US Probation and Pretrial Services Officer

US Probation and Pretrial Services Officer

Department: Judicial Branch

Location(s): Green Bay, Wisconsin

Salary Range: $51419 - $116394 Per Year

Job Summary: U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers (USPO's) 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.

Major Duties:

• Conduct investigations and prepare reports with recommendations, which require interviewing individuals and their families, as well as collecting background data from various sources. An integral part of this process is interpretation and application of policies and procedures, statutes, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedures, and may include U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, Guides, and relevant case law. Enforce court-ordered supervision components and implement supervision strategies. Maintain personal contact with individuals under supervision. Investigate employment, sources of income, living accommodations, and associates to assess risk and compliance. Address substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence, and similar problems and implement the necessary treatment or violation proceedings, through assessment, monitoring, interventions, and counseling. Schedule and conduct drug use detection tests and DNA collection of individuals under supervision following established procedures and protocols. Maintain paper and computerized records of test results. Maintain chain of custody of urinalysis testing materials. Investigate and analyze financial documents and activities and take appropriate action. Interview victim(s) and provide victim impact statements to the court. Ensure compliance with Mandatory Victim Restitution Act. Analyze and respond to any objections received from attorneys based on the officer's written court submissions. This may include resolving disputed issues and presenting unresolved issues to the court for resolution. Communicate with other organizations and persons (such as the U.S. Parole Commission, Bureau of Prisons, U.S. Attorney's Office, U.S. Marshals, law enforcement, treatment agencies, and attorneys) concerning individuals under supervision's behavior and conditions of supervision. Identify and investigate violations and implement appropriate alternatives and sanctions. In collaboration with Supervisory Probation Officer, report violations of the conditions of supervision to the appropriate authorities. Prepare written reports of adjustment, including violation matters, and make recommendations for disposition. Respond to judicial officer's requests for information and advice. Testify in court as to the basis for factual findings and (if warranted) guideline applications. Maintain detailed written records of case activity. May conduct surveillance and/or search and seizure at the direction of the court. Maintain knowledge of, and compliance with, the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees and court confidentiality requirements. Show ability to consistently demonstrate sound ethics and judgment. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The selected candidate must be a U.S. citizen or foreign national eligible for federal employment. Possession of a valid driver's license. Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field of academic study which provides evidence of the capacity to understand and apply the legal requirements and human relations skills involved in the position. Further, the selected candidate must have specialized experience as shown below: CL-25: Requires one year of specialized experience, including at least one year equivalent to work at the CL-23 level or completion of the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with superior academic achievement requirements. CL-27: Requires two years of specialized experience, including at least one year equivalent to work at the CL-25 level or completion of a master's degree in field of study closely related to the position, or a Juris Doctor (JD) degree. CL-28: Requires two years of specialized experience, including at least one year equivalent to work at the CL-27. Promotional potential between classification levels 25 through 28 are earned and do not require further competition; promotional opportunities for specialist or supervisory positions are available to qualified employees on a competitive basis. Specialized Experience Related to Pay Scale Above: Progressively responsible experience in such fields as probation, pretrial services, parole, corrections, criminal investigations, or work in substance/addiction treatment, public administration, human relations, social work, psychology or mental health. Experience as a police officer, custodial or security officer, other than any criminal investigative experience, is not creditable.

How to Apply: 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 a single complete 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. 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. Applications received by 1/30/26 will be given priority consideration.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-30