Student Contractor

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.

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

10/01/2023 to 09/30/2024

• Salary

$35,969 - $35,969 per year

CL-22 - $35,969

• Pay scale & grade

CL 22

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Locations

• Brooklyn, NY

• Central Islip, NY

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

No

• Travel Required

Not required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Temporary

• Work schedule

Full-time

• 40 Hours Per Week (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM); Monday to Friday

• Service

Excepted

• Promotion potential

22 - CL-22. Depending on Experience and Qualifications.

• Job family (Series)

1899 Investigation Student Trainee

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Not Required

• Drug test

Yes

• Announcement number

24-02

• Control number

752338400

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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:

• 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. 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

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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

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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.

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How to Apply

Qualified applicants MUST submit ALL the following documents, in a single PDF file, 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. 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.

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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

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

Please read the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for more information.

Read more

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

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

10/01/2023 to 09/30/2024

• Salary

$35,969 - $35,969 per year

CL-22 - $35,969

• Pay scale & grade

CL 22

• Locations

• Brooklyn, NY

• Central Islip, NY

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

No

• Travel Required

Not required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Temporary

• Work schedule

Full-time

• 40 Hours Per Week (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM); Monday to Friday

• Service

Excepted

• Promotion potential

22 - CL-22. Depending on Experience and Qualifications.

• Job family (Series)

1899 Investigation Student Trainee

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Not Required

• Drug test

Yes

• Announcement number

24-02

• Control number

752338400

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/752338400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.