Probation Clerk

The probation clerk will be responsible for greeting and directing visitors/clients; answering the phone and directing calls to the appropriate staff member; sorting, identifying, recording and distributing incoming mail, providing support to U.S. Probation Officers, opening and closing cases, providing assistance with investigations, and maintaining both paper and electronic files. This is a fast-paced position, handling multiple duties at one time.

Candidates must have graduated from high school or the equivalent. Candidate must have at least one year of office experience, including the use of computers, multi-line phones, and scanning equipment.

Preferred Qualifications/Education Preference will be given to applicants with experience in a court or legal office setting. Some college education would be beneficial. The team member must possess good customer service skills and be able to maintain confidentiality requirements of position.

Application Procedures

Only qualified applicants will be considered for this position. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States. Applicants selected for interviews must travel at their own expense. Please submit the following:

1) Cover letter

2) Resume

3) A completed Application for Judicial Branch Federal Employment (AO-78). You may download the application

Mail application packet to:

U.S. Probation Office

Vacancy 2026-01

210 U.S. Courthouse

600 E. Monroe Street

Springfield, IL 62701

Or send via email (one pdf attachment) to [email protected].

Due to the volume of applications, the U.S. Probation Office will only communicate with those individuals who will be invited for personal interviews and only applicants who are interviewed will receive a written response regarding their application status. The U.S. Probation Office reserves the right to amend or withdraw this announcement with or without written notice to applicants and more than one vacancy may be filled from this announcement. Applicants must travel at their own expense and relocation expenses will not be considered. Applicants will be required to complete a background investigation and direct deposit of payroll checks is mandatory.

Please visit our website at for complete vacancy information and for instructions on how to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,346.00 - $65,631.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Peoria, IL 61602: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person