The Department of Probation offers interns an opportunity to learn by doing a wide range of meaningful activities in the following academic areas: Public Administration, Research/Evaluation, Criminal Justice, Human Services, Social Work, Law, Pre-Law, Counseling, Sociology, Psychology, Human Resource Management, Information Technology, and Management Analysis Planning.

College interns are asked to commit a minimum of 10 hours per week for a period of three months to one year.

This assignment requires a minimum of three days a week, at least four hours each workday per semester (a full-time assignment would be preferred, if possible). The intern's duties include "special project" work within the Human Resources area that would include exposure to:

• Performance evaluation process
• HR information system design, development, and implementation
• Compensation and benefits
• A variety of ad hoc assignments as they arise.

The intern will report directly to the Assistant Commissioner of Human Resources and Labor Relations and will work closely with all of the HR staff on various assignments, as well as interact with operations staff on a regular basis.

Education Requirements:

• A student working towards a Bachelors Degree in Human Resources or a related field with the intent of pursuing a career in HR
• A graduate student would be considered but is not "preferred" for this assignment
• PC skills and familiarity with MS Office applications is very important
• Must exhibit a high level of commitment and professionalism toward the assignment and come prepared to work and learn

• Strong communication skills, as well as the ability to interact with people.

Duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Web page design: CSS, HTML
• Java frameworks: Ibatis; hibernate; ant; etc...
• XML IDE's: xml;spy; stylus studio
• .NET frameworks: zedgraphs; dotnetmuke, etc...
• Concepts represented by national initiatives of the GJXDM and the NIEM
• Perform editing changes when required to the Agency's intranet Web pages, such as the online newsletter
• Provide assistance at the help desk supporting, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, as well as hardware issues
• Knowledge of Java Language and VB.net
• Knowledge of XML, XSL, and JavaScript
• Knowledge of personal computer hardware and operating system
• Provide administrative assistance to the Chief Information Officer, Director of Application Development, and Director of Networking.
• Installation, maintenance, and repair of workstations and printers.
• Network router, switch, and firewall configuration and maintenance.

The New York City Department of Probation is seeking students(s) from Law Schools to intern at the General Counsel's Office. Student(s) are expected to work no more than 20 hours per week; and the duration of the internship is three months.

The General Gounsel's Office of New York City Department of Probation is located at 33 Beaver Street, New York, NY 10004. This office handles all the Litigation cases in cooperation with the New York City Law Department. Additionally, the General Counsel's Office monitors all VOP appeals; responds to FOIA's; and is involved in Contracts, Memoranda of Understanding, Stipulations, Labor disputes, and Discrimination complaints. Students interning at 33 Beaver Street will do research, draft Memoranda of Law on issues relating to law practice, prepare cases for trial, and work on special projects.

In addition to the main office, there are four field offices in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Staten Island. The field offices are primarily involved in violation enforcement. They represent the department in prosecuting violation of probation against defendants who fail to comply with the conditions of probation. The field office also counsels probation officers in Family and Adult Court conferences. Student(s) who are interning in one of our field offices may be involved in preparing cases for violation hearings, gather evidence, reviewing Court records and interviewing witnesses. They would also accompany Department attorneys to court and interact with Court Personnel, the Office of the District Attorney, and other governmental agencies.

Students will have access to LexisNexis and will learn Time Matters, a legal case management software.

• Generate population profile reports using Microsoft access and Excel
• Create graphs on Excel data
• Create electronic spreadsheets for population profiling and statistical analysis
• Input data in appropriate databases and programs such as Quickbooks and Peachtree
• Compile the data from a variety of sources into departmental reports under supervision
• Work with analysts to produce a variety of statistical and case detail reports, graphs, and maps
• Establish and maintain updated files, records, and other departmental documentation
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned including providing administrative support for department/division

If you would like further information about internships at Probation, please write to:

Edlynn Pile-Williams, Director of Volunteers
33 Beaver Street
New York, NY 10004
Telephone: (212) 361-8872 or (212) 487-8845
Fax: (212) 487-8847