U.S. Probation Officer

Court Name/Organization Illinois Central Probation and Pretrial Services Overview of the Position Probation officers serve in a judiciary law enforcement capacity and assist in the fair administration of justice, provide community safety, conduct objective investigations, supervise defendants or offenders, interact with collateral agencies, prepare reports and present recommendations to the Court. The officer hired will be assigned to supervise defendants/offenders to maximize adherence to imposed conditions, reduce risk to the community, and to provide correctional treatment; detect and investigate violations and implement appropriate alternatives and sanctions; conduct preliminary interviews and other investigations as required; and maintain a detailed written record of case activity. Location Urbana, IL Opening and Closing Dates 08/14/2026 - 09/11/2026 Appointment Type Permanent Classification Level/Grade CL 25/27/28 Salary $51,419 - $116,394 Link to Court Careers Information http://www.ilcp.uscourts.gov/career-opportunities Announcement Number 2026-11 Link to Job Announcement