Job Details for Chief U.S. Probation Officer
| Court Name/Organization | Illinois Central Probation and Pretrial Services |
| Location | Peoria, Rock Island, Springfield, Urbana, IL |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 04/07/2025 - 04/28/2025 |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | JSP 14 - JSP 17 |
| Salary | $124,531 - $207,500 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | http://www.ilcp.uscourts.gov/career-opportunities |
| Announcement Number | 2025-01 |
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Position Description
The Chief U.S. Probation Officer position is a Court Unit Executive who administers and manages federal probation and parole services within the Central District of Illinois. This position is under the administrative direction of the Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court and is directly responsible for the administration of the Probation Office. The position entails a number of administrative and managerial functions.
Qualifications
To qualify for a position of chief probation officer JSP 14 - JSP 17, a person must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and possess three years of specialized experience, one of which must have been at the next lower grade level or its equivalent.
Fields of academic study, such as criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, human relations, or business or public administration, which provided evidence of the capacity to understand and apply the legal requirements and human relations skills involved in the position. An advanced degree in an appropriate area including a Juris Doctor is preferred.
Specialized experience is progressively responsible experience in the investigation, supervision, counseling and guidance of offenders in community correction or pretrial programs is required. Experience in police officer, FBI agent, customs agent, marshal or similar positions, other than any criminal investigation experience, does not meet the requirements of specialized experience. Specialized experience must be earned after the bachelor’s degree has been granted.
Employee Benefits
Federal benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and federal employees retirement system (FERS). Optional benefits include health, dental, vision, life, long-term care, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts and thrift savings plan. This position is subject to mandatory direct deposit of salary payments.
Miscellaneous
The Chief U.S. Probation Officer position is a Court Unit Executive who administers and manages federal probation and parole services within the Central District of Illinois. This position is under the administrative direction of the Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court and is directly responsible for the administration of the Probation Office. The position entails a number of administrative and managerial functions.
Application Info
Submit an application packet, which includes the following:
Cover letter, comprehensive resume, Application for Judicial Branch Employment, and three letters of reference.
Email in one PDF attachment to joellen_rankin@ilcd.uscourts.gov or mail application packets to:
U.S. Probation Office, Vacancy #2025-01
600 E. Monroe Street, Room 210
Springfield, IL 62701
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.