The United States Pretrial Services Office assists the federal courts in the fair administration of justice. Pretrial Services Officers are considered the "eyes and ears" of the federal courts and will investigate and supervise persons charged with federal crimes.
Internship Available
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
Deadlines
- Fall: June 30th
- Spring: November 30th
- Summer: March 30th
Internship Description
Interns will conduct criminal history checks utilizing state and national databases, observe interviews, attend court hearings, assist officers in their general duties, and visit residential facilities and halfway houses. Additionally, interns will also interact with other federal agencies, such as the United States Marshal Service, the Federal Public Defender’s office and the Assistant United States Attorney’s Office.
Purpose of the Internship
The United States Pretrial Services Office, District of Arizona, extends its commitment to serving the community by providing undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to gain experience in the field of pretrial services through non-paid internships. It is our mission to provide a unique opportunity for students to increase their knowledge of the issues involving the federal criminal justice system while gaining experience in the field of criminal justice. Interns will be exposed to many facets of U.S. Pretrial Service Officer functions, including bail investigations and supervision of defendants, under the supervision of a mentor.
Agency Minimum Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must be a student enrolled in an accredited college or university with at least a 2.5 GPA, having senior or junior status in their bachelor’s curriculum or enrollment in a master’s level program. Degree program must be from an accredited college or university with a concentration of study in criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, human relations, public administration or related fields. Applicants must be physically capable, have good vision and normal hearing ability. Applicants must be participating in an internship program with their college program.
Additional Information
Applicants must pass a criminal background check and drug screening prior to acceptance into the program. This process generally takes two weeks.
How to Apply
Applications can be accessed and submitted at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/azduscourts