Eastern District of Wisconsin

United States Probation and Pretrial Services Officer

Green Bay, WI

Closing Date: Open until filled. Applications received by January 30, 2026, will be given priority consideration.

Eastern Wisconsin-USPO

APPLICATION PROCESS:

If you’re excited about this role but your work experience doesn’t align perfectly with the representative duties,

we still encourage you to apply. To be considered for this opportunity, submit ALL required information in one

pdf document.

Email questions and documents to: Jobs_wiep@wiep.uscourts.gov

A cover letter including a narrative addressing your skills and relevant experience which makes you a good

candidate for this position.

AO 78 Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment. Save the document upon opening.

Completion of Date of Birth Box 7 and the Optional Background Information on Page 5 are required for

this position. https://www.wiep.uscourts.gov/careers/AO_078-08-2024_1.pdf. AO_78-08-2024

Resume to include two professional and one personal reference.

Unofficial transcripts for bachelor’s degree (and advanced degrees, if applicable). Transcripts must include

date of graduation, degree(s) awarded, grade point average. If you are a final candidate, official transcripts

will be required.

Two most recent performance evaluations. If not available, please address in cover letter.

Northern District of California

Pretrial Services Officer Assistant

San Francisco, CA

Closing Date: February 13, 2026

Northern California-Pretrial Services Officer Assistant







APPLICATION PROCESS:

Qualified applicants should submit a complete applicant’s packet which includes: a letter of interest

detailing knowledge, skills, and experience relevant to the field of pretrial services; resume, official

academic transcripts, and a completed Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment (AO-78) which

can be downloaded at AO_78 Form. Applicant’s packets must be received by 12:00 PM PST on Friday,

February 13, 2026, to be considered. You must reference the vacancy announcement number in subject

line of your email. Applicant’s packets will not be considered complete until all of the items listed above

have been received by Human Resources. Hard copies will not be accepted. Please email your complete

applicant’s packet to: psajobs@canpt.uscourts.gov

(Attachments must be saved as one PDF file – Multiple attachments WILL NOT be accepted.)

Western District of Texas

United States Probation Officer

San Antonio, TX

Closing Date: February 6, 2026

Western Texas-United States Probation Officer



APPLICATION PROCESS:

Qualified candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and copy of college transcripts for Bachelor’s Degree and

Master’s Degree, if applicable, to www.txwp.uscourts.gov > Court Info > Jobs > Current Employment

Opportunities & Online Application. No late applications will be considered. Local candidates will receive priority

consideration.

To be considered, the following must be included in the cover letter:

• Position Title

• Job Number

• Email Address

• Bilingual: English/Spanish or not – Fluency in English and Spanish is desirable but not required.

• Year in which Bachelor’s Degree was received• Date of Birth, including year born

Western District of Texas

United States Probation Officer

El Paso, TX

February 6, 2026

Western Texas-United States Probation Officer

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Qualified candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and copy of college transcripts for Bachelor’s Degree and

Master’s Degree, if applicable, to www.txwp.uscourts.gov > Court Info > Jobs > Current Employment

Opportunities & Online Application. No late applications will be considered. Local candidates will receive priority

consideration.

To be considered, the following must be included in the cover letter:

• Position Title

• Job Number

• Email Address

• Bilingual: English/Spanish or not – Fluency in English and Spanish is desirable but not required.

• Year in which Bachelor’s Degree was received• Date of Birth, including year born

Western District of Texas

United States Probation Officer

Waco, TX

Closing Date: February 6, 2026’

Western Texas-United States Probation Officer



APPLICATION PROCESS:

Qualified candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and copy of college transcripts for Bachelor’s Degree and

Master’s Degree, if applicable, to www.txwp.uscourts.gov > Court Info > Jobs > Current Employment

Opportunities & Online Application. No late applications will be considered. Local candidates will receive priority

consideration.

To be considered, the following must be included in the cover letter:

• Position Title

• Job Number

• Email Address

• Bilingual: English/Spanish or not – Fluency in English and Spanish is desirable but not required.

• Year in which Bachelor’s Degree was received• Date of Birth, including year born

Western District of Texas

United States Probation Officer

Austin, TX

Closing Date: February 6, 2026

Western Texas-United States Probation Officer

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Qualified candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and copy of college transcripts for Bachelor’s Degree and

Master’s Degree, if applicable, to www.txwp.uscourts.gov > Court Info > Jobs > Current Employment

Opportunities & Online Application. No late applications will be considered. Local candidates will receive priority

consideration.

To be considered, the following must be included in the cover letter:

• Position Title

• Job Number

• Email Address

• Bilingual: English/Spanish or not – Fluency in English and Spanish is desirable but not required.

• Year in which Bachelor’s Degree was received• Date of Birth, including year born

Western District of Texas

United States Probation Officer

Del Rio, TX

Closing Date: February 6, 2026

Western Texas-United States Probation Officer

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Qualified candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and copy of college transcripts for Bachelor’s Degree and

Master’s Degree, if applicable, to www.txwp.uscourts.gov > Court Info > Jobs > Current Employment Opportunities & Online Application. No late applications will be considered. Local candidates will receive priority

consideration.

To be considered, the following must be included in the cover letter:

• Position Title

• Job Number

• Email Address

• Bilingual: English/Spanish or not – Fluency in English and Spanish is desirable but not required.

• Year in which Bachelor’s Degree was received• Date of Birth, including year born

Eastern District of New York

Assistant Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer

Brooklyn, NY

Closing Date: Open until filled with preference given to applications received by December 10, 2025 **STILL OPEN**

Southern NY-ADCUSPO

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants must submit a complete application packet to include all the required documents listed below in one PDF document:  

• Letter of interest (not to exceed two (2) pages) highlighting your knowledge, skills, experience, and leadership philosophy as it would relate to performing the duties of the Assistant Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer.

• Resume

• Two (2) professional references with contact information

• Copy of recent performance evaluation

• Federal Judiciary Branch Application for Employment – AO78 (which can be obtained on agency’s website at www.nyep.uscourts.gov under Job Applicants/Internships). ao78-1 Electronic Version

Southern District of Texas

Administrative Assistant to Probation Officer

Corpus Christi, TX

Closing Date: February 13, 2026

Administrative Assistant to Probation Officer

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please attach your cover letter, resume, and transcripts in one PDF document to your online application. Failure to include your electronic transcripts will result in disqualification from further consideration.

Click link located below the job posting to the left which will take you to the online application process.

Southern District of Texas

Administrative Assistant to Probation Officer

Houston, TX

Closing Date: February 13, 2026

Administrative Assistant to Probation Officer

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please attach your cover letter, resume, and transcripts in one PDF document to your online application. Failure to include your electronic transcripts will result in disqualification from further consideration.

Click link located below the job posting to the left which will take you to the online application process.

Southern District of Texas

Administrative Assistant to Probation Officer

McAllen, TX

Closing Date: February 13, 2026

Administrative Assistant to Probation Officer

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please attach your cover letter, resume, and transcripts in one PDF document to your online application. Failure to include your electronic transcripts will result in disqualification from further consideration.

Click link located below the job posting to the left which will take you to the online application process.

District of Oregon

Deputy Chief U.S. Pretrial Services Officer (Type II)

Portland, OR

Closing Date: February 6, 2026

District of Oregon DCUSPO

APPLICATION PROCESS 

All applicants are required to apply through our online system using the following link: Application for Employment - Home . 

To apply, please submit the following documents: 

1) A letter of interest (max. 3 pages) addressing qualifications for the position, leadership philosophy, and how the candidate will align with the chief to motivate staff, sustain the mission of pretrial services and enhance outcomes. Please note, this letter of interest (cover letter) should be completed without the assistance of ChatGPT or other AI programs.

2) Resume detailing education, work experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

3) Minimum of three professional references, including phone and email contact information.

4) Last two performance evaluations. If performance evaluations are not available, please explain in letter of interest (cover letter).

District of Oregon

United States Probation Officer

Eugene, OR

Closing Date: January 23, 2026

Oregon United States Probation Officer

The U.S. Probation Office for the District of Oregon is currently recruiting for U.S. Probation Officer in Eugene, Oregon (Vacancy Announcement #ORP-25-08). PDF attached. Please post this new job opening on the FPPOA “Look Who Is Hiring” webpage. The closing date to remove the posting is 01/23/2026.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, submit the following documents on our district website Application for Employment-Home:

1.     AO-78 Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment (generated via the online applicant tracking system). This position requires a 5-year background investigation with 5-year periodic updates;

2.     Letter of Interest (Cover Letter);

3.     Chronological Resume;

4.     List of 3 Professional References, including contact phone number and email address;

5.     "Unofficial" University Transcripts; and

6.     Recent Performance Evaluation (if unavailable, please note in cover letter).

Applicant packets must be received by January 23, 2026.

Please click on Application for Employment - ORP-25-08 USPO to view the announcement. Feel free to forward this link to anyone interested in applying.

District of Oregon job openings are posted to the district website: District of Oregon Careers

Northern District of California

Pretrial Services Officer Assistant

San Fransisco, CA

Closing Date: February 13, 2026

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Qualified applicants should submit a complete applicant’s packet which includes: a letter of interest

detailing knowledge, skills, and experience relevant to the field of pretrial services; resume, official

academic transcripts, and a completed Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment (AO-78) AO-78 Form

Applicant’s packets must be received by 12:00 PM PST on Friday, February 13, 2026, to be considered. You must reference the vacancy announcement number in subject line of your email. Applicant’s packets will not be considered complete until all of the items listed above

have been received by Human Resources. Hard copies will not be accepted. Please email your complete applicant’s packet to: psajobs@canpt.uscourts.gov

(Attachments must be saved as one PDF file – Multiple attachments WILL NOT be accepted.)

District of Nevada

Supervisory USPO-PSI Unit

Las Vegas, NV

Closing Date: February 9, 2026

Nevada PSI-SUSPO

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To apply for the Supervisory U.S. Probation Officer (Presentence Investigation Unit) position, qualified candidates are required to submit the following in one pdf document in the following order: 

 Cover letter - Addressed to Chief U.S. Probation Officer Sarah R. Johnson, 300 South Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101.

* The cover letter should be no longer than one (1) page and must include information highlighting your knowledge, skills, experience, and ability to perform the duties required for the position.

 A Statement of Interest, no longer than three (3) pages, outlining: 

o Your why for this work, and this position in particular,

o Your leadership style,

o Your philosophy on how to hold staff accountable to the roles and responsibilities of a probation and pretrial services officer while being mindful of the officer’s wellness and District morale.

 Resume,

 AO-78, Application for Judicial Branch Employment (AO 78) or download at www.nvp.uscourts.gov, Federal Judicial Branch Employment Application

 Last two (2) performance evaluations.

Title the pdf document as follows: Last Name, First Name-2026-01- PSI Supervisory U.S. Probation Officer. Please email the single pdf document, to careers@nvp.uscourts.gov.