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Job Details for Probation Officer

Court Name/Organization South Dakota Probation and Pretrial Services
Overview of the Position The U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota is seeking full-time Probation & Pretrial Services Officers in Rapid City and Sioux Falls. U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers play an integral role in the administration of justice, community safety, conduct objective investigations, supervise defendants and persons under supervision, interact with collateral agencies, prepare reports, maintain a detailed written record of case activity, and present recommendations to the Court. Officers investigate and prepare bail and presentence reports for the Court and/or supervise defendants and persons under supervision to reduce risk to the community and foster lawful self-management.
Location Sioux Falls, Rapid City, SD
Opening and Closing Dates 02/06/2026 - Open Until Filled
Appointment Type Permanent
Classification Level/Grade CL 25 - CL 28
Salary $49,361 - $116,394
Announcement Number 02-26

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.