Student Contractor

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. Salary

• $37,950/year

Qualifications N/A. 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. Required Documents Please read the "How to Apply" section. How to Apply Qualified applicants MUST submit ALL the following documents to be considered: Resume. Cover letter outlining qualifications and employment history. 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. AO-78 - Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment (PDF Version). The complete application packet must be sent electronically as a single PDF document 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