Job Details for Probation Clerk
| Court Name/Organization: | Illinois Central Probation and Pretrial Services |
| Overview of the Position: | The U.S. Probation Office for the Central District of Illinois is seeking qualified applicants for the position of U.S. Probation Clerk. The successful applicant will be part of the clerical support team which assists the probation officers in the Urbana division. The U.S. Probation Office for the Central District of Illinois has 46 staff members in divisional offices located in Peoria, Rock Island, Springfield, and Urbana. The incumbent will work in the Urbana office and must live within a reasonable commuting distance (within 45 minutes of the Urbana office). |
| Location: | Urbana, IL |
| Opening and Closing Dates: | 07/05/2024 - 07/26/2024 |
| Appointment Type: | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade: | CL 23 |
| Salary: | $39,212 - $63,744 |
| Link to Court Careers Information: | http://www.ilcp.uscourts.gov/career-opportunities |
| Announcement Number: | 2024-02 |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Position Description
The probation clerk will be responsible for greeting and directing visitors/clients; answering the phone and directing calls to the appropriate staff member; sorting, identifying, recording and distributing incoming mail, providing support to U.S. Probation Officers, opening and closing cases, providing assistance with investigations, and maintaining both paper and electronic files.
Qualification
Candidates must be a high school graduate or equivalent. Candidates must have at least one year of office/clerical experience, including the use of computers, multi-line phones, and scanning equipment.
Preferred Qualifications/Education
Preference will be given to applicants with experience in a court or legal office setting. Some college education would be beneficial. The team member must possess good customer service skills and be able to maintain confidentiality requirements of position.
Benefits
Employees of the U.S. Probation Office are not covered by the Office of Personnel Management’s civil service classification system or regulations and are considered ‘at will’ employees. Judiciary employees have the following benefits:
- 11 paid Federal holidays per year
- Paid annual leave and sick leave
- Retirement benefits under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
- Tax deferred retirement savings and investment plan under Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), with employer matching contributions
- Health benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB)
- Supplemental dental and vision benefits offered through Federal Employees Vision and Dental Plan (FEDVIP)
- Life insurance benefits under the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI)
- Flexible benefit program for health care reimbursement and dependent care reimbursement
Miscellaneous
Due to the volume of applications, the U.S. Probation Office will only communicate with those individuals who will be invited for personal interviews and only applicants who are interviewed will receive a written response regarding their application status. The U.S. Probation Office reserves the right to amend or withdraw this announcement with or without written notice to applicants and more than one vacancy may be filled from this announcement. Relocation expenses are not approved for this announcement. Direct deposit of payroll checks is mandatory. Applicants will be required to undergo a background investigation and employment testing may be administered.
How To Apply
Only qualified applicants will be considered for this position. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible to work in the United States. Applicants selected for interviews must travel at their own expense.
Please submit the following:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- A completed Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment (AO-78)
Mail application packet to:
U.S. Probation Office
Vacancy 2024-02
210 U.S. Courthouse
600 E. Monroe Street
Springfield, IL 62701
Or send via email (one PDF attachment) to keely_sprague@ilcd.uscourts.gov.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.