U.S. Probation Officer

The U.S. Probation Office for the Central District of Illinois is currently accepting applications for a U.S. Probation Officer in the Springfield and Urbana, IL divisional offices. The Central District of Illinois serves 46 counties. Probation officers provide services to ten judges. Probation has 46 staff members in divisional offices located in Peoria, Rock Island, Springfield and Urbana. All incumbents must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the divisional office (within 45 minutes of the Urbana, IL office).

Probation officers serve in a judiciary law enforcement capacity and assist in the fair administration of justice, provide community safety, conduct objective investigations, supervise defendants or offenders, interact with collateral agencies, prepare reports and present recommendations to the Court. The officers hired will be assigned to supervise defendants/offenders to maximize adherence to imposed conditions, reduce risk to the community, and to provide correctional treatment; detect and investigate violations and implement appropriate alternatives and sanctions; conduct preliminary interviews and other investigations as required; and maintain a detailed written record of case activity.

Bachelor's Degree and one year of specialized experience is required. Candidates must not have reached their 37th birthday by the time of entry on duty.

• Candidates must visit our website for how to apply instructions: www.ilcp.uscourts.gov/career-opportunities. We will not accept a resume only for this position, your application packet will be incomplete.
• Required documents to apply: Resume, Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment (AO 78 form), and college transcripts. Please see the complete job posting on our website for information on how to apply and the application form: www.ilcp.uscourts.gov/career-opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $51,419.00 - $116,394.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Progressively responsible : 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person