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Job Details for U.S. Probation Officer

Court Name/Organization Virginia Western Probation and Pretrial Services
Overview of the Position The U.S. Probation Office for the Western District of Virginia, a combined district for probation and pretrial services, is currently accepting applications for the position of U.S. Probation Officer. The Probation Office currently consists of 44 employees who support 10 judicial officers and their staff located in six divisional offices (Abingdon, Danville, Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, Lynchburg and Roanoke). This position is currently located in Roanoke, Virginia; however, additional positions in this or other duty stations may be filled from this announcement as vacancies become available. Travel including overnight, within and outside the district, is required.
Location Roanoke, VA
Opening and Closing Dates 09/21/2026 - Open Until Filled
Appointment Type Permanent
Classification Level/Grade CL 26 - CL 28
Salary $56,637 - $116,394
Announcement Number 2026-21

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.