Job Details for Administrative Support I
| Court Name/Organization | Mississippi Southern Probation and Pretrial Services |
| Overview of the Position | Administrative Supports perform administrative duties such as filing, copying, distributing mail, inputting data, answering phones, typing, formatting, assembling reports, and greeting visitors or clients. |
| Location | Jackson, MS |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 01/27/2026 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | CPS CL 23/1 |
| Salary | $40,346 - $72,654 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.mssp.uscourts.gov/employment-opportunities |
| Announcement Number | 25-8 |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Qualifications
Required Education/Experience
Minimum requirements are high school graduate, two years general experience (one academic year equals one-year general experience), and knowledge and experience with Windows, Adobe, and Microsoft Word. Direct experience with law enforcement agency or education in criminal justice is preferred.
Conditions of Employment
Applicants must be citizens of the United States of America or be eligible to work in the United States. A background investigation with law enforcement agencies, including fingerprint and criminal records checks will be conducted. In addition, as conditions of employment, incumbent will be subject to updated background investigations every five years or as deemed necessary. Any applicant selected for a position will be hired provisionally pending successful completion of the investigation. This position is subject to mandatory Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for payment of net pay.
Only the most qualified candidates will be invited for interviews and only those interviewed will receive a response. Applicants must travel at their own expense. Relocation expenses are not reimbursable.
Employee Benefits
The U.S. Probation Office falls within the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government. Judiciary employees serve under “Excepted Appointment” and are considered “At-Will” employees. Benefits include participation in the Federal Employees’ Retirement System which contributes to the Social Security Retirement Program, Federal Employees’ Health Benefits, Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance, Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401 K plan with employer matching contributions), paid holidays, and annual and sick leave accrual.
Disclosures
The U.S. Probation Office reserves the right to modify the conditions of this vacancy announcement, or fill multiple positions from this vacancy announcement, to withdraw the announcement, or to fill the position sooner than the closing date without prior written notice. The United States Probation Office requires employees to adhere to a Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees. The court will not reimburse candidates for travel in connection with interviews or pay for any relocation expenses. We appreciate your interest in employment with our district.
Application Info
Applicants must submit:
- A Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment Form AO 78, in its entirety, including “Optional Background Information.
- A resume.
- A cover letter which addresses qualifications, skills, and experience necessary to perform the duties.
The documents may be sent via e-mail to mssp_jobs@mssp.uscourts.gov with "Vacancy Announcement 25-8 Administrative Support I Jackson" in the subject line. E-mailed documents must be in PDF. The position is open until filled.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.