Job Details for Pretrial Services Intern
| Court Name/Organization | California Southern Pretrial Services |
| Overview of the Position | The Pretrial Services office in Southern District of California is accepting applications for the position of U.S. Pretrial Services Student Intern. It is a non-hazardous duty position. Student Interns serve as support to officers, officer assistants and clerical staff in all aspects of Pretrial functions including preparation of bail reports and other investigative reports, and/or case management under the guidance of an officer or supervisor. |
| Location | San Diego, CA |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 02/24/2025 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Internship/Externship |
| Classification Level/Grade | CL 21 |
| Salary | $29,335 - $47,709 |
| Announcement Number | 25-05 |
Position Description
Assists officers/officer assistants with administrative duties such as scanning, shredding, copying, filing, conducting database searches, chronological entries, etc. Assists officers/officer assistants in performing investigations of all types for the office and other districts. Researches, retrieves and verifies addresses, collateral requests, employment, education, treatment, credit reports and social history information, as needed. Assists with answering the phone lines and assists with front desk procedures. Retrieves and verifies criminal history information for collateral requests and pretrial investigations. Provides general case management and clerical office support duties. Enters and maintains accurate data in the automated case tracking system (PACTS). Scans confidential case file information and provides clerical drug lab support duties. Opens/closes/updates information in computerized records, including PACTS, on low intensity cases. Researches information from case records and enter into system as appropriate. Screens forms completed by officers and officer assistants and request corrections as needed. Retrieves information from databases and generates periodic reports and conducts case file reviews. Advises supervisor of matters needing their attention. Makes chronological entries in supervision case records. Conducts records research and retrieval via telephone or mail to obtain required documentation. Participates in problem solving at staff meetings with other support staff, officers, and officer assistants. Makes constructive suggestions for improvement in work processes to better achieve goals and objectives. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications must be met at the time of the application. To qualify for the position, an individual must have a High School diploma or equivalent and must be currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program or pursuing a higher level of education.
Court Preferred Skills: Spanish speaker and prior similar experience preferred.
Educational Substitutions: may also apply. For placement at salary levels above minimum up to and including step 25, one year or more of specialized experience is required.
Miscellaneous
Assists officers/officer assistants with administrative duties such as scanning, shredding, copying, filing, conducting database searches, chronological entries, etc. Assists officers/officer assistants in performing investigations of all types for the office and other districts. Researches, retrieves and verifies addresses, collateral requests, employment, education, treatment, credit reports and social history information, as needed. Assists with answering the phone lines and assists with front desk procedures. Retrieves and verifies criminal history information for collateral requests and pretrial investigations. Provides general case management and clerical office support duties. Enters and maintains accurate data in the automated case tracking system (PACTS). Scans confidential case file information and provides clerical drug lab support duties. Opens/closes/updates information in computerized records, including PACTS, on low intensity cases. Researches information from case records and enter into system as appropriate. Screens forms completed by officers and officer assistants and request corrections as needed. Retrieves information from databases and generates periodic reports and conducts case file reviews. Advises supervisor of matters needing their attention. Makes chronological entries in supervision case records. Conducts records research and retrieval via telephone or mail to obtain required documentation. Participates in problem solving at staff meetings with other support staff, officers, and officer assistants. Makes constructive suggestions for improvement in work processes to better achieve goals and objectives. Performs other duties as assigned.
Application Info
Applicants must submit in a single PDF File to PT_HR@caspt.uscourts.gov containing the following:
- Application for Federal Judicial Branch Employment (AO78)
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Two professional references
Copy of recent performance evaluation.
Due to the volume of applications received only those selected will be notified.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.