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The U.S. Probation Office of the Eastern District of Virginia has an unwavering commitment to recruit, maintain and retain a diverse workforce with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. It is our belief that a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment will help us better serve our communities and carry out our mission.
05/29/2025 to 06/20/2025
$45,720 - $74,330 per year
This job uses the Court Personnel System (CPS) pay scale.
CL 23 - 24
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Travel to the Manassas office may be required as well as travel for training-related purposes.
No
Temporary - At-Will
Full-time
Excepted
25 - CL-25, Full Performance Level
No
No
25-P004A
837965300
The Probation and Pretrial Services Technician provides technical, administrative, and clerical support to probation officers and officer assistants in a wide range of areas, including assisting with conducting investigations, compiling criminal histories, coordinating with collateral agencies, and performing other similar duties, as assigned. This position makes recommendations and some decisions regarding the investigation and supervision of a select lower-risk caseload of offenders.
Responsibilities
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in such fields as criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, human relations, business, or public administration. Relevant experience - paid or unpaid- in the legal, justice, law enforcement, or court sectors. This background may include working directly with legal professionals, assisting in judicial proceedings, engaging in law enforcement operations, or supporting court administration.
To view the full job announcement, please visit our website at: https://www.vaep.uscourts.gov/sites/vaep/files/25-P004A%20Probation%20Support%20Technician%20JA.pdf
The United States Probation and Pretrial Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and support documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If your complete application meets the basic qualifications, it will be forwarded to the hiring official for further consideration and scored on your level of experience and competencies needed to perform the duties of the position.
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.
Applicants who receive the highest ratings will be contacted for an interview. Other applicants will not be contacted.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/837965300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.