Job Details for Assistant Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer (Supervision)
| 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 Assistant Deputy Chief U.S. Probation Officer (ADCUSPO) reports directly to the Chief U.S. Probation Officer and assists the Chief Probation Officer in the administration and management of Federal probation and parole services within the Southern District of New York. This position is open to current U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers. |
| Location | New York, NY |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 06/29/2026 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade | CL 30 - CL 31 |
| Salary | $118,557 - $197,200 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | http://probation.nysd.uscourts.gov/human-resources |
| Announcement Number | 2026-08 |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Position Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participates in the organization and management of the office to insure expeditious handling of investigative work for the courts, institutions, and parole authorities, and the effective supervision of probationers and parolees
- Assists the Chief Probation Officer in the formulation, implementation, and modification of probation and parole policies in the district
- Assists in the selection of professional and clerical personnel for appointment
- Participates in systematic analysis of performance for all subordinates
- Supervises office staff including all clerical, professional, supervisory, and administrative personnel
- Assists in estimating personnel, space allocation, travel expenses, and purchases of services, equipment, and supplies
- Assists in establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with other U.S. Probation Offices to assure all requests for assistance from other districts are met promptly and effectively
- Assists in establishing and maintaining cooperative relationships with all components of the criminal justice system to include Federal, state, and local law enforcement, correctional, and social service agencies
- Assists in promoting and maintaining conditions which encourage staff loyalty, enthusiasm, and morale
- Identifies training needs within the district
- Participates in public relations which explain probation, parole, and other correctional services to the community
- Confers with judges, attorneys, and other interested parties to interpret office policy and procedures
- Monitors community issues and events with special focus on alleviating hazardous office and field incidents
- Occasionally, assistant deputy chief probation officers may perform the duties of a probation officer or supervising probation officer
- Performs related duties as required by the chief probation officer and the court
- Some travel may be required
Qualifications
To qualify for the position of ADCUSPO at the CL-31 level, an applicant must have a minimum of three years of specialized experience as a U.S. Probation Officer, with at least one year of experience at or equivalent to a CL-30. To qualify for the position at the CL-30 level, an applicant must have a minimum of three years specialized experience as a U.S. Probation Officer, with at least one year of experience at or equivalent to a CL-29. Only specialized experience earned in the federal probation system after receipt of a bachelor’s degree will be considered. An applicant must also demonstrate the skill set of developing the interpersonal work relationships needed to lead a team of employees; the ability to exercise mature judgment; thorough knowledge of the basic concepts, principles, and theories of management and the ability to understand the managerial policies applicable to the unit.
Specialized Experience
Progressively responsible experience in the investigation, supervision, counseling, and guidance of individuals in community correction or pretrial program is required. Experience in closely allied fields such as education guidance counselor, social worker, caseworker, psychologist, substance abuse treatment specialists, and correctional researcher may constitute a portion of the specialized experience. Experience as a police officer, FBI agent, customs agent, marshal, or a similar position does not meet the requirements of specialized experience. Specialized experience must be earned after the bachelor's degree has been granted.
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
Important Notice
The incumbent will be subject to ongoing random drug screening, updated background investigations every five years, and as deemed necessary by the Chief U.S. Probation Officer for reasonable cause, subject to subsequent fitness for duty evaluations. A minimum of 40 hours of training is expected annually. This position may require some travel. Must have a valid driver’s license. If an office vehicle is not available incumbent is required to use personal vehicle. Reimbursement for gas mileage is authorized. This position is subject to mandatory electronic funds transfer for payment of net pay. The U.S. Probation Office reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, or to withdraw the job announcement, which action may occur without prior written notice or other notice.
Conditions of Employment
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents seeking U.S. citizenship. In order to be compensated with appropriated funds for a position within the continental United States, applicants must be:
- U.S. citizen,
- Lawful permanent resident (i.e., green card holder) who is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)(B).
Note: Some noncitizen applicants who are permanent residents may not yet be eligible to apply for citizenship at the time they begin. Such individuals may still lawfully be employed if they provide an affidavit indicating that they intend to apply for citizenship when they become eligible to do so.
Employees of the U.S. District Court are not included in the government’s Civil Service classification and are at-will employees. All employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees available for public review on the USCourts.gov website.
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). The Application for Federal Employment (AO78) can be downloaded from: https://www.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/ao_078-08-2024_1.pdf
Your cover letter should be no more than three pages and address the following:
- Your philosophy on leadership and management, particularly in times of significant change.
- Your experience as a leader in a professional organization.
- Internal candidates: What is your assessment of the office’s current direction and priorities? How do they align with your vision?
- External candidates: What is your assessment of the U.S. Probation System’s current direction and priorities? How do they align with your vision?
- Your contributions to a district or the Federal Probation and Pretrial Services System.
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.