U.S. Probation Officer

For CL-25: Candidate must possess 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: An overall “B” grade point average equaling 2.90 or better of a possible 4.0; Standing in the upper third of the class; “3.5” average or better in the major field of study, such as business or public administration, human resources management, industrial relations, or psychology; or Election to membership in one of the National Honorary Scholastic Societies meeting the minimum requirements of the Association of College Honor Societies, other than Freshman Honor Societies; OR Completion of one academic year (30 semester or 45 quarter hours) of graduate work in a field of study closely related to the position. For CL-27: Candidate must possess two years of specialized experience; OR Completion of a master’s degree in a field of study closely related to the position, or a Juris Doctor (JD) degree. For CL-28: Candidate must possess two years of specialized experience. Specialized experience is progressively responsible experience in such fields as probation, pretrial services, parole, corrections, criminal investigations, or work in substance/addiction treatment, public administration, human relations, social work, psychology, or mental health. Experience as a police, custodial, or security officer, other than any criminal investigative experience, is not creditable.
The Northern District of California United States Probation Office seeks to serve the U.S. Court System and improve public safety by investigating and supervising individuals convicted of federal crimes, enforcing sentences, and providing correctional treatment to persons under supervision.