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Thank you for your interest in employment with the United States District Court, Southern District of Texas. Positions listed on this site may include openings for the Clerk's Office, U.S. Probation Office and U.S. Pretrial Services Office. |
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Some positions have a separate application process and will have a link in the posting that will take take you to the application. Otherwise, please use the application form in one of the following formats.
This form is not to be used to apply for a Probation Officer position.
Application form in Adobe (PDF) format
Application form in WordPerfect (WPD) format
If you have trouble getting the forms online, call
(713)250-5508
or send mail requesting a form to:
Attn: Human Resources
United States District Court
P.O. Box 61010
Houston TX 77208-1010
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(09-28) Probation Clerk - Houston
The Probation Clerk assists the probation officer in his/her investigation and supervision
responsibilities including: conducting inquiries and collecting verifiable information and supportable
documentation; entering and maintaining data in the office's computerized database; and preparing
and processing forms, documents and reports according to internally established standards and
procedures. Also prepares and updates case files; answers and screens phone calls and provides
information to a wide variety of individuals representing the court, other agencies and the general
public. Performs other duties as may be assigned. |
(09-26) Probation Clerk - McAllen, Corpus Christi, Laredo (one position for each location)
The Probation Clerk assists the probation officer in his/her investigation and supervision responsibilities including: conducting inquiries and collecting verifiable information and supportable documentation; entering and maintaining data in the office's computerized database; and preparing and processing forms, documents and reports according to internally established standards and
procedures. Also prepares and updates case files; answers and screens phone calls and provides information to a wide variety of individuals representing the court, other agencies and the general public. Performs other duties as may be assigned. |
(09-27) Systems Programmer - Houston
The programmer will be responsible for working on developmental projects for the consolidated court and will work closely with the Clerk’s Office, Probation Office and Pretrial Services Office in implementing technology solutions for the District. The position will involve performing and overseeing the gathering of requirements, designing, coding, debugging, testing, rollout and user support for such projects. The position provides local programming and customization of both nationally supported automated systems and off-the-shelf commercially available software to meet local court automation needs.
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(05-23) English/Spanish Court Interpreter - Laredo
Certification from the Administrative Office of the US Courts written & oral examinatioins, 4 years interpreting experience, ability to interpret in consecutive, simultaneous & summary modes, ability to deal professionally with educated & uneducated persons in the courtroom, remaining impartial in all cases. |
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