About This Position
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.
Qualifications
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Major 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.
Education
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.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Applicants will be evaluated on experience and qualifications.
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: [email protected] Include the vacancy announcement number in the subject line of the email and DO NOT submit paper applications by mail.
Required Documents
See How to Apply instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Student Contractor position at U.S. Courts?
The salary range for this position is $40,004 - $50,406/yr. This is a CL-22 position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the Student Contractor job located?
This position is located in Brooklyn, New York. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
N/A
How do I apply for this position?
Apply through USAJobs.gov by clicking the 'Apply on USAJobs' button. You'll need a USAJobs account, a federal-style resume, and supporting documents. The deadline is Sep 30, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
No security clearance is required for this position.
What does CL-22 mean?
CL-22 refers to the General Schedule grade level. Higher grades require more experience and offer higher pay. Visit our GS Pay Scale page for full salary tables by grade and locality.
What benefits do federal employees receive?
Federal employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, paid annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, life insurance, and student loan repayment programs.