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The U.S. Probation Office for the District of Wyoming, a combined district for probation and pretrial services, is currently accepting applications for the position of U.S. Probation Officer.
04/02/2025 to 04/30/2025
$59,133 - $115,213 per year
CL-27, Step 1 to CL-27, Step 61; CL-28, Step 1 to CL-28, Step 61. CL-27, $59,133 to $96,147; CL-28, $70,894 to $115,213*
CL 27 - 28
1 vacancy in the following locations:
No
No
76% or greater - Frequent Travel
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
28 - CL-28 Step 1 to CL-28, Step 61
No
Yes
2025-01
834621800
See compensation section for more information about pay progression. Starting salary is commensurate with qualifications and based upon Court Personnel System (CPS) guidelines. Previous federal government service or professional background providing extensive specialized experience may qualify an applicant for a starting salary higher than the bottom of the range. Promotion potential to CL-28 without further competition.
U.S. Probation Officers serve in a judiciary law enforcement position and assist in the administration of justice and promote community safety, gather information, supervise persons under supervision, interact with collateral agencies, prepare reports, conduct investigations, and present recommendations to the court.
Responsibilities
Maximum Entry Age
U. S. Probation/Pretrial Services Officers are covered under the law enforcement retirement provision that requires mandatory separation at age 57 with at least 20 years of service due to the physical requirements of the position. Therefore, first-time appointees must have not reached their 37th birthday at the time of appointment. Applicants age 37 or over who have previous law enforcement officer experience under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and who have either a subsequent break in service or intervening service in a non-law enforcement officer position may have their previous law enforcement officer experience subtracted from their age to determine whether they meet the maximum age requirement.
Background Investigation
A high-sensitive background investigation with law enforcement agencies, including fingerprint and criminal record checks, will be conducted as a condition of employment. Any applicant selected for a position will be hired provisionally pending successful completion of the background investigation, drug screen, and medical examination. Unsatisfactory results may result in termination of employment. Judicial employees are required to adhere to the court's Code of Conduct, available for public review on the USCourts.gov website.
Training
Probation officers receive extensive local training and are also required to successfully complete a six-week national training program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Charleston, South Carolina.
Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field of academic study such as criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, human relations, or business or public administration, which provides evidence of the capacity to understand and apply the legal requirements and human relations skills involved in the work of the position, is required for all probation officer positions.
*Compensation
The Court Personnel System allows for default and discretionary within grade increases and grade promotions up to a position's target grade as well as a variety of employee recognition incentives. Additionally, federal employees may receive an annual cost of living increase, which increases the dollar figures within each pay grade. Employees typically receive at least two pay increases per year. The District of Wyoming is firmly committed to the development and advancement of its officers. Typical pay progression, with acceptable performance and budget permitting, is that line officers are at target grade and starting the full performance range after approximately three years as a USPO. This time period may be less than three years for employees with relevant experience. That 2025 dollar figure is currently $88,621 in this position's locality. Additionally, officers may compete for senior, supervisory, and executive positions, which are currently compensated as follows:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be evaluated initially against their experience and educational background to determine if they meet minimum qualifications. Eligible applicants will be screened and rated as to experience, education, and training. Applicants may be required to respond to written assignments and undergo testing during the selection process. One to two interviews may be conducted during the selection process either virtually or in person, or a combination of both.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, applicants must submit the following application materials in a single Adobe PDF document via email to hr@wyp.uscourts.gov.
The U.S. Probation Office reserves the right to modify or withdraw this job announcement without prior written notice. One or more positions may be filled from this vacancy announcement. This position is subject to mandatory participation in electronic payment of net pay (i.e. Direct Deposit) and a favorable background check, which may be subject to periodic updates. The U.S. Probation Office requires employees to adhere to a Code of Ethics and Conduct. Due to the volume of applications received, the court may only communicate to those individuals selected for an interview. Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work for the United States Government.
The Federal Judiciary is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/834621800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.