Part Time/Temporary Pretrial Services Student Intern

To Be Considered You Must Follow Application Procedures 

Position:           Part Time/Temporary Pretrial Services Student Intern     

Vacancy #:       2024 - 31                                  

Classification:   CL 21 

Salary Range:   $13.36-$16.71 per hour (depending on qualifications) 

Duty Station:    Detroit, MI                               Status:  Up to one year 

Not to exceed 30 hours per week

Open to:           All qualified candidates             Number of Positions: Two

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 monitor caseloads and with their investigations by compiling criminal histories and coordination information with collateral agencies.  The Student Intern will work on a part-time (up to 30 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 2024-2025 school year in an accredited program.

• Internship must be component of graduation requirement in which students can be compensated for internship while also earning college credit for at least one semester of the 120-day internship. 

Preferred: 

• Cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher.
• Student must be part of major or minor with emphasis on human behavior, social science, criminal justice, sociology, or psychology.
• Knowledge and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Applicants must submit a single PDF document to apply@MIED.uscourts.gov with:

• Cover letter (include vacancy number) detailing your qualified and preferred skills
• Resume 
• Most Recent College Transcripts
• Completed application Form AO-78 

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.