U.S. Probation Officer

United States Courts; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Courts in Houston, TX is seeking a Probation Officer for the Texas Southern Probation and Pretrial Services unit. The role involves conducting investigations, gathering information, supervising offenders, and presenting recommendations to the court. The incumbent may guide other staff and will perform duties to support the administration of justice.

Location: Houston, TX. Appointment Type: Permanent. Classifications available at CL 25, CL 27; experienced officers may start at CL 28.

Responsibilities

• Administer justice by gathering information, supervising offenders, and preparing reports.

Job description

Court Name/Organization Texas Southern Probation and Pretrial Services

Overview of the Position By statute, probation officers are appointed by the district court. Officers assist in the administration of justice, promote community safety by gathering information, supervising offenders, interacting with collateral agencies, preparing reports, conducting investigations, and presenting recommendations to the court. Officers may guide the work of other staff. The incumbent conducts investigations, provides recommendations to the court, and supervises offenders.

Location Houston, TX

Opening and Closing Dates 10/19/2026 - 11/19/2026

Appointment Type Permanent

Classification Level/Grade CL 25 or CL 27 experienced officers can start at CL 28

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.