The U.S. Pretrial Services Office for the Northern District of Illinois is currently accepting applications for the position of U.S. Pretrial Services Officer. Positions will be filled as permitted by current and future budgetary constraints. The current range for starting salaries is CL 25,27 or 28 level depending on education and experience.
Officers are eligible for annual increases with satisfactory performances.
When vacancies occur, promotional opportunities to supervisory and specialist positions are available within the office to qualified employees on a competitive basis. All newly appointed officers are subject to a one year probation period. Applicants who can supplement the degree requirements with post academic, progressively responsible, specialized experience may qualify for appointment at the higher end of the salary range. Experience as a police, custodial, or security officer, other than any criminal investigative experience, is not creditable. A Pretrial Services Office screening committee, composed of administrative and line staff specialists, assists the Court in screening and evaluating applicants.