U.S. Probation Officer Assistant

Job Details for U.S. Probation Officer Assistant

Court Name/Organization Kentucky Western Probation and Pretrial Services

Overview of the Position The U.S. Probation Office, U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky is accepting applications for the position of U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officer. The U.S. Probation Office provides coverage for 53 counties in Western Kentucky. There are four offices in the Western District of Kentucky (Louisville, Bowling Green, Owensboro, and Paducah, Kentucky). The vacancy is contingent upon budget availability.

By statute, probation officer assistants serve in a judiciary law enforcement position under the direction and guidance of a Supervisory Probation Officer. The incumbent will provide technical support and assistance to probation officers in a wide range of areas, including assisting with compiling information for investigations, assisting with supervision of persons under supervision, preparing and drafting reports and correspondence, appearing in court for violation proceedings and sentencings, and related duties.

Location Louisville, KY

Opening and Closing Dates 09/01/2026 - 10/01/2026

Appointment Type Permanent

Classification Level/Grade CL 25-26

Salary $51,419 - $90,631

Announcement Number 2026-08

The U.S. Probation Officer Assistant performs a full range of duties and responsibilities including, but not limited to the following:

• Under the guidance of a probation officer, supervise a caseload of low-risk offenders which may include contact by telephone, in the office, and in the field. Investigate employment, sources of income, lifestyle, and associates to assess risk and determine compliance. Maintain case files and records, as well as detailed chronological records of activity.
• Assist probation officers with less complex presentence investigations to include compiling criminal histories, and profiles, running record checks through local and national databases, conducting inquiries with collateral agencies, and performing other similar activities. Provide officers with accurate information to assist in their completion of probation reports.
• Assists with pretrial services, under the direction of the supervisory officer, in duties to include attending court, conducting interviews, completing investigations, preparing reports, and providing other assistance as required.
• Under guidance from a probation officer, draft and submit selected reports. Observe, and apprise the supervisor of the lifestyle, personal problems, and needs of offenders. Assist in the development of community resources to meet those needs.
• Under the guidance of a probation officer, respond to judicial officers’ requests for information and occasionally testify in court, accompanied by a probation officer, regarding the basis for factual findings and, if applicable, guideline applications.
• Conduct collateral investigations and draft and submit collateral reports, which may entail making telephone, office, and/or field contacts. Perform record keeping.
• Collect and conduct urine tests on offenders of the same gender and maintain appropriate records.
• Assists in the development of community resources, community service, and employment resources to meet the special needs of offenders.
• If bilingual or multilingual, assist officers and non-English speaking offenders, family members, and witnesses in translating speech, documents, and correspondence, as required.
• Operate various criminal justice, law enforcement, and probation automated systems.
• Participate in ongoing training and development programs.
• Perform other appropriate duties as assigned.

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field of academic study such as…