U.S. Probation Intern (Unpaid)
About The Position
The U.S. Probation Intern may be assigned to the Investigation or Supervision Division and will work under the supervision and direction of a Probation Officer. In the Investigation Division, interns work with officers who conduct investigations and prepare reports for the court. In the Supervision Division, interns work with officers who supervise offenders, support adherence to imposed conditions, reduce risk to the community, and refer individuals to appropriate community and correctional treatment. Additional duties may include attending in-house or classroom training, including Probation Officer training; attending court hearings; assisting with the Ready to Work program for offenders; occasionally accompanying an officer to a contract vendor, treatment program, or Residential Reentry Center; and assisting with collateral investigations. The U.S. Probation Office for the Southern District of California serves the Court by investigating and supervising individuals convicted of federal crimes. Its mission is to provide accurate and objective information and sound recommendations to support fair sentences, protect the community by monitoring offenders and enforcing court orders, and promote positive individual change by addressing offenders’ needs through effective use of community resources.
Requirements
- Dependability and commitment to a consistent work schedule.
- Work a minimum of four hours each day and 12 to 20 hours per week during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Be professional, responsible, organized, and detail-oriented.
- Possess tact, good judgment, and initiative, and be able to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Be a U.S. citizen.
- Be a high school graduate or equivalent.
- Be currently enrolled as a part-time or full-time student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in social work, criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, human relations, or a related field.
- Provide proof of enrollment in an accredited college or university.
- Undergo a background investigation, including fingerprinting and criminal history review, if a final candidate.
Responsibilities
- Work under the supervision and direction of a Probation Officer in either the Investigation or Supervision Division.
- In the Investigation Division, assist Probation Officers who conduct investigations and prepare reports for the court.
- In the Supervision Division, assist Probation Officers who supervise offenders, support adherence to imposed conditions, reduce risk to the community, and refer individuals to appropriate community and correctional treatment.
- Attend in-house or classroom training, including Probation Officer training.
- Attend court hearings.
- Assist with the Ready to Work program for offenders.
- Occasionally accompany an officer to a contract vendor, treatment program, or Residential Reentry Center.
- Assist with collateral investigations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
