US Probation Officer

The United States Probation Office for the Western District of Arkansas is currently accepting applications for the position of United States Probation Officer. The district serves 34 counties located primarily in the western half of the state. The district is headquartered in Fort Smith, with divisional offices in El Dorado, Fayetteville, Hot Springs, and Texarkana. The district has two district judges, two senior judges, and three magistrate judges.

The position requires frequent travel within the district.

A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Federal employees and their families have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Federal benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, eleven paid holidays per year, retirement benefits, and optional health, life, dental, vision, and long-term care insurance. Please visit http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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Requires one year of specialized experience, including at least one year equivalent to work at the CL-23 level and completion of the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

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 a field of study closely related to the position, or a Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

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

Progressively responsible experience, gained after completion of a bachelor's degree, in such fields as probation, pretrial services, parole, corrections, criminal investigations, or work in substance abuse/addiction treatment. Experience as a police officer, custodial, or security officer, other than any criminal investigative experience, is not creditable.