Internship Background Investigator Jobs in Riverside, CA

The Job Calling All Interested Students. San Bernardino County's Sheriff's Department, Coroner Division has an exciting internship opportunity for students interested in death investigations, law enforcement, forensics, or a field that is closely related. This is a perfect opportunity for students looking to enter the criminal justice field and apply their coursework with this hands-on internship opportunity.

Students will rotate within the Coroner's Division and learn and observe the following: How to do an effective investigation. Observe the operations of working in the morgue. Learn how to work with the indigent and unidentified population.

Learn how to perform clerical tasks associated with the Coroner's office and learn the role of a Public Administrator. This is an unpaid opportunity with great exposure to the County. Students must be enrolled at one of the following colleges or universities: American Public University System, Inc.

Barstow Community College Cal Poly Pomona California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) California State University, San Marcos (CSUSM) California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) Chaffey College Claremont Graduate University Crafton Hills (San Bernardino Community College Districts) Inland Valley Job Corps. Maryville University Occidental College Southern California University of Health Sciences University of California, Riverside (UCR) University of La Verne University of Redlands University of Southern California (USC) Victor Valley College (San Bernardino Community College Districts) If your learning institution is not listed, please contact Human Resources. Student intern positions are temporary positions and do not obtain status as a regular County employee.

CONDITIONS OF THE INTERNSHIP Background: Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation. Hours: 120 (one hundred twenty) internship hours for students who do not have a course requirement. Hours will be extended only if the course requirement has a minimum hour stipulation.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Learn more about the Coroner's/Sheriff's internship opportunity by visiting the internship information page. Minimum Requirements Must be enrolled in criminology, anatomy, pathology, forensic science, criminalistics, or a closely related field from one of our recognized colleges, universities, or trade schools.

Desired Qualifications Students are encouraged to provide a letter expressing interest in the Coroner/Sheriff internship program. Selection Process Application Procedure: Indicate your interest in this excellent career opportunity by completing and submitting the online application and supplemental questions by the filing deadline. To ensure timely and successful submission, please allow ample time to complete your application and consider applying before the posted deadline date, 5:00 pm on Friday, August 21, 2026.

Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an on-screen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.

Applications and Resumes will be sent to the department for selection. All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment.

Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment. Additional Information and Resources: If you need technical assistance, review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627.

Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application. All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment.

Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline. Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.

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