Job Description

Pretrial Services Intern – Summer 2026
Rate of Pay: $16.54

Intern for Pima County Superior Court Pretrial Services' (PTS) Assessment Office located at the Pima County Adult Detention Center OR in PTS's Supervised Release Office located at 150 W. Congress.

The general focus of the summer intern is to provide the opportunity to work in a structured criminal justice setting and develop professional-caliber skills related to conducting interviews, assessing information and preparing reports and recommendations. Interns should expect to interview pretrial defendants, conduct background investigations and assist in preparation of bail recommendations and/or supervision performance notifications for the Court.

The first screening will take place on May 28, 2026.

(REQUIRED) Please upload your resume and cover letter with the application.

Essential Functions:

The Pretrial Services Assessment Office conducts assessments for the setting of bail conditions for pretrial defendants who have been arrested in Pima County. Interns will help interview defendants, contact collateral references and assist with the preparation of bail recommendations for initial appearance hearings. This PTS Office supports initial appearance hearings which are held twice daily and 365 days each year.

The Pretrial Services Supervised Release Office monitors pretrial defendants who have been released pending trial. 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. The intern will have exposure to supervision related duties while supporting Pretrial Services Officers.

The interns are expected to exhibit and develop skills in the following:

• 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.

Minimum 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.

Interns with the PTS Assessment Division can work in the evenings and weekends if desired. PTS Supervised Release Office operates during the court's regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This is an on-site position

Please be aware that selected candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States and will need provide documentation of eligibility on the first day of employment.

The court does not provide visa sponsorship.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, political interest, or any other characteristic or category protected by local, state, or federal law.