Probation Administrator Job in Charleston, SC

Vacancy No. 26-DPS-13072339 Department Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
Salary $89,508.00 to $167,773.00 Grade 00 to 00
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/1/2026 Close Date 10/22/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Charleston, SC


Probation Administrator

Judicial Branch
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts

Summary

***This position is designated as a secondary law enforcement position for the purposes of retirement coverage under the law enforcement officer (LEO) retirement provisions. For persons currently covered by the LEO retirement provisions, this position meets the provisions for continuation of LEO retirement coverage. The incumbent of this position is subject to random drug screening and updated background investigations every five years.***

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This vacancy announcement is open to current employees of the federal judiciary (AO or U.S. Courts). This position is not a remote position, but is eligible for telework per AO policy. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies in the same position. The number of positions filled will be determined by the agency at the time of selection.

Duties

This position is located in the Department of Program Services (DPS), Probation and Pretrial Services Office (PPSO), Training and Safety Division (TSD) at PPSO's Federal Probation and Pretrial Academy (FPPA) in Charleston, SC. The incumbent primarily serves as a probation administrator (team lead) in the Firearms and Safety Branch. The incumbent reports to the Firearms and Safety Branch Chief and is responsible for Firearms and safety policy development and implementation. The incumbent supports evidence-based ?rearms and safety practices and training implementation and other programs that address specialized groups and program services.

The incumbent coordinates with staff in other PPSO divisions and the FPPA to provide technical knowledge and implementation support for various safety-related projects throughout the probation and pretrial services system.


The duties for this position include, but are not limited to:

1. Developing, delivering, and evaluating training curricula for federal probation and pretrial services officers.
2. Serving as an authority on firearms and safety to the federal probation and pretrial services system, Federal Judicial Center, United States Sentencing Commission, Department of Justice, Congress, and other agencies.
3. Providing management support and operational oversight for federal probation and pretrial services offices nationwide by developing, auditing, reviewing, overseeing operational procedures, documents, and standards related to use of force, firearms, safety, search and seizure, and accreditation.
4. Providing technical assistance and conducting training programs at the FPPA and throughout the federal probation and pretrial services system with an emphasis on firearms, safety, and search and seizure.
5. Scheduling, planning, and conducting meetings and providing information in areas of training needs for officers in all program areas, including the Training and Skills Branch at the FPPA.
6. Serving as a team lead and subject matter expert on all aspects of use of force, firearms, safety, and search and seizure, including curricula development and training delivery.
7. Representing the agency to high-level officials on complex operational issues (e.g., officer training and performance and program management).
8. Analyzing and evaluating data and research pertaining to use of force, firearms, safety, and search and seizure.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  1. All information is subject to verification. Applicants are advised that false answers or omissions of information on application materials or inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
  2. Selection for this position is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment during the pre-employment process and proof of U.S. citizenship for competitive status positions or conversion to a competitive status position with the AO. If non-citizens are considered for hire into a temporary or any other position with non-competitive status or when it is confirmed by the AO Human Resources Office there are no qualified U.S. citizens for a competitive status position (unless prohibited by a law or statue), non-citizens must provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. and proof of entitlement to receive compensation. Additional information on the employment of non-citizens can be found at USAJOBS Help Center | Employment of non-citizens/. For a list of documents that may be used to provide proof of citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, please refer to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
  3. All new AO employees will be required to complete an FBI fingerprint-based national criminal database and records check and pass a public trust suitability check.
  4. New employees to the AO will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights/responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
  5. All new AO employees are required to identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay before appointment.
  6. You will be required to serve a trial period if selected for a first-time appointment to the Federal government, transferring from another Federal agency, or serving as a first-time supervisor. Failure to successfully complete the trial period may result in termination of employment.
  7. If appointed to a temporary position, management may have the discretion of converting the position to permanent depending upon funding and staffing allocation.

Qualifications

Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.

Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience is demonstrated experience in developing, conducting, or evaluating training curriculum in the areas of search and seizure, firearms, or safety for federal probation and pretrial services officers.

Education

The basic qualifications can be met in one of three ways:

  1. Degree in behavioral or social science, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
  2. Combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
  3. Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrates that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

Additional information

The AO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume and supporting documentation and compare this information to your responses on the occupational questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. If you meet the minimum qualifications for this job, we will evaluate your application package, to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.

You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume and/or narrative responses, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience. Failure to submit the mandatory narrative responses will result in not receiving full consideration and/or rating credit. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you, withdrawing an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.

Required Documents

For this job announcement the following documents and/or information are required:

  • Resume - Any written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications.
  • Citizenship - Include country of citizenship on resume.
  • Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) - All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 to verify current or former Federal employment status.
  • Veterans Preference documentation - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), if applicable Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) and an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying to the veteran's present receipt of compensation.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 10/22/2026 to receive consideration.
To begin, click

  • Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
  • You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
  • You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
  • To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13072339

Agency contact information

Nida Khan
Phone
(202) 502-3800
Email
nida_khan@ao.uscourts.gov
Address
Department of Program Services
One Columbus Circle, NE
Washington, DC 20544
US

Next steps

After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and referral to the hiring official if determined qualified. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.

Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts

The Administrative Office (AO) of the United States Courts supports, through excellence and innovation, the constitutional and statutory mission of the federal judiciary to provide equal justice under the law as an independent and equal branch of government.

The AO, an agency of the judicial branch of the federal government, is committed to serving and supporting the federal court system of the United States. The AO provides a broad range of legislative, legal, financial, technology, management, administrative and program support services to the Federal courts.

AO positions are classified and paid under a broad-banded system with the exception of positions in the AO Executive Service. Salary is commensurate with experience. Most AO employees are eligible for full federal and judiciary benefits.

The AO is committed to attracting the best and brightest applicants in our support of the third branch of government. We take pride in serving the judicial branch and supporting its mission to provide equal justice under law.

Agency contact information

Nida Khan
Phone
(202) 502-3800
Email
nida_khan@ao.uscourts.gov
Address
Department of Program Services
One Columbus Circle, NE
Washington, DC 20544
US

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