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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 06/30/2025
$60,012 - $110,012 per year
This job uses the Court Personnel System (CPS) pay scale.
CL 27
Few vacancies in the following locations:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
28 - CL-28; Full Performance Level
No
No
25-P006D
837965500
The U.S. Probation Office for the Eastern District of Virginia is accepting applications for the position of U.S. Probation Officer Classification
27. By statute, probation officers serve in a judiciary law enforcement capacity. An incumbent hired at the CL-27 level will be eligible for promotion to the CL-28 level without further competition. This position may be in Norfolk, Newport News, Richmond, Alexandria or Manassas depending on office requirements. Multiple positions may be hired from this announcement.
Responsibilities
1) Applicants must be citizens of the United States and have no criminal record.
2) Tests to determine grammar and writing skills will be given to all candidates interviewed.
3) Final candidates will undergo a local background investigation with law enforcement agencies, as well as a check of financial and credit records.
4) Employment is contingent upon the outcome of a favorable OPM background investigation. The candidate selected will be hired provisionally pending the outcome of this investigation. An unsatisfactory background investigation may result in termination of employment.
5) Employees of the U.S. Probation Office are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees which is available to applicants for review upon request.
6) Mandatory Direct Deposit participation for payment of salary.
7) Employees of the U. S. Probation Office are covered by the Court Personnel System and are Excepted Service appointments.
Please read the "Qualifications" section.
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.
Qualified candidates may submit their letter of interest addressing their qualifications for this position, resumé and Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment (Form AO-78- version dated 12/2021) in ONE PDF formatted document to: VAEP_JOBS@vaep.uscourts.gov - Type the announcement number in the subject line (#25-P006D) and the preferred location (Norfolk, Newport News, Richmond, Alexandria or ALL). First consideration will be given to applications received on/or before June 30th.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Due to the amount of applications received, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The U.S. Probation Office reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement or to withdraw the announcement, either of which may occur without prior written notice. The U. S. Probation Office will not pay for any relocation or interview expenses.
Applicants who receive the highest ratings will be contacted for an interview. Other applicants will not be contacted.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/837965500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.