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Eastern District of California

Supervisory U.S. Probation Officer

Fresno, CA

Closing Date: October 19, 2026

Eastern California-USPO-Fresno

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To apply for this position, qualified candidates are required to submit the following in one pdf document in the

following order:

• a cover letter (limited to two pages) addressed to Chief U.S. Probation Officer Scott Storey, 501 I Street, Suite

2500, Sacramento, CA 95814 explaining why you are interested in this position, the highlighted

qualities/strengths you bring to this position, and your leadership style.

• a detailed resume with a minimum of three professional references with contact information

• AO-78, Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment, Revised 5/2024

(download from http://www.caep.uscourts.gov or http://www.uscourts.gov)

• three letters of recommendation

• please email the titled pdf document (Last Name – First Name – 26-11) to caep_hr@caep.uscourts.gov)

Failure to submit a cover letter, resume, and AO-78, in one pdf document will result in immediate disqualiﬁcation. Incomplete applications will not be considered, retained, or returned. Only one application per candidate will be accepted for this announcement.

Applicants for law enforcement officer positions are required to complete the AO 78, Federal Judicial Branch

Application, Revised 5/2024. The application form must be filled out thoroughly to determine eligibility for

the position. This includes the Optional Background Information (questions, 19, 20, and 21) on page 5 of the

application form.

• The U.S. Probation Office, Eastern Judicial District of California, is headquartered in Sacramento, with offices

in Roseville, Redding, Modesto, Fresno (Divisional Office), Visalia, and Bakersfield. Although it is the agency’s

practice to try to accommodate individual duty station preferences, all employees of the U.S. Probation Office

are subject to transfer to any office in the judicial district, if necessary, to perform the work of the courts. The

individual’s duty station is at the discretion of the Chief.

• The U.S. Probation Office is not authorized to reimburse candidates for testing, interviewing, or relocation

expenses.

• More than one position may be filled from this announcement.

• Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license.

• This position is subject to mandatory Electronic Funds Transfer participation for payment of net pay.

• The office reserves the right to amend or withdraw any announcement without written notice to applicants.

• The officer’s performance will be monitored closely during the first year in this position.

• Due to the volume of applications received, only applicants who are tested and/or interviewed will receive a

written response regarding their application status.

• This recruitment is open until filled. Preference given to applications submitted by October 19, 2026.

• The U.S. Probation Office for the Eastern District of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Eastern District of California

Budget and Procurement Manager

Sacramento, CA

Closing Date: October 30, 2026

Eastern California-Budget and Procurement Manager

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To apply for this position, qualified candidates are required to submit the following in one pdf document in the

following order:

• a cover letter (limited to two pages) addressed to Chief U.S. Probation Officer Scott Storey, 501 I Street, Suite

2500, Sacramento, CA 95814 explaining why you are interested in this position, the highlighted

qualities/strengths you bring to this position, and your leadership style.

• a detailed resume with a minimum of three professional references with contact information

• AO-78, Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment, Revised 5/2024

(download from http://www.caep.uscourts.gov or http://www.uscourts.gov)

• three letters of recommendation

• please email the titled pdf document (Last Name – First Name – 26-11) to caep_hr@caep.uscourts.gov)

Applicants for law enforcement officer positions are required to complete the AO 78, Federal Judicial Branch

Application, Revised 5/2024. The application form must be filled out thoroughly to determine eligibility for

the position. This includes the Optional Background Information (questions, 19, 20, and 21) on page 5 of the

application form.

• The U.S. Probation Office, Eastern Judicial District of California, is headquartered in Sacramento, with offices

in Roseville, Redding, Modesto, Fresno (Divisional Office), Visalia, and Bakersfield. Although it is the agency’s

practice to try to accommodate individual duty station preferences, all employees of the U.S. Probation Office

are subject to transfer to any office in the judicial district, if necessary, to perform the work of the courts. The

individual’s duty station is at the discretion of the Chief.

• The U.S. Probation Office is not authorized to reimburse candidates for testing, interviewing, or relocation

expenses.

• More than one position may be filled from this announcement.

• Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license.

• This position is subject to mandatory Electronic Funds Transfer participation for payment of net pay.

• The office reserves the right to amend or withdraw any announcement without written notice to applicants.

• The officer’s performance will be monitored closely during the first year in this position.

• Due to the volume of applications received, only applicants who are tested and/or interviewed will receive a

written response regarding their application status.

• This recruitment is open until filled. Preference given to applications submitted by October 19, 2026.

• The U.S. Probation Office for the Eastern District of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Eastern District of California

U.S. Probation Officer

Fresno or Visalia, CA

Closing Date: October 19, 2026

Eastern California-USPO-Fresno

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To apply for this position, qualified candidates are required to submit the following in one pdf document in the

following order:

• a cover letter (limited to two pages) addressed to Chief U.S. Probation Officer Scott Storey, 501 I Street, Suite

2500, Sacramento, CA 95814 explaining why you are interested in this position, the highlighted

qualities/strengths you bring to this position, and your leadership style.

• a resume

• AO-78, Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment, Revised 5/2024

(download from http://www.caep.uscourts.gov or http://www.uscourts.gov)

• three letters of recommendation

• please email the titled pdf document (Last Name – First Name – 26-11) to caep_hr@caep.uscourts.gov)

Applicants for law enforcement officer positions are required to complete the AO 78, Federal Judicial Branch

Application, Revised 5/2024. The application form must be filled out thoroughly to determine eligibility for

the position. This includes the Optional Background Information (questions, 19, 20, and 21) on page 5 of the

application form.

• The U.S. Probation Office, Eastern Judicial District of California, is headquartered in Sacramento, with offices

in Roseville, Redding, Modesto, Fresno (Divisional Office), Visalia, and Bakersfield. Although it is the agency’s

practice to try to accommodate individual duty station preferences, all employees of the U.S. Probation Office

are subject to transfer to any office in the judicial district, if necessary, to perform the work of the courts. The

individual’s duty station is at the discretion of the Chief.

• The U.S. Probation Office is not authorized to reimburse candidates for testing, interviewing, or relocation

expenses.

• More than one position may be filled from this announcement.

• Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license.

• This position is subject to mandatory Electronic Funds Transfer participation for payment of net pay.

• The office reserves the right to amend or withdraw any announcement without written notice to applicants.

• The officer’s performance will be monitored closely during the first year in this position.

• Due to the volume of applications received, only applicants who are tested and/or interviewed will receive a

written response regarding their application status.

• This recruitment is open until filled. Preference given to applications submitted by October 19, 2026.

• The U.S. Probation Office for the Eastern District of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

District of Columbia

Special Offender Specialist (sex offenses)

Washington, DC

Closing Date: Open Until Filed

District of Columbia-Special Offender Specialist

How to Apply: To be considered for this “at will” position, applicants are required to submit the following:

➢ A cover letter detailing how your experience relates to the position requirements

➢ AO-78 Federal Branch Application for Employment (can be downloaded from www.uscourts.gov) (Note: Page 5 of the AO-78 must be completed and signed.)

➢ A resume detailing all relevant experience, education, and skills

➢ Copy of last two performance appraisals. If appraisals are unavailable, please provide an explanation. Most recent SF-50

Failure to submit a complete, typed, and signed cover letter and AO-78, resume, last two performance appraisals, and SF-50 will result in immediate disqualification. Description of Work section of the AO-78 must be complete to include salary information. Indicating “see resume” is not acceptable. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered, returned or retained. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted and must travel at their own expense. Virtual interviews may be conducted in lieu of face-to-face interviews. One application per candidate will be accepted for this announcement.

Applications may be mailed/hand-delivered to:

United States Probation Office

Attn: Human Resources

333 Constitution Avenue, NW, Suite 2214

Washington, DC 20001-2866

Reference Announcement: 26-DC-14

or e-mailed to: jobs@dcp.uscourts.gov

For questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at 202-354-3200. For additional opportunities and information, please see our website: https://www.dcp.uscourts.gov/career-opportunities.

District of Columbia

Probation Services Assistant (Clerical)

Washington, DC

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

District of Columbia-Probation Services Assistant (Clerical)

How to Apply: To be considered for this “at will” position, applicants are required to submit the following:

 A cover letter detailing how your experience relates to the position requirements

 AO78 Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment (can be downloaded from

www.uscourts.gov) (Note: Page 5 of the AO-78 must be completed and signed.)

 A resume detailing all relevant experience, education, and skills

Failure to submit a complete, typed, and signed cover letter and AO-78, and resume will result in immediate disqualification. Description of Work section of the AO-78 must be complete to include salary information. Indicating “see resume” is not acceptable. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered, returned or retained. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted and must travel at their own expense. One application per candidate will be accepted for this announcement.

Applications may be mailed/hand-delivered to: jobs@dcp.uscourts.gov

United States Probation Office

Attn: Human Resources

333 Constitution Avenue, NW, Suite 2214

Washington, DC 20001-2866

Reference Announcement: 26-DC-13

or e-mailed to:

For questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at 202-354-3200. For additional opportunities and information, please see our website: https://www.dcp.uscourts.gov/career-opportunities.

District of Columbia

Procurement Technician

Washington, DC

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

District of Columbia-Procurement Technician

How to Apply: To be considered for this “at will” position, applicants are required to submit the following:

➢ A cover letter detailing how your experience relates to the position requirements

➢ AO-78, Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment (can be downloaded from www.uscourts.gov) (Note: Page 5 of the AO-78 must be completed and signed.)

➢ A resume detailing all relevant experience, education, and skills

Failure to submit a complete, typed, and signed cover letter and AO-78, and resume will result in immediate disqualification. Description of Work section of the AO-78 must be complete to include salary information. Indicating “see resume” is not acceptable. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered, returned or retained. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted and must travel at their own expense. Virtual interviews may be conducted in lieu of face-to-face interviews. One application per candidate will be accepted for this announcement.

Applications may be mailed/hand-delivered to:

United States Probation Office

Attn: Human Resources

333 Constitution Avenue, NW, Suite 2214

Washington, DC 20001-2866

Reference Announcement: 26-DC-04

or e-mailed to: jobs@dcp.uscourts.gov

For questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at 202-354-3200. For additional opportunities and information, please see our website: https://www.dcp.uscourts.gov/career-opportunities.

Eastern District of Texas

United States Probation Officer

Any Division, TX

Closing Date: October 5, 2026

Eastern Texas-USPO-Any Division

Procedures for Applying:

Provide only the documents requested below in a single PDF file. The file shall be named your last name and the announcement number, i.e., Smith 26-14.

1. Cover letter of no more than two pages with a brief narrative describing why you are a suitable candidate for this position.

2. Resume

3. A complete AO 78 - Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment | (Hand written applications will not be accepted)

4. Five professional references

5. A copy of your college transcript(s) with the qualifying degree(s) and date(s) awarded clearly highlighted or circled.

6. Copies of last three evaluations.

Please submit the above documents in one PDF via email at TXEP-HR@txep.uscourts.gov by COB on October 5, 2026.

Northern District of Illinois

United States Probation Officer

Northern District of IL

Closing Date: September 25, 2026

North Illinois-USPO-Northern District

APPLICATION PROCESS:

For consideration, qualified applicants must provide the following in a single PDF:

● Cover letter ● Resume ● Completion of AO78, found on our website at: Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment- required to complete the optional background information on the AO-78 ● Copy of

transcript(s) for a Bachelor’s degree & any advanced degree ● Last two performance appraisals/evaluations from your current and/or

previous employer(s). (If unable to provide these, please explain the reason in your cover letter.) ● List in the first paragraph of your cover

letter how you found this position vacancy. If a referral, please list the employee’s name. ● Narrative addressing the below:

Quality Ranking Factors

Applicants must submit a narrative statement addressing the factors listed below:

1. Describe your qualifications, skills and abilities that are relevant to the field of probation, court services, corrections, counseling or

case management.

2. Describe why you would like to become a United States Probation Officer for the Northern District of IL.

Complete applications should be submitted via e-mail to human_r_ilnp@ilnp.uscourts.gov. All application materials should be sent as a single PDF document. Please include the Position Announcement # and Position Title in the Subject line of the email. Save your document in the

following format: Last Name, First Name. Failure to follow directions and/or submit a complete packet may disqualify you from

consideration. If you are seeking a transfer opportunity, please include ‘Transfer USPO’ in the subject line and cover letter.

Western District of Texas

U.S. Probation Officer

Austin, TX

Closing Date: September 30, 2026

Western Texas-USPO-Austin

How to Apply:

To be considered for this “at will” position, applicants are required to submit the following:

➢ A cover letter detailing how your experience relates to the position requirements

➢ AO-78, Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment (can be downloaded from www.uscourts.gov) (Note: Page 5 of the AO-78 must be completed and signed.)

➢ A resume detailing all relevant experience, education, and skills

Failure to submit a complete, typed, and signed cover letter and AO-78, and resume will result in immediate disqualification. Description of Work section of the AO-78 must be complete to include salary information. Indicating “see resume” is not acceptable. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered, returned or retained. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted and must travel at their own expense. Virtual interviews may be conducted in lieu of face-to-face interviews. One application per candidate will be accepted for this announcement.

Applications may be mailed/hand-delivered to:

United States Probation Office

Attn: Human Resources

333 Constitution Avenue, NW, Suite 2214

Washington, DC 20001-2866

Reference Announcement: 26-DC-04

or e-mailed to: jobs@dcp.uscourts.gov

Western District of Wisconsin

U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officer

Madison, WI

Closing Date: Open until filled; preference will be given to complete applications submitted by October 1, 2026.

Western Wisconsin-UPPSO

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please apply using the following link: Application Link

Complete the information fields and attach the following materials:

1) a resume with three references (include phone numbers and email addresses);

2) a cover letter (not to exceed one page) outlining why it is your goal to become a U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officer for the Western District of Wisconsin;

3) a supplemental statement (not to exceed two pages) addressing the following two areas:

a. Describe the qualifications, skills, and abilities you possess that match the demands of this position.

b. Select one of the core values (excellence, compassion, integrity, teamwork, continuous learning, respect, wellness, adaptability, and resilience) and describe how that value has shaped who you are today and how you would demonstrate this value as a U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officer.

4) an Application for Judicial Branch Employment (AO78) (the form is included in the application link);

5) copies of your two most recent performance evaluations; and

6) copies (unofficial) of college transcript. Transcripts must include grade point average.

Incomplete applications packets will not be considered. Only applicants who are interviewed in person will receive a written response regarding their application. The Court is not authorized to reimburse applicants for travel in connection with an interview or to pay relocation expenses.

Southern District of Texas

U.S. Probation Officer

Laredo, TX

Closing Date: October 11, 2026

Southern Texas-Loredo

APPLICATION LINK:

Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employee

Southern District of Texas

U.S. Probation Officer

McAllen, TX

Closing Date: October 11, 2026

Southern Texas-McAllen