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Job Details for Supervisory U.S. Probation Officer (Supervision Division)

Court Name/Organization New York Southern Probation Office
Overview of the Position This position is located in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York U.S. Probation Office, Supervision Division. The Supervisory U.S. Probation Officer (SUSPO) will be responsible for the management of a team of U.S. Probation Officers as well as be a vital and active member of the managerial team of the agency. The chosen applicant will participate in the decision-making process affecting office operations and administration.
Location New York, NY
Opening and Closing Dates 11/26/2025 - 12/17/2025
Appointment Type Permanent
Classification Level/Grade CL 29 - CL 30
Salary $99,325 - $190,804
Link to Court Careers Information http://probation.nysd.uscourts.gov/human-resources
Announcement Number 2025-09
Link to Job Announcement

Position Description

The Supervisory U.S. Probation Officer (SUSPO) will be responsible for the management of a team of U.S. Probation Officers. The SUSPO will be responsible for all phases of the team’s operation including, but not limited to, case assignments, case reviews, court report reviews, case discussions, and statistical verification. The SUSPO will be responsible for planning and scheduling job tasks, as well as establishing work priorities. Coordinating and overseeing the day-to-day operation of the team is an integral part of the job. This position requires the SUSPO to address performance, behavioral, and time and leave issues, complete performance evaluations, provide feedback on the job performance, and provide direction and assistance to officers toward career growth. The SUSPO will also be responsible for fostering positive work morale. In addition, this position requires attendance at management, supervisory, and court related meetings. It also requires the SUSPO to organize and conduct team meetings, as well as perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Supervisory U.S. Probation Officer at the CL-29 level, an applicant must have a minimum of three years specialized experience, including at least one year as a U.S. Probation or Pretrial Services Officer in the U.S. Courts.

Specialized Experience

Progressively responsible experience that includes progressively responsible administrative, technical, professional, supervisory, or managerial experience that provided an opportunity to gain:

  1. Skill in developing the interpersonal work relationships needed to lead a team of employees,
  2. The ability to exercise mature judgment,
  3. Knowledge of the basic concepts, principles, and theories of management and the ability to understand the managerial policies applicable to the judiciary unit involved, and
  4. Expertise in presentence investigations, the application of the sentencing guidelines, and the preparation of presentence reports and recommendations.

Employee Benefits

  • Paid Annual & Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employer subsidized Health Insurance
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Vision/Dental Insurance
  • Retirement Benefits Plan (FERS)
  • Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Transit Subsidy Program (pursuant to eligibility requirements)
  • Pre-tax benefit programs

Miscellaneous

The Supervisory U.S. Probation Officer (SUSPO) will be responsible for the management of a team of U.S. Probation Officers. The SUSPO will be responsible for all phases of the team’s operation including, but not limited to, case assignments, case reviews, court report reviews, case discussions, and statistical verification. The SUSPO will be responsible for planning and scheduling job tasks, as well as establishing work priorities. Coordinating and overseeing the day-to-day operation of the team is an integral part of the job. This position requires the SUSPO to address performance, behavioral, and time and leave issues, complete performance evaluations, provide feedback on the job performance, and provide direction and assistance to officers toward career growth. The SUSPO will also be responsible for fostering positive work morale. In addition, this position requires attendance at management, supervisory, and court related meetings. It also requires the SUSPO to organize and conduct team meetings, as well as perform other duties as needed.

Application Info

To be considered for this position, please submit one PDF document that includes: a resume, cover letter, and an Application for Federal Employment (AO78).

Your cover letter should be no more than three pages and address the following:

  • Your experience as a leader in a professional organization.
  • Your contributions to a district or the Federal Probation and Pretrial Services System
  • What in your view constitutes excellent supervision work and how would you facilitate those outcomes with your direct reports and as member of the Senior Leadership Team?

Only applications submitted via email will be accepted. Please include the vacancy number and position title in the subject field of the email containing the application. Applications submitted as zip files, cloud files and/or links will not be accepted. Applications that do not conform to the above procedures will not be considered. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Please submit your application to: careers@nysd.uscourts.gov

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.