U.S. Probation Officer

Vacancy Number
: USPO 26-03
Location: United States Courthouse, 320 6th Street, Suite 200, Sioux City, Iowa
Opening Date: 10/9/2026
Closing Date: Open until filled, priority given to applications received by 11/20/2026

Classification Level Summary (CL):

• CL 28 - Salary Range: $71,583 to $116,394
• Two years of specialized experience with a bachelor’s degree.

• CL 27 - Salary Range: $59,732 to $97,098
• Two years of specialized experience or a master's degree.

• CL 25 (LEO) - Salary Range: $51,419 to $82,322
• One year of specialized experience, superior academic achievement with a bachelor's degree, or one academic year of graduate work.

The salary range listed reflects the full pay scale spanning across all classification levels for this position. Starting salaries depend on education, skills, and experience.

If the incumbent commences employment at CL 25 or CL27, promotional opportunities are available without further competition based on experience and performance.

• Candidates will find the U.S. Probation Office in the Northern District of Iowa is an excellent place to launch or continue a career within the federal court system. We offer a positive and professional work environment, a competitive salary, and a full range of federal benefits.
• Our agency is comprised of 45 to 50 staff with locations in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Sioux City, Iowa. Our staff bring a diverse range of educational backgrounds, including studies in Education, English, Public Policy, Sociology, Psychology and Criminal Justice. Our staff also bring diverse professional experiences, including state probation and correctional officers, substance abuse counselors, and social workers.

The Opportunity: The duties specified herein are intended to provide generalized examples of the major duties and responsibilities that are performed by a U.S. Probation Officer within any unit and do not reflect all duties performed by positions covered by this classification. Additional information regarding the fulfilling career opportunities as a U.S. Probation Officer is located at the following link: https://www.ianp.uscourts.gov/career-opportunities

Position descriptions for U.S. Probation Officers are available on our website: https://www.ianp.uscourts.gov/sites/ianp/files/_28_United%20

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- Conducts pretrial investigations by interviewing individuals and their families;
compiling criminal history records; and verifying background information through
collateral resources. Prepares a bond report that assesses risk of flight or risk of
danger to the community pending resolution of the charged offense. Included within
the bond report is a recommendation regarding detention or release of an individual
who has been charged, as well as any conditions of release that may apply.

- Conducts investigations and prepares reports by interviewing individuals and their
families; reviewing and summarizing the investigative materials; compiling criminal
history records; investigating the financial status of the individual charged; and
verifying background information through collateral resources. An integral part of this
process is the interpretation and application of the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and
relevant case law. Provides testimony regarding guideline applications and serves as
a resource to the court to facilitate proper imposition of sentences.

- Integrates evidence-based practices into daily activities and interactions with
individuals under supervision. Supervises individuals to provoke positive lifestyle
changes, to maximize compliance with court-imposed conditions, reduce risk to the
community,…