Eastern District of California

Supervisory U.S. Probation Officer

Sacramento, CA

Closing Date: February 16, 2026

Eastern California- U.S. Supervisory Probation Officer

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To apply for this position, qualified candidates must submit the following in one pdf document in the following order:

• a cover letter addressed to Human Resources Manager, 501 I Street, Suite 2500, Sacramento, CA 95814 with your highlighted qualities, strengths, and values you bring to this position, and why you want to be a U.S. Probation Officer.

• a detailed resume

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

(download from http://www.caep.uscourts.gov or http://www.caep.uscourts.gov)- AO78 5_2024

Please email the titled pdf document (Last Name – First Name – 26-01) 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.

Northern District of Illinois

U.S. Probation Officer

Northern Illinois, IL

Closing Date: 02/10/2026 (or until filled), Priority given to applications received by 5pm on 02/10/2026.

Northern Illinois-U.S. Probation Officer

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: (https://www.uscourts.gov/forms-rules/forms/application-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. ● Narrative addressing the below Quality Ranking Factors:

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.

IMPORTANT

Eastern District of Texas

Administrative Support I

Beaumont, TX

Closing Date: February 13, 2026

Eastern Texas-Administrative Support I

APPLICATION PROCESS:



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 26-02.

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 Application Judicial Branch Federal Employment

4. Five professional references

5. If applicable, a copy of your college transcript(s) with the qualifying degree(s) and date(s) awarded

clearly highlighted or circled.

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

February 13, 2026.

Eastern District of Texas

U.S. Probation Officer

Any Divsion, TX

Closing Date: February 13, 2026

Eastern Texas-United States Probation Officer

APPLICATION PROCESS:



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 26-02.

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 Application Judicial Branch Federal Employment

4. Five professional references

5. If applicable, a copy of your college transcript(s) with the qualifying degree(s) and date(s) awarded

clearly highlighted or circled.

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

February 13, 2026.

Central District of California

U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officer

Multiple Locations, CA

Closing Date: Open Until filled

Central California-U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officer

APPLICATION PROCESS:



Qualified applicants can apply and will be placed in a pool for consideration when/if positions

become available. When positions do become available, applications will be evaluated to determine

those who are best qualified. This determination will be based on a review of the applicant’s

relevant experience, education, and training as well as other evaluation procedures. Applications

should be submitted to cacp_hr@cacp.uscourts.gov and will need to reference the vacancy number

26-09. Any packets with missing items or without the designation #26-09 will not be reviewed. This

recruitment is for a position considered “high-sensitive.” To determine suitability for the position,

applicants must provide criminal history information on the Federal Judicial Branch Application for

Employment (AO78). Therefore, all questions requesting criminal history information must be

answered even if identified as optional. This requirement also applies to any other employment-

related forms when requested. The following documents will need to be included in the application:

1. Cover Letter

2. Resume

3. College Transcripts

4. One most recent performance evaluation.

5. An application for Federal Branch Employment (visit the court’s website at

www.cacd.uscourts.gov to download the job application). Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment

Southern District of New York

Probation Officer Technician

New York, NY

Closing Date: Open until filled with preference to applications received by 01/28

Southern New York-Probation Officer Technician

APPLICATION PROCESS:



To be considered for this position, please submit one PDF document that includes: a resume, cover letter, and an Application for Federal Employment (AO78). The Application for Federal Employment (AO78) can be downloaded from: AO-78 Form. Your cover letter must indicate the position for which you are applying, including the vacancy number, describe your interest in the position, and should be no more than two pages. Only applications submitted via email will be accepted. Please include the vacancy number and position title in the subject field of the email containing the application. Applications submitted as zip files, cloud files and/or links will not be accepted. Applications that do not conform to the above procedures will not be considered. Only candidates selected for testing will be contacted.

Please submit your application to: Careers@nysd.uscourts.gov

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

Northern District of California

U.S. Pretrial Services Officer Specialist (Location Monitoring Emphasis)

San Francisco, CA

Closing Date: February 13, 2026

North California-Pretrial Services Officer Specialist-LM

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-078 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 South Carolina

United States Probation Officer-More than one position may be filled

Charleston, Columbia, Florence, or Greenville, SC

Closing Date: Open until filled, preference given to applications received by February 12, 2026

South Carolina-USPO-Transfer Opportunity

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To apply for this position, qualified candidates are required to e-mail the following application materials as

a single PDF attachment:



• Letter of interest which addresses your skills and experience and how those skills can contribute to this

position. Please include your preferred duty station.

• Current resume.

• The following forms (available at https://www.scp.uscourts.gov/career-opportunities):

o Current Form AO-78, Application for Judicial Branch Employment (NOTE: Questions 19, 20, and 21 must be answered).

o DSC Release Authorization.

o Request for Consumer Report Information.

• Copy of last two performance appraisals. If appraisals are unavailable, please provide an explanation.

• Most recent SF-50.

2026-DSC-01 U.S. Probation Officer (TRANSFER) 3Application materials should be submitted to: SCP_HR@scp.uscourts.gov and reference vacancy #2026-DSC-01.

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.

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.)

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

District of Oregon

United States Probation Officer

Eugene, OR

Closing Date: January 23, 2026

Oregon United States Probation Officer

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). AO-078

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

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

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

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

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).

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

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.

Northern District of California

Pretrial Services Officer Assistant

San Fransisco, 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) 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.