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Job Details for Student Intern (WAE)

Court Name/Organization District of Columbia Probation Office
Overview of the Position The student intern will be provided with meaningful employment experience through a comprehensive view of the federal probation system.
Location Washington, DC
Opening and Closing Dates 02/28/2025 - 04/28/2025
Appointment Type Internship/Externship
Classification Level/Grade CL 22
Salary Not specified
Announcement Number 25-DC-03

Position Description

Interns will work closely with a probation officer, learn many of the duties and responsibilities of a probation officer, and will provide office support and assistance for the administrative functions of the office, which may include any or all of the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Use of electronic databases, such as Westlaw and Lexis.
  • Seek information from organizations and others by telephone and written correspondence.
  • Investigate an offender’s employment, sources of income, etc.
  • Maintain case file information.
  • Prepare non-court-related reports.
  • Attend Court proceedings with an officer.
  • Assist senior probation officers with special projects.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Miscellaneous

Interns will work closely with a probation officer, learn many of the duties and responsibilities of a probation officer, and will provide office support and assistance for the administrative functions of the office, which may include any or all of the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Use of electronic databases, such as Westlaw and Lexis.
  • Seek information from organizations and others by telephone and written correspondence.
  • Investigate an offender’s employment, sources of income, etc.
  • Maintain case file information.
  • Prepare non-court-related reports.
  • Attend Court proceedings with an officer.
  • Assist senior probation officers with special projects.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.