U.S. Probation Officer

Court Name/Organization Illinois Central Probation and Pretrial Services Overview of the Position The U.S. Probation Office for the Central District of Illinois is currently accepting applications for U.S. Probation Officers in the Peoria and Springfield divisional offices. The Central District of Illinois serves 46 counties. Probation officers provide services to nine judges. Probation has 46 staff members in divisional offices located in Peoria, Rock Island, Springfield and Urbana. All incumbents must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the divisional office, no longer than a 45-minute commute to the office. Probation officers serve in a judiciary law enforcement capacity and assist in the fair administration of justice, provide community safety, conduct objective investigations, supervise defendants or offenders, interact with collateral agencies, prepare reports and present recommendations to the court. The officers hired will be assigned to prepare presentence reports and/or supervise defendants/offenders to maximize adherence to imposed conditions, reduce risk to the community, and to provide correctional treatment; detect and investigate violations and implement appropriate alternatives and sanctions; conduct preliminary interviews and other investigations as required; and maintain a detailed written record of case activity. Location Peoria, Springfield, IL Opening and Closing Dates 07/24/2026 - 08/25/2026 Appointment Type Permanent Classification Level/Grade CL 25 - 28 Salary $51,419 - $116,394 Link to Court Careers Information http://www.ilcd.uscourts.gov/career-opportunities Announcement Number 2026-10 Link to Job Announcement