Job Details for Administrative Assistant I
| Court Name/Organization | Texas Eastern Probation and Pretrial Services |
| Overview of the Position | The U.S. Probation Office for the Eastern District of Texas has an immediate opening for a full-time Administrative Support I position in either the Plano or Sherman office. The incumbent is hired by the Chief Probation Officer and works directly for the U.S. Probation Office. This position offers promotion potential up to CL 24 without further competition. |
| Location | Sherman, Plano, TX |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 10/08/2025 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Salary | $43,440 - $70,623 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.txep.uscourts.gov/file/707/download?token=xXQ21RHF |
| Announcement Number | 25-18 |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Position Description
These positions include “mixed duties” or hybrid jobs that provide a variety of administrative and technical assistance to ensure the smooth and efficient management of the office. The function of an Administrative Support I position is to provide specialized technical and administrative support to probation/pretrial services officers in a wide range of areas, including assisting with conducting investigations, compiling criminal histories, coordinating with collateral agencies, and performing similar duties under the guidance of a support supervisor to meet deadlines for probation and pretrial services officers. Prepare and process forms, documents and reports ensuring consistency and accuracy that coincides with administrative processes and policies. Contact various local, state, and national law enforcement and regulatory agencies to collect and record information to assist with investigations; and obtain related records regarding defendants/persons under supervision, following established practices and protocols. Administrative support positions at this level of function also perform office and administrative duties such as filing, copying, distributing mail, inputting data, answering phones, typing, formatting, assembling reports and greeting visitors/clients.
Miscellaneous
These positions include “mixed duties” or hybrid jobs that provide a variety of administrative and technical assistance to ensure the smooth and efficient management of the office. The function of an Administrative Support I position is to provide specialized technical and administrative support to probation/pretrial services officers in a wide range of areas, including assisting with conducting investigations, compiling criminal histories, coordinating with collateral agencies, and performing similar duties under the guidance of a support supervisor to meet deadlines for probation and pretrial services officers. Prepare and process forms, documents and reports ensuring consistency and accuracy that coincides with administrative processes and policies. Contact various local, state, and national law enforcement and regulatory agencies to collect and record information to assist with investigations; and obtain related records regarding defendants/persons under supervision, following established practices and protocols. Administrative support positions at this level of function also perform office and administrative duties such as filing, copying, distributing mail, inputting data, answering phones, typing, formatting, assembling reports and greeting visitors/clients.
Application Info
Provide only the documents requested below in a single PDF file. The file shall be named your last name and the announcement number, i.e., Smith 25-18.
- Cover letter of no more than two pages with a brief narrative describing why you are a suitable candidate for this position.
- Resume
- A complete AO 78 - Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment
- Five professional references
- A copy of your high school and/or college transcript(s) with the qualifying degree(s) and date(s)awarded clearly highlighted or circled.
Please submit the above documents in one PDF via email at TXEP-HR@txep.uscourts.gov by COB on Oct. 27, 2025. The U.S. Probation Office reserves the right to amend or withdraw any announcement without written notice to applicants. If a subsequent vacancy of the same position becomes available within a reasonable time of the original announcement, the Chief U.S. Probation Officer may select a candidate from the original qualified applicant pool.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.