Job Details for Chief U.S. Probation Officer
| Court Name/Organization | Kentucky Western Probation and Pretrial Services |
| Overview of the Position | The U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Office for the Western District of Kentucky is accepting applications for the position of Chief U.S. Probation Officer. The Chief Probation Officer is a Court Unit Executive who reports directly to the Chief Judge. This position is headquartered in Louisville and currently supervises a staff of 44 employees as well as three shared services employees (procurement services and finance), with divisional offices in Bowling Green, Owensboro, and Paducah, Kentucky. The selectee will assume full responsibility as the Chief U.S. Probation Officer upon retirement of the current incumbent, which is expected no later than Dec. 31, 2025. The Chief U.S. Probation Officer is responsible for the administration and management of the U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services for the Western District of Kentucky, serving 53 counties, with eight District Judges and four full-time Magistrate Judges. The Chief Probation Officer formulates the annual budget and manages all federally appropriated funds. As certifying officer for the Probation Office, the Chief U.S. Probation Officer authorizes all expenditures of the Probation Office and maintains appropriate fiscal controls. |
| Location | Louisville, KY |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 07/18/2025 - 08/15/2025 |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | JSP 14 - JSP 17 |
| Salary | $124,531 - $207,500 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.kywp.uscourts.gov/ |
| Announcement Number | KYWP 2025-05 |
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The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.