Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 77,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal) for the District of Arizona will be based in Yuma, AZ, and will represent the United States in court, pursuing cases across immigration, drug trafficking, human smuggling, and cartel-related offenses. The office emphasizes rigorous case work and collaboration with local and federal agencies.

Residency within the district or within 25 miles is required. The position requires adjudication, fingerprinting, background checks, and a Secret security

Responsibilities

• Represent the United States in court.
• Investigate and prosecute illegal immigration, drug trafficking, human smuggling, and cartel-related offenses.

Job description

Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal)

• Hiring Agency: Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys

Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory preemployment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. In addition, continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is located in Yuma, AZ

Key Responsibilities

The District of Arizona is composed of approximately 180 Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) spread across offices in Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma, and Flagstaff. Because of its size and location, the District of Arizona faces unique geographical challenges and resources demands. In addition to sharing a 375-mile border with Mexico, the office also handles one of the most robust Indian Country dockets in the country and serves the 22 federally recognized tribes in Arizona.

As a result, the office's charging figures are consistently among the highest of all United States Attorney's Offices in the country. AUSAs hired in the District of Arizona will have the immediate opportunity to represent the United States in court.

The positions currently being filled will investigate and prosecute cases involving illegal immigration, drug trafficking, human smuggling, and support to cartels and transnational criminal organizations designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs). Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Residency Requirements: Assistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which he or she is appointed or within 25 miles thereof. See 28 U.S.C. 545 for district-specific information. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $76748 – $183400/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-04.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.