Community Supervision Officer | Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia (CSOSA)

Community Supervision Officer
Location: Washington, DC
Announcement Number: OC-23-12214283-DEU-MP
Salary: $67,122 - $86,606
Closing Date: December 14, 2023

The position serves as the Community Supervision Officer, located in the Office of Community Supervision and Intervention Services within Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia (CSOSA). CSOSA provides community supervision of adult offenders released by the DC Superior Court or the United States Parole Commission on probation, parole and supervised release in the District of Columbia.

Duties

Investigates the background of criminal offenders to identify factors that determine their level of risk related to public safety utilizing a risk/needs assessment actuarial. Assesses the offenders' need for assistance, develops a supervision plan, sets priorities, makes appropriate referrals to social service programs, and monitors their progress while under supervision pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth by the releasing authority.

Attends judicial conferences and provides formal written and oral testimony at court and the United States Parole Commission hearings pertaining to offenders under the incumbent's supervision. Based on an independent evaluation of circumstances, the incumbent produces timely and accurate written reports and makes oral representations to the designated decision-makers, to include recommendations to Judges or the United States Parole Commission regarding the disposition of assigned cases.

Performs case management services for individuals referred to program resources. Tracks social services program participation through an automated case management system.

The incumbent will be required to conduct criminal record checks using a variety of criminal justice databases (i.e., NCIC III, WALES, JUSTIS, SENTRY) to verify that offenders are wanted and/or have committed a new criminal offense while under supervision. The incumbent, while under the supervisor's direction, will contact and coordinate with law enforcement partners to assist in the execution of warrants.

Performs case management services to individuals assigned, such as gathering, compiling, updating, and maintaining data for selected case files. Interviews various program participants, and makes telephone and written inquiries to update case data at periodic intervals. Tracks and manages interventions and offender's participation in community-based programs via an automated case management system.

Identifies appropriate social service assistance programs for criminal offenders and works with community partners to provide services that focus on decreasing recidivism rates.