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

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Department of Justice

Pay
$50,241–$62,462/yr
Where
Lexington, Kentucky
Apply by
2026-09-28
Posted
2 days ago

PATHWAY PROGRAM OVERVIEW: The Pathways Internship Program is designed to provide students enrolled in a variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with paid work opportunities in agencies to explore Federal careers while still in school. Provides students with work experience related to the career goals while offering eligibility to permanent employment upon completion. To learn more, visit: Students & Recent Graduates.

What you'd do

  • This position is part of the Pathways Internship Program and is located at the Central Office, a Regional Office, or a federal correctional facility in the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP).
  • Provides administrative support to the Health Service Department.
  • Assists the Health Services staff in programs, such as transcribing correspondence for Health Services, to include transfer referrals, minutes for the Health Services Committee and staff meetings, letters, and other reports as necessary.
  • Work assignments provide the incumbent with the opportunity to learn about the overall mission, functions and organization of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP).

What they want

  • ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement.
  • Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).
  • All academic degrees and cou

What you get

  • 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' Gro
Starts
2026-09-21