Job Details for Pretrial Services Student Intern
| Court Name/Organization | Mississippi Southern Probation and Pretrial Services |
| Overview of the Position | Pretrial services student interns perform administrative duties such as filing, copying, distributing mail, inputting data, answering phones, typing, formatting, assembling reports, and greeting visitors or clients. |
| Location | Jackson, MS |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 01/27/2026 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Temporary |
| Classification Level/Grade | CPS CL 22/17 |
| Salary | Not specified |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.mssp.uscourts.gov/employment-opportunities |
| Announcement Number | 25-9 |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Qualifications
Required Education/Experience
Minimum requirements are high school diploma or equivalent. Currently enrolled as a part-time or full-time student pursing a degree in social work, criminal justice, criminology, psychology, sociology, human relations, or a related field of study. Proof of enrollment must be provided. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Knowledge and experience with Windows and standard software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, electronic mail, and web searches, etc.
Conditions of Employment
Applicants must be citizens of the United States of America or be eligible to work in the United States with a valid driver’s license or state identification. A background investigation with law enforcement agencies, including fingerprint and criminal records checks will be conducted. Any applicant selected for a position will be hired provisionally pending successful completion of the investigation. Some local travel may be required. This position is subject to mandatory Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for payment of net pay. Employees are required to adhere to a Code of Conduct which is available upon request. Incumbent may have contact with persons with violent backgrounds.
Employee Benefits
The U.S. Probation Office falls within the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government. Judiciary employees serve under “Excepted Appointment” and are considered “At-Will” employees. When-Actually-Employed (WAE) Appointments are excluded from retirement, health and life insurance coverage, tax deferred savings plans, and vacation and sick hours.
Application Info
Applicants must submit:
- A Federal Judicial Branch Application for Employment Form AO 78 in its entirety, including Optional Background Information.
- A resume.
- A cover letter which addresses qualifications, skills, and experience necessary to perform the duties. The documents may be sent via e-mail to mssp_jobs@mssp.uscourts.gov with "Vacancy Announcement 25-9 Pretrial Services Student Intern Jackson" in the subject line. E-mailed documents must be in PDF. The position is open until filled.
Due to the volume of applications received, only applicants who are interviewed will receive a written response regarding their application status.
Disclosures
The U.S. Probation Office reserves the right to modify the conditions of this vacancy announcement, fill multiple positions from this vacancy announcement, withdraw the announcement, or fill the position sooner than the closing date without prior written notice. The court will not reimburse candidates for travel in connection with interviews or pay any relocation expenses. We appreciate your interest in employment with our district.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.