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U.S. Probation Officer

U.S. Courts · Judicial Branch

This job in plain English

The U.S. Probation Office for the Western District of Virginia is hiring 2 experienced U.S. Probation Officers in Roanoke, VA, for the U.S. Courts. Probation officers supervise people on court-ordered supervision, investigate cases, and report to judges. Overnight travel within and outside the district is required, and the job may involve nights and weekends.

Telework eligible2 vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

This job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, national, or person who owes allegiance to the U.S., or meet the citizenship rules for judiciary employment.

What you would do

  • Conduct investigations and write reports with recommendations for the court
  • Supervise people on probation and enforce court-ordered conditions
  • Schedule and conduct drug tests and DNA collection
  • Investigate financial records and interview crime victims
  • Identify violations and report them to the proper authorities
  • Refer supervised persons to job, treatment, and education resources

Do you qualify for CL-26 to CL-28?

With experience: One year of specialized experience for CL-26, two years for CL-27 and CL-28. Specialized experience is progressively responsible work after a bachelor's degree in fields such as probation, pretrial services, parole, corrections, criminal investigations, or substance or addiction treatment.

With education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a field such as criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, human relations, or business or public administration is required. For CL-26, completing a bachelor's degree with a 2.90 GPA, upper third of class, or a 3.5 average in the major, or one year of graduate study, can also qualify. For CL-27, a master's degree in a closely related field or a JD can qualify.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Valid driver's license
  • Access to a personal vehicle for use when a government vehicle is unavailable

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Letter of interest addressed to Ms. Kimberly A. Falatic, Chief U.S. Probation Officer, detailing your qualifications and specialized experience
  • Detailed resume
  • Two most recent performance appraisals, or an explanation of why they cannot be provided
  • College transcripts, official or unofficial
  • Contact information for three professional references
  • Judicial Application for Employment, Form AO78
  • Education must come from schools accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting body

How you will be rated: Your application will be checked for basic eligibility and qualifications. Qualified applicants will be rated on relevant professional, educational, and work experience. Missing required documents may lead to an ineligible rating or a lower overall rating.

Tips for this job:

  • Submit one complete PDF by email to Careers@vawd.uscourts.gov with USPO #2026-21 in the subject line, or the application may be ineligible
  • Include the Form AO78 and official or unofficial college transcripts from accredited schools
  • Provide your two most recent performance appraisals or explain why you cannot

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, permanent. Work may include variable hours, nights, and weekends. Occasional travel, including overnight travel, is required.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. The federal judiciary offers health, dental, and vision coverage, flexible reimbursement accounts, and retirement benefits. Starting salary is $56,637 to $116,394 per year, depending on grade and qualifications.

Conditions of employment:

  • Background investigation, including fingerprinting
  • Medical examination and drug screening before appointment
  • Ten-year background investigation
  • Ongoing random drug screening
  • Updated background investigations every five years
  • Possible fitness-for-duty evaluations
  • Must meet vision and hearing requirements
  • Must be able to handle physical attacks and moderate to arduous physical exertion
  • Must not have reached 37th birthday for first-time appointees to law enforcement retirement positions, with exceptions
  • Completion of Probation Officer training at FLETC in Charleston, SC
  • Mandatory direct deposit for pay
  • Must follow the Code of Conduct for Judiciary Employees
  • Selective Service registration may apply
  • Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$56,637 – $116,394 per year
Pay scale and grade
CL-26 to CL-28 · CL
Location
Roanoke, Virginia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
2
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Correctional Officer (0007)
Announcement
2026-21

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