Internship Sheriff Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Location : Orange County
Job Type: Unpaid Intern
Job Number: 0000IN-0726-060 (O)
Department: Sheriff-Coroner
Opening Date: 07/16/2026
Closing Date: 7/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
CAREER DESCRIPTION
Position
Information Technology Intern (Unpaid Intern)
The deadline for this recruitment is Friday, July 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM (PST).
Applicants are encouraged to apply early as background investigations for this internship can take two to three months to process.
ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
The Orange County Sheriff-Coroner's Department is a modern, progressive law enforcement agency dedicated to protecting the peace and enhancing the quality of life for everyone in the County of Orange. The Department provides primary police services to 700,000 residents of 12 cities, the unincorporated areas of Orange County, as well as security for John Wayne Airport, harbors and coastline, public transportation, and courts.
The Technology Division is accountable for the IT-related activity for approximately 4,000 employees and more than 320 law enforcement applications.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Interns may provide staff support with the following projects:

• Set up and maintenance of computers and peripherals.
• Set up and maintenance of network infrastructure.
• Set up and maintenance of security infrastructure.
• Assistance with application development and application support.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or trade school and have an emphasis in computer science, information technology, or a related field; or be a recent graduate (within 6 months) who has completed their degree or certification in one of the above fields of study.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must demonstrate knowledge in their chosen field of study ranging from programming, desktop support, infrastructure, networking, or security. Applicants will be considered and placed with respective teams based on the needs of the department and learning opportunities for the applicant.
TIME COMMITMENT
Minimum 8 hours per week, in-person. Hours must be scheduled in 3- to 8-hour blocks of time during regular business hours (Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.).
BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO INTERNS
Although this is an unpaid internship that does not lead to paid employment or include employee benefits, students and recent graduates are offered an excellent opportunity to:

• Build resumes and explore career options
• Apply academic skills and knowledge to the workplace
• Fulfill college/university internship requirements
• Network in their fields of interest with professionals who are dedicated to making a positive difference in Orange County
• Intern with one of the premier employers in the region

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applicants must attach a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts to their application. The cover letter is an opportunity for students to describe career and academic goals, to elaborate upon personal and academic accomplishments, and to identify what type of internship experience they are seeking. Learn more about what to include in a cover letter .
Applications that do not include a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts will not be considered.
REQUIRED BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
A background investigation will be completed to the satisfaction of the department. The background may include a live scan, personal history form, financial check, criminal history check, and other items as necessary.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EMAIL NOTIFICATION:
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
For additional internship postings, please check our Web site at the following link:
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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact (714) 834-2555 or
EEO INFORMATION
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer,
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
This position does not offer any benefits.
If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter for this position. The recruiter should be listed on the Job Posting.
01
To be considered for an internship opportunity, you must submit by attaching to this application your cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts.
I have read and understand this requirement to be considered.
(Please attach cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts)

• YES
• NO

02
I am currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or trade school and have an emphasis in computer science, information technology, or a related field; or I am a recent graduate (within 6 months) and obtained my degree or certificate in the above fields of study

• YES
• NO

03
Please describe your education and how it relates to the Internship. Also, describe what your ideal area of involvement would be within the Technology Division.
04
Please enter your current GPA.
05
Please list the number of hours you can schedule each week.
06
Please enter approximate date you can begin internship.
Note: Applicants will need to apply early as background investigations can take two to three months to complete
07
Please list out the days you are available to schedule intern hours and the available times for each day.Example: Monday, 10am-2pm.
08
Type your preferred duration of internship. Example: 3 months
09
Please read the following statement carefully. After reading the statement, answer the question.
In conjunction with the passage of Assembly Bill 2830 by the California State Legislature, specific individuals may qualify for hiring preference when applying for an internship position.
Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 31000.11 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority in the hiring process. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories may be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility. Are you eligible to receive this hiring preference based on Government Code 31000.11?
(Select "Yes" only if you belong to one of the above mentioned categories)

• No, I am not eligible for government code section 31000.11
• Yes, I am eligible under Government Code 31000.11

10
As part of the background process, students applying for an internship will need to provide a social security number. Are you able to meet this requirement?

• YES
• NO

11
Will you receive academic credit through your college/university? (Students will be asked to provide University agreements or MOUs that a site supervisor is required to sign before being offered placement)

• YES
• NO

Required Question