Chief U.S. Pretrial Services Officer

New York Southern Pretrial Services

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Chief U.S. Pretrial Services Officer with New York Southern Pretrial Services in New York, NY, paying $249,900 a year ($120.14 an hour). Posted Sep 23, 2026.

Pay
$249,900 a year ($120.14 an hour)
Location
New York, NY
Employment type
Full-time
Employer
New York Southern Pretrial Services (federal government)
Posted
Sep 23, 2026

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Job Description

Overview of the Position The Chief U.S. Pretrial Services Officer is a Court Unit Executive (CUE) responsible for all aspects of the administration and operations of the U.S. Pretrial Services Office for the Southern District of New York. The Chief U.S. Pretrial Services Officer also serves as a vital member of the courthouse management team, comprised of the CUEs in the district, who collaborate and consult with the Chief Judge on Courthouse matters of mutual concern. The Chief U.S. Pretrial Services Officer has the ultimate leadership responsibility for U.S. Pretrial Services Office, overseeing the administration and management of the daily operations of the Pretrial Services Office for the Southern District of New York. The majority of the personnel and operations of the Pretrial Services Office are based in the District’s courthouses in Manhattan. The Chief is expected to maintain a substantial personal presence in the Manhattan location as well as appropriate personal presence in the Court’s White Plains location where substantial Pretrial Services operations are performed. This position is responsible for ensuring operations, budget and internal control processes and procedures comport with the Guide to Judiciary Policies and Procedures as well as local policies. The Chief U.S. Pretrial Services Officer is also responsible for sustaining a professional culture by promoting capable and independent leaders who are wholly committed to developing staff, serving the Court and to achieving the mission of the Southern District of New York U.S. Pretrial Services Office. The Chief U.S. Pretrial Services Officer is responsible for the oversight of the department’s wellness program to ensure officers, administrative support staff and managers have access to training and resources that support their physical and mental well-being. The Pretrial Services Office in the Southern District of New York is an evidence-based organization where work is approached through an empirical lens and policies are grounded in research that have measurable and positive outcomes for the community and for defendants in community correction or pretrial program. The Southern District of New York Pretrial Services Office is committed to providing excellence in service to the Court, inspiring positive change in justice-involved individuals, and protecting the community. Position Description Representative duties of the Chief U.S. Pretrial Services Officer include, but are not limited to the following. Organizes the pretrial services office to ensure expeditious handling of investigative work for the courts and effective supervision of persons on pretrial release Reviews, analyzes, and interprets statutory, Judicial Conference, and Administrative Office

Requirements

for the administration of pretrial services; promulgates policies, procedures, and guidelines to meet these requirements Maintains administrative liaison with the court of jurisdiction to include promulgating policies, procedures, and guidelines to meet the unique needs of the court along with standards to ensure an appropriate level of service delivery Appoints all pretrial services officers and non-officer personnel with the approval of the district court; responsible for all other personnel matters including promotions, salary increases, disciplinary actions, and dismissals; determines that all personnel are adequately trained; makes certain the work of all subordinates is systematically evaluated Manages the staff of the office including all clerical, professional, supervisory, and administrative personnel Makes estimates of personnel, space allocation, and operating allowance needs; approves requisitions, certifies vouchers for payment, and maintains appropriate fiscal controls in all matters pertaining to travel expenses and purchases of service, equipment, and supplies. Manages the pretrial services office’s decentralized funding allocation and advises the court of the adequacy of funds to support operations. Establishes and administers continuing in-service training programs to ensure high-quality service delivery through staff development Solicits contracts for carrying out the pretrial services functions Maintains an effective system of communication providing pertinent information at all levels; delegates decision-making responsibility at appropriate levels; provides qualitative and quantitative measures of work performance; and assures accountability in the performance of duty Maintains liaison with the chief judge, other district judges, and magistrate judges; makes specific recommendations regarding court-related criminal justice issues with particular emphasis on matters relating to sound pretrial release and detention practices Supports pretrial diversion programs operated in district Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with other pretrial services and probation offices to assure all requests for assistance from other districts are met promptly and effectively Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with all components of the criminal justice system to include federal, state, and local law enforcement, correctional, and social service agencies Effectuates and maintains conditions that encourage staff loyalty, enthusiasm, and morale Develops and maintains public relations program that explains pretrial services to the community; assumes responsibility for communication to the news media under the direction of the court Monitors community events and issues with special attention to mitigation of potentially hazardous office and field incidents Coordinates local agencies that may serve as third-party custodians of persons on pretrial release Advises the court on an ongoing basis of the eligibility, availability, and capacity of local agencies that may serve as third-party custodians of persons on pretrial release Establishes and maintains contact with public and private agencies that provide employment and medical, legal, or social services Develops, implements, and maintains a system to monitor and evaluate bail activities; provides information to the court on results of bail decisions; prepares periodic reports to assist in the improvement of the bail process Performs such other functions as required by the court Qualifications Mandatory Qualifications To qualify for the position of Chief U.S. Pretrial Services Officer JSP 18, the applicant must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, three years of progressively responsible specialized experience , and three years of substantial management experience post bachelor's degree. A successful candidate should be highly organized and professional. The incumbent should consistently exercise tact, good judgment, poi

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