The United States Probation & Pretrial Services Office for the District of Arizona is accepting applications for part-time Probation and Pretrial Services Student Interns. This internship offers students a meaningful opportunity to gain firsthand experience within the federal judiciary while supporting the fair administration of justice and community safety.

Mission

Probation Mission:

Our Mission is to assist the Court in the fair administration of justice, providing unbiased, accurate information, facilitating lasting positive change in the people we assist and supervise, in order to protect and improve our community.

Pretrial Services Mission:

To assist the federal courts in the fair administration of justice. To protect the community.  To bring about long-term positive change in individuals under supervision.

Position Overview

Probation and Pretrial Services Student Interns provide support to Probation Officers and are assigned to office locations in Phoenix, Flagstaff, Yuma and Tucson, Arizona.

This position is a When-Actually-Employed (WAE) appointment with no predetermined work schedule. Work hours are determined by the student’s academic schedule and it is not a paid-internship.

Representative Duties

Intern duties may include assisting officers with investigations and verification of background information for individuals charged and or convicted of with federal offenses; verifying employment and sources of income; compiling and entering information into database systems; preparing, proofreading, and processing reports and official documents; observing court hearings and officer meetings with individuals under supervision; and performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Applicants must be enrolled as part-time or full-time students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in criminal justice, social work, criminology, psychology, sociology, human relations, or a related field. Applicants must demonstrate professionalism, strong communication skills, attention to detail, the ability to maintain confidentiality, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

How to Apply

Applications for Spring, Summer and Fall can be accessed and submitted at:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/azduscourts

Required materials include a cover letter expressing interest, a resume with education and complete work history, and proof of student enrollment. Attachments must be submitted in Microsoft Word or PDF format only. Applications are considered complete once all required materials are received by the Human Resources Division. Incomplete or late applications may not be considered.

The United States Probation & Pretrial Services Office for the District of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Office reserves the right to modify or withdraw this announcement without prior notice.