Summary
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.
This job is open to

• The public
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency
More Than One Position May Be Filled. This job will remain open until filled. 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.
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.

Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or eligible to work in the United States.
Qualifications
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.
Education
Please read the "Qualifications" section.
Additional information
Due to the volume of applications received, the U.S. Pretrial Services Office will only contact those individuals who are invited for personal interviews.
Pretrial Services does not reimburse candidates for the interview or relocation expenses.

• Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will also be evaluated on experience and qualifications.

• Benefits
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• Required Documents
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  Please read the "How to Apply" section.
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  Qualified applicants MUST submit ALL the following documents, in a single PDF file , to be considered:
  
  1. Resume.
  2. Cover letter outlining qualifications and employment history.
  3. 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.
  4. AO-78 - Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment. This application is available at: https://www.uscourts.gov/forms/human-resources-forms/application-judicial-branch-federal-employment.
  All documents must be submitted by electronic mail in a single PDF file 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.
  Agency contact information
  Thalia Carrera
  Email
  employment@nyept.uscourts.gov
  Address
  US Pretrial Services, Eastern District of New York
  225 Cadman Plaza East
  South Wing, Room 219
  Brooklyn, NY 11201
  US
  Next steps
  Please read the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for more information.
• Fair and Transparent
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents
Please read the "How to Apply" section.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Qualified applicants MUST submit ALL the following documents, in a single PDF file , to be considered:

1. Resume.
2. Cover letter outlining qualifications and employment history.
3. 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.
4. AO-78 - Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment. This application is available at: https://www.uscourts.gov/forms/human-resources-forms/application-judicial-branch-federal-employment.

All documents must be submitted by electronic mail in a single PDF file 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.
Agency contact information
Thalia Carrera
Email
employment@nyept.uscourts.gov
Address
US Pretrial Services, Eastern District of New York
225 Cadman Plaza East
South Wing, Room 219
Brooklyn, NY 11201
US
Next steps
Please read the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for more information.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request