ABOUT THE COURT The U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota was established in 1889 when the Dakota Territory was divided into North and South Dakota. The Court handles issues pertaining to federal law within the state of South Dakota and has courthouses in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Pierre, and Aberdeen. The U.S. District Court consists of federal court chambers, a clerk’s office, and a probation and pretrial services office. The district has three Article III district judges, three senior district judges, and three full-time magistrate judges. Additionally, U.S. Probation has satellite offices in Eagle Butte, Kyle, McLaughlin, Mission, and Winner. 

ABOUT THE POSITION The U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota is seeking a full-time Probation & Pretrial Services Officer on the Cheyenne River Reservation or Standing Rock Reservation, or in Aberdeen or Pierre. U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers play an integral role in the administration of justice, community safety, conduct objective investigations, supervise defendants and persons under supervision, interact with collateral agencies, prepare reports, maintain a detailed written record of case activity, and present recommendations to the Court. Officers investigate and prepare bail and presentence reports for the Court and/or supervise defendants and persons under supervision to reduce risk to the community and foster lawful self-management.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Establishes a working alliance with persons under supervision by developing a genuine helping relationship and providing unconditional positive regard, empathy, and a shared agreement on goals. · Conducts investigations and prepares reports for the Court to assist with detention and sentencing decisions. · Provides accurate, thorough, and objective information along with best judgment to the Court for the issuance of individualized, fair, and equitable court orders. · Implements and uses behavioral-based change work methods to achieve the goals of the case plan. · Interacts with defendants and people under supervision using values such as affirmation, non-judgment, openness, care, and respect. · Assesses and identifies general risk, risk to do harm, needs, strengths, level of motivation, and imminence for defendants and people under supervision. · Collaborates with community resources utilizing referrals when necessary. · Monitors a person’s compliance with the conditions of release and/or supervision and reports to the Court any allegations of non-compliance. · Develops collaborative strategies and/or interventions to promote lawful self-management. · Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. · Documents and maintains detailed written records of meetings and case activity. · Participates in annual safety training and adheres to the district’s safety policy. · Embraces diversity among colleagues and communities served. · At times, extensive travel to other locations within the district may be required. · May be requested to perform additional duties and/or projects as assigned.