Court Administrative Intern - Probation & Pretrial Support

United States Courts; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Western Probation and Pretrial Services office in Buffalo seeks a Student Intern to provide general administrative and operational support to probation officers and staff. The appointment is temporary, contingent on funding, and not to exceed one year.

Key duties include greet visitors, route calls, basic office tasks, run reports (FTA, drug testing, criminal history), data entry in PACTS, verify invoices, and assist with sex offender and location monitoring programs.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Enrolled in college with focus in Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, Business, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors/clients and direct to the appropriate person.
• Answer phones and manage front desk procedures (mail, deliveries).
• Perform admin duties: scanning, shredding, copying, filing, data entry in PACTS, etc.
• Run reports (FTA, drug testing, criminal history) and assist with collateral investigations.
• Enter and maintain data in the case tracking system (PACTS) and manage documents.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College degree in Criminal Justice / related field

Currently enrolled in college in Criminal Justice / related field

Tools

PACTS database

Job description

The New York Western Probation and Pretrial Services office in Buffalo seeks a Student Intern to provide general administrative and operational support to probation officers and staff. The appointment is temporary, contingent on funding, and not to exceed one year.

Key duties include greet visitors, route calls, basic office tasks, run reports (FTA, drug testing, criminal history), data entry in PACTS, verify invoices, and assist with sex offender and location monitoring programs.