We are looking for applicants from varied backgrounds and life experiences who will uphold the integrity and public trust in the Judiciary. Learn more about employment eligibility requirements.
Before You Apply
To apply for a job in the Judiciary, you must be:
- A U.S. citizen;
- A person who owes allegiance to the United States;
- A person who was admitted or granted asylum to the U.S. who has filed a declaration of the intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen; or
- A lawful permanent resident who is seeking citizenship.
Employment Suitability
All Judiciary candidates must complete the employment suitability process as part of their employment. The position you applied for and its sensitivity level determine which employment suitability components you must complete.
Be sure to check the pre-employment requirements for any job opening before you apply. The employment suitability process may include any of the following components:
- Electronic Background Checks: Electronic background checks are a mandatory component of the employment suitability process. All Judiciary employees including interns, volunteers, and contractors will be fingerprinted as part of the background check process and must be found suitable before onboarding.
- Background Investigations: Law enforcement officers (LEOs), executives, and candidates for moderate-risk, high-risk, or select high-risk positions must undergo a background investigation.
- Pre-employment Medical Examinations: Only LEOs must complete a pre-employment medical examination. This exam includes physical health, mental health, vision, and hearing assessments.
- Pre-employment Drug Testing: LEOs are subject to pre-employment drug tests as part of the onboarding process, as well as random drug tests as a judiciary employee.
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Tax Checks: Only Judiciary executives in select high-risk positions, as well as bankruptcy and magistrate judges must complete a tax check by the IRS.