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As part of a generous total compensation package, the federal judiciary offers a diverse group of benefit programs, including health, dental, and vision coverage, participation in flexible reimbursement accounts, and retirement benefits.
The U.S. Probation Office for the Western District of Virginia, a combined district for probation and pretrial services, is currently accepting applications for experienced U.S. Probation Officers. The Probation Office currently consists of 44 employees who support 10 judicial officers and their staff located in six divisional offices (Abingdon, Danville, Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, Lynchburg and Roanoke). Travel including overnight, within and outside the district, is required.
The U.S. Probation Office for the Western District of Virginia, a combined district for probation and pretrial services, is currently accepting applications for experienced U.S. Probation Officers. The Probation Office currently consists of 44 employees who support 10 judicial officers and their staff located in six divisional offices (Abingdon, Danville, Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, Lynchburg and Roanoke). Travel including overnight, within and outside the district, is required.
Starting grade and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Because officers must effectively deal with physical attacks and are subject to moderate to arduous physical exertion, applicants must be physically capable. Officers must possess, with or without corrective lenses, good distance vision in at least one eye and the ability to read normal size print. Normal hearing ability, with or without a hearing aid, is also required. Any severe health problems, such as physical defects, disease, and deformities that constitute employment hazards to the applicant or others, may disqualify an applicant.
First-time appointees to positions covered under law enforcement officer retirement provisions must not have reached their 37th birthday at the time of appointment. Applicants 37 years of age or over who have previous law enforcement officer experience under the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees Retirement System, 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.
The successful candidate will possess excellent written and oral communication skills as well as excellent computer skills, including knowledge of and skill in using automated databases and word processing; the ability to perform thorough investigations; analyze and evaluate varied information from multiple sources and form conclusions; write clear, concise, grammatically correct reports while meeting strict deadlines; and possess knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the federal courts and probation office. The successful candidate will possess a valid driver's license and have access to a personal vehicle for use in the event a government-issued vehicle is unavailable.
Further, the successful candidate will possess the ability to organize and prioritize one's work schedule; exercise initiative in handling assignments; work independently with little or no supervision; exercise discretion and sound judgment; handle conflict; listen actively and express empathy; work harmoniously and collaborate with a variety of staff; and maintain a positive, professional demeanor at all times.
LEVEL MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
CL-26: One year of specialized experience;
or
Completion of the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one of the following superior academic achievement requirements:
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 relation skills involved in the position is required for all officer positions.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
As part of a generous total compensation package, the federal judiciary offers a diverse group of benefit programs, including health, dental, and vision coverage, participation in flexible reimbursement accounts, and retirement benefits.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application and supporting documentation will be reviewed to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications in this vacancy announcement. Qualified applicants will be evaluated based on relevant professional, educational, and work experiences required for the position.
As part of a generous total compensation package, the federal judiciary offers a diverse group of benefit programs, including health, dental, and vision coverage, participation in flexible reimbursement accounts, and retirement benefits.
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.
Visit the courts website for full vacancy announcement at: https://www.vawd.uscourts.gov/court-information/employment/
The letter of interest should be addressed to Ms. Kimberly A. Falatic, Chief U.S. Probation Officer, and should detail the applicant's qualifications and specialized experience.
Application packets should be submitted as a single PDF via email to Careers@vawd.uscourts.gov and reference USPO #2026-21 in the subject line. Only complete application submissions, containing all required documentation, will be considered.
Due to the anticipated high volume of submissions expected to be received, the Court will communicate only with those individuals who are invited for a personal interview. Unsuccessful applicants will not receive notice.
Participation in the interview process will be at the applicant's own expense and relocation expenses will not be provided.
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