Probation Services Technician

Summary The U.S. Probation Office for the District of Wyoming, a combined district for probation and pretrial services, is currently accepting applications for the position of Probation Services Technician. The Probation Office currently consists of 22 employees located in three divisional offices (Cheyenne, Casper, and Lander). Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States. All application information is subject to verification. Court employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Federal Judicial Employees. This position is subject to mandatory electronic funds transfer for payroll direct deposit. The U.S. Probation Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualifications To qualify a person must be a high school graduate or equivalent and must have one year of specialized experience. Specialized experience is progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience requiring the regular and recurring application of clerical procedures that demonstrate the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws and involve the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software and equipment for word processing, data entry or report generation. Such experience is commonly encountered in law firms, legal counsel offices, banking and credit firms, educational institutions, social service organizations, insurance companies, real estate and title offices, and corporate headquarters or human resources/payroll operations. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Court Preferred Skills): A successful candidate should be highly organized and possess good judgment, initiative, and maintain a professional appearance and demeanor. Time management skills, accuracy and attention to detail are exceptionally important. Must be able to balance the demands of varying workload responsibilities and deadlines. Completion of an associate's degree and/or experience in a legal office or human services organization is preferred. Education Please read the "Qualifications" section. Additional information Although Federal Government Civil Service classifications/regulations do not apply, court employees are entitled to similar benefits as other Federal Government employees. These benefits include participation in the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS), a three-tier system which includes the Social Security Retirement Program, a basic pension benefit and the Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401k plan with employer matching contributions), as well as Federal Employees' Health, Dental and Vision Benefits, Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance and Long-Term Care Programs, Flexible Benefits Program, paid holidays, and annual/sick leave accrual. See the United States Courts website for an overview of Federal Judiciary benefits. Benefits Review our benefits