U.S. Probation Officer

Court Name/Organization Tennessee Eastern Probation and Pretrial Services Overview of the Position The U.S. Probation Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee is accepting applications for the position of U.S. Probation Officer. The Eastern District of Tennessee is a combined district and officers are responsible for all pretrial, presentence, and post-conviction functions. The district is comprised of divisional offices located in Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Greeneville. This position may be located in one or more of the divisional offices and more than one position may be filled from this announcement without further advertising. By statute, probation and pretrial services officers serve in a judiciary law enforcement position and assist in the administration of justice. Officers promote community safety, gather information, supervise defendants/persons under supervision, interact with collateral agencies, prepare reports, conduct investigations, and present recommendations to the Court. Officers may guide the work of probation/pretrial services officer assistants and other staff. Officers perform duties that involve general pretrial services or probation cases. Location Chattanooga, Greeneville, Knoxville, TN Opening and Closing Dates 10/23/2026 - 11/06/2026 Appointment Type Permanent Classification Level/Grade CL 25 - CL 28 Salary $49,361 - $116,394 Link to Court Careers Information https://tnep.uscourts.gov/content/careers-within-us-probationpretrial-services Announcement Number 2026-05 Link to Job Announcement