U.S. Courts

U.S. Probation Officer

Judicial Branch

Location
Gulfport, Mississippi · Hattiesburg, Mississippi · Jackson, Mississippi
Pay
$59,732 per year – $97,098 per year
Application deadline
May 13, 2027
Job level
CL-27 to CL-27
Schedule
1
Work style
See official announcement

Application details, eligibility, and closing dates can change. Confirm them on the official USAJOBS announcement.

About this job

The United States Probation Office for the Southern District of Mississippi is accepting applications for the position of United States Probation and Pretrial Services Officer. Officers are responsible for a wide variety of duties relating to the investigation and supervision of individuals charged or convicted of federal crimes.

Benefits

Benefits include participation in the Federal Employees' Retirement System which contributes to the Social Security Retirement Program, Federal Employees' Health Benefits, Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance, Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401 K plan with employer matching contributions), paid holidays and annual and sick leave accrual.

How to apply

Applicants must submit: Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment Form AO78 which can be found at https://www.mssp.uscourts.gov/employment-opportunities; Cover Letter; and Resume via email (PDF format) to: mssp_jobs@mssp.uscourts.gov listing Vacancy Announcement 26-7 USPO in the subject line. This position is open until filled. Multiple positions may be filled from this vacancy announcement. Location TBD (Jackson, Hattiesburg, or Gulfport, Mississippi).

Source and verification

Announcement 26-7 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: MS.

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