DOJ Pathways Internship Program - Bureau of Prisons (Accounting Student Trainee)

Corrections Professional Internship Program Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Benefits Health and life insurance coverage for Federal employees depends on the type of appointment. Students hired under the Pathways Internship Program may be entitled to these benefits. If eligible, employees serving on temporary appointments will receive the same government contribution as full‑time permanent employees. Temporary employees are not eligible for coverage under the Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program. Students hired under the Pathways Internship Program are generally ineligible for retirement coverage. Applicants hired under the Pathways Internship Program on appointments for 90 days or more are eligible to earn annual and sick leave. As provided in 5 U.S.C. 6303(b), employees whose appointments are limited to less than 90 days may be eligible for annual leave if they have previously served for a continuous period of 90 days under successive appointments. Eligibility Requirements Applicants must be current students pursuing a degree or certificate in a qualifying educational institution with an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher and maintain at least a half time or full‑time course load. Completion of four (4) academic years of post‑high school leading to a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree. Applicants must also provide documentation from the educational institution verifying current enrollment with at least a half time or full‑time course load. This documentation may be a Current Enrollment Verification Certificate or a statement of current enrollment or acceptance letter (which verifies all of the required information). If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities. Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application. Fair Chance Act / EEO Statement The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant’s criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non‑compliance by contacting the EEO Office in the Central Office at View email address on click.appcast.io. After a conditional offer is received, all applicants must satisfactorily pass all screening requirements related to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit check. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System