Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys

Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

Department of Justice

Location
Pierre, South Dakota · Rapid City, South Dakota
Pay
$76,748 per year – $197,100 per year
Application deadline
Sep 13, 2027
Job level
AD-21 to AD-21
Schedule
1
Work style
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Application details, eligibility, and closing dates can change. Confirm them on the official USAJOBS announcement.

About this job

Answer the call! The U.S. Attorney's Office in South Dakota is proud to represent the United States with integrity, fairness, and an unwavering commitment to justice. As a federal prosecutor, you'll help uphold the rule of law, protect civil rights, and safeguard the security of our communities and our nation. Join a mission-driven team making a real impact for the people who call South Dakota home.

Benefits

Other Benefits: The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. The Benefits link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal Employees. Benefits: This is a temporary position which offers limited benefits such as paid vacation, sick leave, telework, and holidays.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date to receive consideration. 1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. (It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.) 3. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. However, should you not be able to apply online, please contact District of South Dakota at 605-357-2305 or email at KAILENE.FREY@USDOJ.GOV, prior to the closing date of this announcement to request an alternate method of applying. The Point of Contact for this vacancy announcement is District of South Dakota who can be reached at 605-357-2305 or KAILENE.FREY@USDOJ.GOV

Source and verification

Announcement 26-SD-13059635-AUSA is linked to its official USAJOBS record. USGovtJob is not affiliated with the U.S. government. Confirm details in the official announcement.

Last updated Nov 14, 2026. State codes in this announcement: SD.

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