26-27 Part-Time/Temporary Pretrial Services Student Intern

POSITION OVERVIEW The Student Intern contributes to the daily operations of the office by providing administrative, technical, and clerical support to staff, which may include assisting officers in monitoring caseloads and with their investigations by compiling criminal histories and coordinating information with collateral agencies. The Student Intern will work on a part-time basis (minimum 20 hours up to 40 hours/week) and will report directly to a Supervising U.S. Pretrial Services Officer or designee. This is a temporary appointment, which may be terminated at any time, but not later than one year after appointment.

Work is performed in an office setting, where persons with violent backgrounds are usually present. Occasional travel within the District may be required. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: • Assist officers with administrative duties such as scanning case documents, conducting database searches, compiling information, and entering data and information in the office’s computerized database system. • Attend court hearings with officers. • Assist officers in collecting information for investigations and verifying documentation. • Assist with preparing and processing forms and documents, ensuring consistency and accuracy among court-supplied documents, officer reports, and related paperwork. • Contact various local, state, and national law enforcement and regulatory agencies as directed to collect and record information to assist with investigations. • Perform backup clerical duties, including processing incoming/outgoing mail, photocopying, faxing, scanning and document delivery as required. • Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Qualifications must be met at the time of the application. Required:

• Must be enrolled as undergraduate (senior status) or graduate student during the 2026-2027 school year in an accredited program. • Must be enrolled in a major or minor focused on human behavior, social science, criminal justice, sociology, or psychology. • Must earn college credit for paid internship lasting 120-days and extendable up to one year. Preferred: • Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. • Knowledge and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE Applicants must submit their application and required documents using the link below.

Application Link

Required Documents: • Cover letter (include vacancy number) detailing your qualified and preferred skills • Resume • Most recent college transcripts • Typed Federal Judicial Branch Application For Employment Form AO-78 (version dated 05/2024)

NOTE: Applicants are required to complete the Optional Background Information section on page 5 of the application Form AO-78.

Application materials that do not adhere to this procedure may not be considered. Applicant materials submitted in addition to the required documents will not be considered or retained. Separate applications must be made to individual vacancy announcements. Only candidates selected for the next step of the selection process will be contacted. A writing assessment may be administered. Travel reimbursement in connection with the selection process and/or relocation is not authorized.

BENEFITS Local (when/where available): Federal Court employees receive local benefits outlined here. National: Federal Court employees receive national benefits outlined here.