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Intern - Courts at Pima County in Tucson, AZ
InternshipOn-sitePart-timeTucson, AZ$34k–$34k/yr
Skills
interviewingbackground investigationsreport preparationbail recommendation preparationsupervision performance notification preparationemail etiquettemicrosoft officewindows operating systemconfidentiality handling
Job Description
Summary: Pima County is seeking a Pretrial Services Intern for Summer 2026 to work in a structured criminal justice setting. The intern will conduct interviews, assess information, and prepare reports related to pretrial defendants, assisting in bail recommendations and supervision notifications for the Court.
Responsibilities:
- Interns will help interview defendants, contact collateral references and assist with the preparation of bail recommendations for initial appearance hearings
- Interns will assist Pretrial Services Officers in the supervision of these defendants by helping conduct court date reminders, manage defendant contact requirements and prepare supervision performance notifications for the court
- Be customer service orientated to court employees and the public
- Develop and demonstrate excellent verbal and written communications skills to include phone and e-mail etiquette
- Develop and demonstrate good listening skills to obtain proper information
- Develop and demonstrate understanding of working with confidential and sensitive information
- Develop and demonstrate experience working with diverse populations
- Must have basic skills to operate a desktop computer using Windows based or Microsoft Office software
Required Qualifications:
- Must be enrolled in a four-year degree program as a Junior or Senior
- Must be at least 20 years of age and work the designated hours of the intern position on a part-time basis
- Must have no Felony Convictions
- Must agree to submit to fingerprinting and criminal history check
- Must agree to sign a 'No Hostage' waiver for the Sheriff's Department
- Must have basic skills to operate a desktop computer using Windows based or Microsoft Office software
- Be customer service orientated to court employees and the public
- Develop and demonstrate excellent verbal and written communications skills to include phone and e-mail etiquette
- Develop and demonstrate good listening skills to obtain proper information
- Develop and demonstrate understanding of working with confidential and sensitive information
- Develop and demonstrate experience working with diverse populations
Required Skills: Interviewing, Background investigations, Report preparation, Bail recommendation preparation, Supervision performance notification preparation, Email etiquette, Microsoft Office, Windows operating system, Confidentiality handling