Student Contractor

Job Description

Summary

Student Contractors provide technical and administrative support to U.S. Pretrial Services Officers in a wide range of areas, including assisting with conducting drug testing, compiling criminal histories, coordinating with collateral agencies, and other duties with guidance of the officer.

Duties

Assist officers conduct investigations and verify background information concerning persons charged with a federal offense when they are arrested or summoned to court. Conduct drug testing on defendants. Record results of drug testing into PACTS and notify pretrial services officers of results. Maintain drug testing equipment, including oversight of supplies. Maintain contact with pretrial services officers to ensure all clients required to undergo urinalysis are tested. Provide administrative assistance to the Location Monitoring Unit. Assist officers with administrative duties such as filing and scanning of case documents, conducting automated database searches and chronological entries. Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Applicants will be evaluated on experience and qualifications.

Education

Applicants must be currently enrolled or have completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a field of academic study, such as criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, human relations, education, or business or public administration. Preference will be given to student who are currently attending graduate studies.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants MUST submit ALL the following documents, in a single PDF file, to be considered: 1) Resume. 2) Cover letter outlining qualifications and employment history. 3) A one-page statement indicating the knowledge, skills, and abilities you believe you possess which will match the needs of the office and of the position. 4) AO-78 - Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment. This application is available at: https://www.uscourts.gov/forms/human-resources-forms/application-judicial-branch-federal-employment All documents must be submitted by electronic mail in a single PDF file to: employment@nyept.uscourts.gov Include the vacancy announcement number in the subject line of the email and DO NOT submit paper applications by mail.

Required Documents

See How to Apply instructions.

What to Expect Next

Due to the volume of applications received, the U.S. Pretrial Services Office will only contact those individuals who are invited for personal interviews. Pretrial Services does not reimburse candidates for the interview or relocation expenses.

About the Agency

Government Law Enforcement Agency

Requirements

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