Probation and Pretrial Services Officer

United States Probation and Pretrial Services Officer

Recruitment began on January 15, 2026

and the job listing Expires on February 15, 2026

U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers (USPO’s) serve in a judiciary law enforcement position and assist in the administration of justice and promote community safety, gather information, supervise persons under supervision, interact with collateral agencies, prepare reports, conduct investigations, and present recommendations to the Court.

Enforce court-ordered supervision components and implement supervision strategies. Maintain personal contact with individuals under supervision. Investigate employment, sources of income, living accommodations, and associates to assess risk and compliance. Address substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, and similar problems and implement the necessary treatment or violation proceedings, through assessment, monitoring, interventions, and counseling.

Schedule and conduct drug use detection tests and DNA collection of individuals under supervision following established procedures and protocols. Maintain paper and computerized records of test results. Maintain chain of custody of urinalysis testing materials.

Investigate and analyze financial documents and activities and take appropriate action. Interview victim(s) and provide victim impact statements to the court. Ensure compliance with Mandatory Victim Restitution Act.

Analyze and respond to any objections received from attorneys based on the officer’s written court submissions. This may include resolving disputed issues and presenting unresolved issues to the court for resolution.

Communicate with other organizations and persons (such as the U.S. Parole Commission, Bureau of Prisons, U.S. Attorney’s Office, U.S. Marshals, law enforcement, treatment agencies, and attorneys) concerning individuals under supervision’s behavior and conditions of supervision. Identify and investigate violations and implement appropriate alternatives and sanctions. In collaboration with Supervisory Probation Officer, report violations of the conditions of supervision to the appropriate authorities.

Prepare written reports of adjustment, including violation matters, and make recommendations for disposition.

Respond to judicial officer’s requests for information and advice. Testify in court as to the basis for factual findings and (if warranted) guideline applications. Maintain detailed written records of case activity. May conduct surveillance and/or search and seizure at the direction of the court.

Maintain knowledge of, and compliance with, the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees and court confidentiality requirements. Show ability to consistently demonstrate sound ethics and judgment.

Perform other duties as assigned.

• The selected candidate must be a U.S. citizen or foreign national eligible for federal employment.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field of academic study which provides evidence of the capacity to understand and apply the legal requirements and human relations skills involved in the position.
• Further, the selected candidate must have specialized experience as shown below:

CL-25: Requires one year of specialized experience, including at least one year equivalent to work at the CL-23 level or completion of the requirements for a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with superior academic achievement requirements.

CL-27: Requires two years of specialized experience, including at least one year equivalent to work at the CL-25 level or completion of a master’s degree in field of study closely related to the position, or a Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

CL-28: Requires two years of specialized experience, including at least one year equivalent to work at the CL-27.

Promotional potential between classification levels 25 through 28 are earned and do not require further competition; promotional opportunities for specialist or supervisory positions are available to qualified employees on a competitive basis.

Progressively responsible experience in such fields as probation, pretrial services, parole, corrections, criminal investigations, or work in substance/addiction treatment, public administration, human relations, social work, psychology or mental health. Experience as a police officer, custodial or security officer, other than any criminal investigative experience, is not creditable.