Audit Intern Use of Deadly Force

Use of Deadly Force Investigation Audit Internship

The Office of the Washington State Auditor offers a chance to make a difference in how government operates. Our staff come from a variety of professional backgrounds. We work in a collaborative manner with intelligent creative and supportive colleagues. We continue to look for new ideas to ensure our audits provide value to the government and the public. To learn more about our agency and the work that we perform visit our website at .

Use of Deadly Force Investigation (UDFI) Audit Program

SAOs UDFI Audit Program reviews police use of deadly force investigations for compliance with state laws and rules designed to ensure law enforcement agencies conduct objective and independent investigations. UDFI auditors examine the actions of those involved in the immediate aftermath of the use of deadly force incident and with the ensuing investigation including involved officers and witness officers and the investigation team. Washington Administrative Codeoutlines the process for independent investigations of police use of deadly force and the qualifications for investigators. To learn more about these audits visit are looking to hire a summer intern with our UDFI audit team. This is a paid internship opportunity. The start and duration of summer internships is somewhat flexible. Our team is based in Olympia WA and often makes use of working remotely. However travel to audit sites might be required. Interns must reside in Washington for the duration of their internship. This position may be eligible for transitioning into a permanent full-time position upon completion of internship. To be considered you must submit your completed application materials at .

The intern will become part of the team responsible for conducting UDFI audits. Interns work with audit staff to review investigation case files to evaluate whether law enforcement agencies complied with all applicable laws and rules governing independent investigations of police use of deadly force. The team also develops recommendations to improve compliance. Interns may also interview investigators and draft audit reports.

Our office is seeking a candidate who has or is in the process of acquiring the following qualifications and skills:

• A functional understanding of the justice system or the ability to learn about it
• Excels at preparing clear and convincing written documents and reports
• Effectively communicates verbally and in writing with a variety of audiences including colleagues law enforcement agencies and the public
• Demonstrates the ability to think critically and make logical conclusions
• The above qualifications may be demonstrated by those currently enrolled in a bachelors or masters degree program in an applicable field (e.g. business public administration accounting/auditing public policy political science law criminal justice sociology or related field) at an accredited college or university
• OR those who have one year of work experience in a related field
• OR a combination of related work experience and school

To apply please submit:

1. Your completed application at
2. A resume and cover letter specifically addressing how you meet the qualifications listed in the announcement

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We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds skills and ideas in order to carry out the agencys mission today and in the future. This includes ensuring every member of our team feels valued and supported. We encourage you to join us.

The Office of the Washington State Auditor is an equal opportunity employer.

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