, efficiency, and quality control. Manage administrative aspects of office operations, such as evaluating and approving leave requests, and procuring office equipment and resources. Determine office needs, including personnel needs, space requirements, fiscal needs, etc.
- Complete periodic status reports within the required time frames. Review and approve financial reports, including agency expenditures. Ensure that statutes, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to federal defendants’ pretrial matters are applied and adhered to. Ensure that supervisors understand federal and Administrative Office policies and procedures.
- Facilitate, mediate, and negotiate complex and sensitive matters with judges, managers, unit executives, and staff.
- Assist the Deputy Chief and the Chief with making operating decisions, including allocating resources, developing policies and strategies, and initiating new programs. Meet with other senior management and executives to review budget allocations, supervision issues, and policy developments. Travel to each office to assess and evaluate activities among offices.
Application Info
Interested candidates should submit the following items via email to Administrative Support Specialist Sophia Onal. Your submission should include all required documents in one PDF attachment arranged in the order indicated below.
- A letter of interest indicating the skills and competencies that you believe you possess that will match the needs of our Agency.
- An updated resume.
- Performance evaluations for the past two years.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.