Spring Intern

Seminole County Sheriff's Office

Job Location:

Sanford - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Administrative Services

Job Summary

General Description

The Seminole County Sheriffs Office is now accepting applications for our SPRINGINTERNSHIP - VOLUNTEER PROGRAM. All applications require anotarizedBackground Waiver and aHold Harmless Agreementincluded in the links provided and are to be uploaded to your application before submitting. Applications will be accepted untilWEDNESDAY OCTOBER 1 2025.

The Internship Program is a15-week volunteer programbeginning JANUARY 19 2026until MAY 1 2026.Interns that are eligible may choose to extend their internship at a later date.

The Internship Program offers an opportunity for Junior Senior and Masters students enrolled at a local College or University to receive a hands on experience within a law enforcement agency. Those applicable are eligible to receive school credit. Interns are asked to complete a minimum of12 hours per weekdependent on the division assigned. Building hours are from 8:00-5:00 PM Monday-Friday (for the exception of agency events) hours are often flexible and can be arranged according to a students academic/work schedule.

Dependent on availability Interns have the opportunity to participate in a ride-along and to be placed in one of the many divisions throughout the agency including Community Engagement Criminal Investigations Digital Forensics (Masters Students Only) Domestic Security Inmate Programs (Corrections) (BA & MA students) Juvenile Justice Prosecution Alternatives for Youth Probation Professional Development (Training) Recruitment Seminole Neighborhood Policing.

Typical Duties

Students will gain hands on experience with an opportunity for school credit. While interns will be expected to complete their duties from the Seminole County Sheriffs Office some Intern positions will have the flexibility to work on assignments from locations outside of the office.

Tasks varydependent upon the division assignedand can include but not limited to:

Clerical/analytical work
Data entry/collection
Updating files
Assistance/facilitation of programs/events
Property follow-up
Research
Background Investigations

Minimum Qualifications

Enrolled in a local College or University as a Junior Senior or Graduate student
Excellent verbal/written skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Ability to complete 15-week volunteer program
Ability to complete 12 hours per week or an equivalent of 180 hours in 15 weeks
Ability to pass a background investigation
Ability to pass a drug screen and computerized voice stress analysis test
Must posses maintain and submit a copy of a valid state Drivers License
Must submit a notarizedBackground Waiver
Must submit a Hold Harmless Agreement
Must submit copy of Birth Certificate
Must submit copy of Social Security Card
Must submit copy of Official College Transcript

Please direct any questions to:

Seminole County Sheriffs Office

Human Resources Division

100 Eslinger Way

Sanford FL 32773

External applicants for employment will submit to a thorough background investigation which includes but not limited to past employment/education verification driver license review credit history prior drug use history arrest/conviction record and computerized voice stress analysis (CVSA) testing. A certified examiner administers the CVSA with questions addressing illegal drug use and general questions of honesty and criminal history. Any dishonesty or deception on the Employment Application will disqualify your application.

The background investigation process may take 3-6 months depending upon the complexity of the applicants background and position for which youve applied. Applicants selected for employment will be provided a conditional offer and required to submit to a medical examination with drug screening.

Candidates must also comply with the Agencys current Tattoo and Body Ornamentation Policy. A copy ofGeneral Order 28 - Dress and Appearance can be accessed here. An applicants tattoos and body ornamentation must be disclosed at the time of application and will be documented as part of the agencys review process even if otherwise meeting the Agencys policy.

Applicants not selected for employment will receive notification from the Human Resources Division to include justification based on the following disqualifiers: negative background failure to meet minimum qualifications as outlined in the specific job description or any additional information discovered during the interview process. Applicants will be eligible to reapply with the Seminole County Sheriffs Office after one year from date of notification.

The Seminole County Sheriffs Office is committed to a diverse work force is a drug free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly support our military veterans and their families and encourage them to consider applying to agency job announcements for which they may qualify. Preference-Eligible Applicant service members and veterans and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans receive preference and priority and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Additionally certain Preference-Eligible Applicants may also be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment.

Required Experience:

Intern

General DescriptionThe Seminole County Sheriffs Office is now accepting applications for our SPRINGINTERNSHIP - VOLUNTEER PROGRAM. All applications require anotarizedBackground Waiver and aHold Harmless Agreementincluded in the links provided and are to be uploaded to your application before submitt...