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Form of workThe United States Probation Office in the Eastern District of North Carolina is currently seeking qualified students for an unpaid internship for the 2024 Fall semester. This position will introduce students to the diverse roles of United States Probation Officers which include the supervision of offenders and defendants (Supervision Services Unit), as well as those whose primary function is to prepare pretrial and presentence Investigations for the court (Court Services Unit).
Office Background:
The United States Probation Office is a division of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. It is also part of a network of 94 federal judicial districts nationwide, including the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Guam. The District Court has active and senior Article III Judges, one of whom is the Chief Judge. All Article III Judges are appointed for life by the President of the United States. Additionally, there are full-time and/or part-time magistrate judges, who serve a four or eight year term and are appointed by the court.
The Chief Judge appoints all Probation Officers employed by the Court. At the time of their appointment, Probation Officers must not be older than 37 years old, have at least a Bachelor's degree and prior experience in social work, counseling, psychology, business, English, or a related criminal justice field. The Eastern District of North Carolina is comprised of 44 counties bordering the Atlantic Ocean and the states of Virginia and South Carolina.
The Student Intern performs duties and responsibilities (under the direct supervision of a Probation Officer) which include, but are not limited to, the following:Office Background:
The United States Probation Office is a division of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. It is also part of a network of 94 federal judicial districts nationwide, including the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Guam. The District Court has active and senior Article III Judges, one of whom is the Chief Judge. All Article III Judges are appointed for life by the President of the United States. Additionally, there are full-time and/or part-time magistrate judges, who serve a four or eight year term and are appointed by the court.
The Chief Judge appoints all Probation Officers employed by the Court. At the time of their appointment, Probation Officers must not be older than 37 years old, have at least a Bachelor's degree and prior experience in social work, counseling, psychology, business, English, or a related criminal justice field. The Eastern District of North Carolina is comprised of 44 counties bordering the Atlantic Ocean and the states of Virginia and South Carolina.
- Attends court proceedings and supports Probation Officers in court
- Conducts interviews with defendants
- Assists in the investigation and preparation of the Pretrial and Presentence Reports
- Assists in the preparation of Pretrial Diversion Reports
- Prepares summaries, petitions, memoranda, and other correspondence
- Observes, learns, and utilizes different case management techniques
- Uses and develops community resources
- Enters data into PACTS and PSX
- Performs collateral retrieval and completion
- Proofreads and edits Pretrial and Presentence Reports
- Attends in-house meetings and training seminars when appropriate
- Performs other duties as assigned
To qualify for this position, individuals must have at least a 2.9 cumulative grade point average (GPA) and must have the ability to work 12 - 16 hours per week (4+ hour blocks of time between the hours of 8am to 5pm, Monday through Friday). Preference is given to applicants who are graduate students or currently enrolled as juniors or seniors in an accredited undergraduate program. Fields of study may include: social work, counseling, criminal justice, pre-law, business, English, psychology, sociology, or other related fields.
Applicants must possess integrity, tact, good judgment, initiative, and the ability to work with a wide variety of people with diverse backgrounds. Candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as proofing and grammatical skills. Additionally, the selected candidate must follow agency policies and procedures, maintain a professional relationship with clients and staff, dress professionally, and maintain strict observance of confidentiality and the handling of confidential information.
Applicants must possess integrity, tact, good judgment, initiative, and the ability to work with a wide variety of people with diverse backgrounds. Candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as proofing and grammatical skills. Additionally, the selected candidate must follow agency policies and procedures, maintain a professional relationship with clients and staff, dress professionally, and maintain strict observance of confidentiality and the handling of confidential information.
Applicants must be United States citizens or provide proof that they are eligible to work in the United States. Judicial Branch employees are considered "at will" employees and are not subject to the employment regulations of competitive service.
Applicants will be required to submit to a background investigation (including references and criminal history) prior to an offer of employment being made. The person selected for this position will also be required to submit fingerprints for an FBI background check. All employees are required to adhere to the "Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees" which is available for review upon request.
Application Procedures:
Applicants will be required to submit to a background investigation (including references and criminal history) prior to an offer of employment being made. The person selected for this position will also be required to submit fingerprints for an FBI background check. All employees are required to adhere to the "Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees" which is available for review upon request.
Application Procedures:
All interested persons should apply online by visiting https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nced and submitting an application package which is to include: the completed application, resume, an unofficial copy of college/university transcript, a professional letter of recommendation from a college professor or employer, and an essay responding to the following question: "What are your career goals and why are you interested in working for the U.S. Probation Office?"
Travel and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed. More than one position may be filled by this vacancy announcement. The court provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the job announcement, or to fill the position at any time before the closing date, any of which actions may occur without any prior written or other notice. Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates in consideration for this position will be contacted.
Travel and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed. More than one position may be filled by this vacancy announcement. The court provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. The court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the job announcement, or to fill the position at any time before the closing date, any of which actions may occur without any prior written or other notice. Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates in consideration for this position will be contacted.
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