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

Court Name/Organization Oregon Pretrial Services
Overview of the Position The deputy chief U.S. pretrial services officer serves as an integral member of the executive leadership team and the second-in-command, reporting directly to the chief U.S. pretrial services officer. The selected candidate will be expected to assist the chief in all areas of the administration and management of the U.S. pretrial services office, contributing to strategic initiatives and the implementation of evidence-based practices. Key responsibilities include managing supervisory staff, ensuring effective and efficient day-to-day operations, and implementing quality control measures. A strong collaborative relationship is required between the chief and deputy chief. The deputy chief will provide leadership to formulate, supervise, and implement policies and initiatives to achieve organizational goals and contribute to an outcome-based learning organization. The deputy chief represents the chief during periods of absence. This position is considered hazardous duty, which requires irregular work hours to include nights, weekends, and holidays. The ideal candidate will be a proactive and supportive leader capable of effectively managing operations and ensuring quality standards are maintained.
Location Portland, OR
Opening and Closing Dates 01/05/2026 - 02/06/2026
Appointment Type Permanent
Classification Level/Grade JSP 14 - JSP 15
Salary $135,522 - $197,200
Link to Court Careers Information https://ord.uscourts.gov/index.php/court-info/careers/openings
Announcement Number ORPT-26-01
Link to Job Announcement

Position Description

  • Participates in the organization and management of the office to ensure expeditious handling of investigative work and effective supervision of persons on pretrial release. 
  • Assists the chief pretrial services officer in the formulation, implementation, and modification of pretrial services policies in the district.
  • Assists in the selection of professional and clerical personnel for appointment.
  • Participates in systematic performance evaluation for all subordinates.
  • Supervises office staff including all clerical, professional, supervisory, and administrative personnel.
  • Performs administrative tasks including inventory of equipment and supplies, ordering supplies, preparing statistical reports and personnel papers, maintaining files and records, and disposing of records.
  • Assists in estimating staffing needs, space allocation, travel expenses, and purchases of services, equipment, and supplies.
  • Assists in establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with other U.S. pretrial and probation offices to assure all requests for assistance from other districts are met promptly and effectively.
  • Assists in establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with all components of the criminal justice system to include Federal, state, and local law enforcement, correctional, and social service agencies.
  • Assists in establishing and maintaining a positive culture and morale.
  • Participates in public relations to explain pretrial services to the community.
  • Confers with judges, attorneys, and other interested parties to interpret office policy and procedures.
  • Follows community issues and events with special focus on alleviating hazardous office and field incidents.
  • May occasionally perform the duties of a pretrial services officer or supervisory pretrial services officer.
  • Performs related duties as required by the chief pretrial services officer and the court.

In addition to the above Type II responsibilities, the deputy also performs all unit executive duties in the absence of the executive.

Qualifications

To qualify for a position of Deputy Chief Probation Officer Type II, a person must possess the following years of progressively responsible specialized experience:

JSP Grade Level

Years of Specialized Experience

14

Six (6)

15

Seven (7)

Specialized Experience:

  1. Progressively responsible experience in the investigation, supervision, counseling and guidance of offenders in community correction or pretrial programs is required.
  2. Experience in closely allied fields such as education guidance counselor, social worker, caseworker, psychologist, substance abuse treatment specialist, and correctional researcher may constitute a portion of the specialized experience.
  3. Experience in police officer, FBI agent, customs agent, marshal or similar positions, other than any criminal investigation experience, does not meet the requirements of specialized experience.

Educational Substitutions:

  • Completion of one academic year (30 semester or 45 hours) of graduate study in one of the social sciences may be substituted for one year of the specialized experience; or
  • Completion of a master's degree or two years of graduate study (60 semester or 90 quarter hours) in an accredited university in one of the social sciences or a Juris Doctor (JD) degree may be substituted for two years of the specialized experience.

Note: A degree that relies primarily upon credit for life experience rather than academic course work is not considered qualifying for substitution of educational experience for actual work experience under this section.

Miscellaneous

  • Participates in the organization and management of the office to ensure expeditious handling of investigative work and effective supervision of persons on pretrial release. 
  • Assists the chief pretrial services officer in the formulation, implementation, and modification of pretrial services policies in the district.
  • Assists in the selection of professional and clerical personnel for appointment.
  • Participates in systematic performance evaluation for all subordinates.
  • Supervises office staff including all clerical, professional, supervisory, and administrative personnel.
  • Performs administrative tasks including inventory of equipment and supplies, ordering supplies, preparing statistical reports and personnel papers, maintaining files and records, and disposing of records.
  • Assists in estimating staffing needs, space allocation, travel expenses, and purchases of services, equipment, and supplies.
  • Assists in establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with other U.S. pretrial and probation offices to assure all requests for assistance from other districts are met promptly and effectively.
  • Assists in establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with all components of the criminal justice system to include Federal, state, and local law enforcement, correctional, and social service agencies.
  • Assists in establishing and maintaining a positive culture and morale.
  • Participates in public relations to explain pretrial services to the community.
  • Confers with judges, attorneys, and other interested parties to interpret office policy and procedures.
  • Follows community issues and events with special focus on alleviating hazardous office and field incidents.
  • May occasionally perform the duties of a pretrial services officer or supervisory pretrial services officer.
  • Performs related duties as required by the chief pretrial services officer and the court.

In addition to the above Type II responsibilities, the deputy also performs all unit executive duties in the absence of the executive.

Application Info

All applicants are required to apply through our online system.

To apply, please submit the following documents:

  1. A letter of interest (max. three pages) addressing qualifications for the position, leadership philosophy, and how the candidate will align with the chief to motivate staff, sustain the mission of pretrial services and enhance outcomes. Please note, this letter of interest (cover letter) should be completed without the assistance of ChatGPT or other AI programs.
  2. Resume detailing education, work experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  3. Minimum of three professional references, including phone and email contact information.
  4. Last two performance evaluations. If performance evaluations are not available, please explain in letter of interest (cover letter).

Incomplete packets will not be considered. Applications due Feb. 6, 2026.

Due to the volume of applications, the U.S. Pretrial Services Office will only communicate with those individuals who are invited for personal interviews and only applicants who are interviewed will receive a response regarding their application status. Applicants selected for interviews must travel at their own expense. Relocation expenses are not authorized and will not be reimbursed. Verification of employment, education, and reference checks will be made prior to any offer of employment.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.