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Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
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Student Contractor
U.S. Courts
Judicial Branch
Location
Brooklyn, New York
Salary
$40,004 - $50,406
per year
Type
Full Time
More Other jobs →Closes
September 30, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This role involves helping U.S. Pretrial Services Officers with tasks like drug testing defendants, checking criminal backgrounds, and handling paperwork for federal court cases in Brooklyn.
It's a student contractor position that offers hands-on support in the judicial system under officer guidance.
A good fit would be a reliable student interested in criminal justice or law, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Key Requirements
- Currently enrolled as a student (eligible for contractor role)
- Ability to assist with drug testing procedures and equipment maintenance
- Proficiency in recording data into systems like PACTS
- Skills in conducting background checks and database searches
- Experience or ability to provide administrative support, including filing, scanning, and chronological entries
- Reliable communication and coordination with officers and agencies
- Willingness to perform various duties as assigned in a federal court environment
Full Job Description
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.
N/A 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.
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