U.S. Probation Officer

Summary

The United States Probation and Pretrial Services Office for the District of North Dakota is seeking qualified applicants for the position of U.S. Probation/Pretrial Services Officer in our Bismarck, North Dakota location. The incumbent serves in a judiciary law enforcement position and assists in the administration of justice and promotion of community safety, gathers information, supervises offenders/defendants, interacts with collateral agencies, prepares reports, conducts investigations, and presents recommendations to the court. U.S. Probation Officers may guide the work of probation officer assistants, technicians, and other staff. Qualified applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field of academic study such as criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, human relations, law, or business/public administration. A master's degree related to one of the listed fields of study is preferred. A detailed position description and instructions on how to apply can be found at The application deadline is August 21, 2026.

Salary/Compensation: $51,419 - $89,508 per year

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Job Description

The United States Probation and Pretrial Services Office for the District of North Dakota is seeking qualified applicants for the position of U.S. Probation/Pretrial Services Officer in our Bismarck, North Dakota location. The incumbent serves in a judiciary law enforcement position and assists in the administration of justice and promotion of community safety, gathers information, supervises offenders/defendants, interacts with collateral agencies, prepares reports, conducts investigations, and presents recommendations to the court. U.S. Probation Officers may guide the work of probation officer assistants, technicians, and other staff. Qualified applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field of academic study such as criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, human relations, law, or business/public administration. A master's degree related to one of the listed fields of study is preferred. A detailed position description and instructions on how to apply can be found at The application deadline is August 21, 2026.

Salary/Compensation: $51,419 - $89,508 per year

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