U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officer Assistant

U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officer Assistants serve in a judiciary law enforcement position and provide technical and operational support and assistance to probation/pretrial services officers in a variety of areas, including assisting with compiling information for investigations; assisting with and monitoring select persons under supervision; drafting reports and correspondence; appearing in court, and assisting with similar operational duties.

Pay is only part of the generous total compensation package you receive while working for the Federal Judiciary. Employees also receive: Thirteen (13) days of vacation for the first three years (which increases with tenure), 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays. Retirement benefits, pension plan, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) including a government match of up to 5%. Optional benefits include health and life insurance (if carried for five years prior to retirement, health and life insurance may be carried for life), dental and vision insurance, long-term care insurance, a Flexible Benefits Program which includes health, dependent care, free parking, and an in-house fitness facility. Also included is the Federal Occupational Health (FOH)/Employee Assistance Programs (EAP). Virtual and in person training opportunities are available. Student loan forgiveness is available to qualified individuals, pursuant to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

Applicants must email ALL required information in one/single pdf to: Jobs_wiep@wiep.uscourts.gov 1) Cover letter. Include a narrative explaining how your skills and experience align with the Representative Duties and Preferred Qualifications of the position. 2) Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment - AO 78. Save the document upon opening. Date of Birth Box 7 and the Optional Background Information on Page 5 are required for this position. 3) Resume. Include two professional and one personal reference. 4) Unofficial transcripts. If applicable, for bachelor's degree and advanced degrees. Transcripts must include date of graduation, degree(s) awarded, grade point average.