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Placer County California

Deputy Sheriff - II

Auburn, CA · On-site

$49.52 - $60.41/hr

Introduction The Placer County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for Deputy ... interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of ...

Ware County Government

Deputy Sheriff

Waycross, GA · On-site

SHERIFF FLSA: Non-Exempt DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF WARE COUNTY, GA JOB SUMMARY: This ... internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. * Ability to meet current ...

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An Internship Sheriff job is a temporary position that provides hands-on experience in law enforcement under the supervision of a sheriff's department. Interns may assist with administrative tasks, community outreach, and ride-alongs to observe daily operations. This opportunity helps individuals gain insight into the criminal justice system and develop relevant skills for a future career in law enforcement.

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Internship - Weld County Sheriff's Office - Unpaid

Weld County

Greeley, CO • On-site

Part-time

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Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

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This is an unpaid internship.
The Weld County Sheriff's Office intern program is an unpaid, volunteer internship for students enrolled at a university or college in a criminal justice-related program, or a specialized degree program related to criminal justice, such as counselling or social services degrees.
Job Description
The Weld County Sheriff's Office intern program is an unpaid, volunteer internship for students enrolled at a university or college in a criminal justice-related program, or a specialized degree program related to criminal justice, such as counselling or social services degrees. The purpose is for students to gain valuable, real-life experience in the criminal justice field. Interns will spend 15 weeks gaining 150 hours of experience. The first 110 hours is spent observing and assisting the different divisions and units at the Sheriff's Office; including, but not limited to Patrol, Detentions, Inmate Services, Victim Advocates, Civil, Animal Control, Investigations, Crime Analysis, and the Communications Center. The remaining 40 hours of the internship will be focused on the student's area of interest; in addition to gaining additional experience in any division/unit, the student can also choose to gain experience in Cold Case Investigations, Evidence, Records, Booking, or the Courts Security Unit.
The application process is competitive and only two interns are accepted. Students are limited to one term as an intern, to afford other students the same opportunity. Exceptions will be considered for specialized degree programs that are not on a traditional semester schedule.
In addition to completing the online application, you must also include the following required documents as attachments at the time of submission:
* Resume
* Proof of enrollment and completed credits
Two essays:
750 to 1250-word essay on a current criminal justice topic or criminal justice topic related to their specialized degree.
300 to 500-word essay answering the following questions:
Why are you interested in a Weld County Sheriff's Office internship?
What do you expect to learn from your internship?
The essay formatting must be a size 12 font, typed in Arial, Times New Roman, or Calibri font, and double spaced. The file type of the submitted essays must be either a Microsoft Word Document (docx) or an Adobe Acrobat Document (pdf).
Required Qualifications
• Must have completion of credits equivalent to sophomore year of college.
• Currently enrolled in a four-year college, or university, acquiring a criminal justice-related degree.
• Must be physically able to perform the tasks involved with the internship.
• Must communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
For questions, please contact the Sheriff's Office at 970 400-4277.
Use the link below to get a closer look at the generous benefits offered:
https://www.weld.gov/Government/County-Information/Join-Our-Team/Employee-Benefits
Weld County is an equal employment opportunity employer. We ensure that all employment practices are conducted without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Weld County pledges to uphold a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, promoting fairness and dignity for all employees. We actively take affirmative action to comply with nondiscrimination policies and invite qualified individuals in need of reasonable accommodations to contact our Human Resources Department at humanresources@weld.gov or (970) 400-4234.

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