U.S. Probation Officer

The U.S. Probation & Pretrial Services Office for the District of Hawaii is currently accepting applications for full-time U.S. Probation Officers. More than one position may be filled from this posting and assignment could be with our Investigation or Supervision units. Additionally, the position may be stationed at either the Honolulu or Waipahu office.

Compensation will be set based on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate subject to the policies and guidelines set forth in the Court Personnel System (CPS). Although Federal Government Civil Service classifications/regulations do not apply, court employees are entitled to similar benefits as other Federal Government employees. These benefits include participation in the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS), a three-tier system which includes the Social Security Retirement Program, a basic pension benefit, and the Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401k plan with employer matching contributions), as well as Federal Employees' Health, Dental and Vision Benefits, Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program, Flexible Benefits Program, paid holidays and annual/sick leave accrual.

See the United States Courts website for an overview of Federal Judiciary benefits.

Appointment at the CL-25 level requires at least one year of 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, custodial, or security officer, other than any criminal investigative experience, is not creditable.

Educational Substitution: Completion of requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one of the following superior academic achievement requirements may be substituted for one (1) year of specialized experience (and is qualifying for CL 25, Step
1).

Completion of one academic year (30 semester or 45 quarter hours) of graduate work in a field of study closely related to the position is also qualifying at CL 25 Step 1.

Completion of a master's degree in a field of study closely related to the position, or a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, is qualifying at CL 27, Step 1.

First-time appointees to positions covered under law enforcement officer retirement provisions must not have reached their 37th birthday at the time of appointment. Applicants 37 or over who have previous law enforcement officer experience under the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees' Retirement System and who have either a subsequent break in service or intervening service in a non-law enforcement officer position may have their previous law enforcement experience subtracted from their age to determine whether they meet the maximum age requirement.