Job Details for Student Intern (Volunteer)
| Court Name/Organization | District of Columbia Probation Office |
| Location | Washington, DC |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 03/04/2026 - 04/30/2026 |
| Appointment Type | Internship/Externship |
| Salary | Not specified |
| Link to Court Careers Information | https://www.dcp.uscourts.gov/career-opportunities |
| Announcement Number | 26-DC-02 |
| Link to Job Announcement | |
Position Description
The student intern will be provided with meaningful employment experience through a comprehensive view of the federal probation system. Interns will work closely with a probation officer, learn many of the duties and responsibilities of a probation officer, and will provide office support and assistance for the administrative functions of the office, which may include any or all of the following duties and responsibilities:
- Seek information from organizations and others by telephone and written correspondence.
- Investigate an offender’s employment, sources of income, etc.
- Maintain case file information.
- Prepare non-court-related reports.
- Attend Court proceedings with an officer.
- Assist senior probation officers with special projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Miscellaneous
The student intern will be provided with meaningful employment experience through a comprehensive view of the federal probation system. Interns will work closely with a probation officer, learn many of the duties and responsibilities of a probation officer, and will provide office support and assistance for the administrative functions of the office, which may include any or all of the following duties and responsibilities:
- Seek information from organizations and others by telephone and written correspondence.
- Investigate an offender’s employment, sources of income, etc.
- Maintain case file information.
- Prepare non-court-related reports.
- Attend Court proceedings with an officer.
- Assist senior probation officers with special projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.