Student Intern
The United States Pretrial Services Office for the Northern District of Illinois is currently accepting applications for the part time position(s) of Student Intern. This position is a non-compensated volunteer assignment. The Pretrial Services Student Intern provides support to the office at the headquarter location in Chicago. More than one position may be filled by this posting.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
* Assist officers conduct investigations and verify background information concerning persons charged with a federal offense when they are arrested or summoned to court.
* Assist in the operation of on-site substance abuse testing program. Record results of drug testing into PACTS and notify pretrial services officers. Maintain drug testing equipment, including oversight of supplies. Maintain all laboratory logs.
* Maintain contact with pretrial services officers to ensure all clients required to undergo urinalysis are tested.
* Provide administrative assistance to the Location Monitoring Officers.
* Assist Officers with administrative duties such as scanning, shredding, copying, filing, conduct database searches, chronological entries, etc.
* Assist in performing receptionist duties by greeting visitors/defendants in person and/or on the telephone directing them to the appropriate staff member. Process outgoing mail/receiving mail and routing to the appropriate staff member.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Applicant must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
* Applicant must be currently enrolled or completed an undergraduate or graduate degree in social work, criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, human relations, or a related field of study. Proof of enrollment or completion of degree must be provided.
* Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
* Skill in using personal computers and software applications, specifically Windows 10, scanners, copy machines, data entry, MS Office 365, and Outlook.
* Flexibility in adapting workplace changes.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality.
* Ability to work in a team setting.
* Ability to meet required deadlines, maintain tracking systems related to cases.
* Ability to maintain concentration despite interruptions.
* Ability to type.
* Good knowledge of office procedures, practices, and processes.
* Extensive knowledge of proper grammar usage and the ability to edit efficiently.
* General knowledge of the criminal justice system and legal terminology.
* Fluency in Spanish is helpful, but not required.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
* Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible to work in the United States and have a valid driver’s license.
* Work generally performed in an office setting. Some local travel may be required.
* Incumbent may have contact with persons with violent backgrounds.
HOW TO APPLY:
The application packet consists of:
· Resume (two page maximum)
· Cover letter that includes the applicant’s availability to work through August 2020. Please indicate any availability to interview in person at the Chicago office during March , April, and/or May
· AO78 “Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment” found at http://www.uscourts.gov/uscourts/FormsAndFees/Forms/AO078.pdf
Please email the entire packet as one attachment in PDF format with “Position #20-02” in the subject line to:
Only electronic applications will be accepted.
The U.S. Pretrial Services Office is not authorized to reimburse candidates for interview or relocation expenses. Applicants interviewed will be given a written assessment exercise. School transcripts will be requested as part of the final selection process. Due to the volume of applications received, U.S. Pretrial Services will only communicate with those qualified individuals who will be interviewed.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
Pretrial Services requires employees to adhere to a Code of Conduct which is available upon request. The applicant will be subject to a criminal background record check and consumer credit check before an employment offer is made. The courthouse is a smoke-free environment. The U.S. Pretrial Services Office reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw this announcement, or to fill the position sooner than the closing date without prior notice.
THE UNITED STATES COURT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER