Job Details for U.S. Probation Officer - Supervision Unit
| Court Name/Organization | New York Northern Probation and Pretrial Services |
| Overview of the Position | The U.S. Probation Office for the Northern District of New York is seeking to fill the position of Probation Officer to provide supervision of persons on probation, supervised release, pretrial release, and parole. This involves the delivery of evidence-based correctional interventions to foster the person’s lawful self-management and compliance with court-ordered conditions of supervision. By statute, Probation Officers serve as law enforcement officers in the judiciary. Probation Officers are considered hazardous duty, which may require irregular work hours, to include nights, weekends, and holidays. The incumbent may be expected to occasionally travel to divisional offices. The Northern District of New York encompasses 32 counties. There are five district court judges, four senior judges, five full-time magistrate judges, and one part-time magistrate judge. The probation office is headquartered in Syracuse and has divisional offices in Albany, Binghamton, Plattsburgh, and Utica. |
| Location | Albany, NY |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 05/18/2026 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | CL 25 - CL 28 |
| Salary | $53,048 - $120,083 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.nynp.uscourts.gov/2026/05/15/news/vacancy-announcement-us-probation… |
| Announcement Number | 26-PO-06 |
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