Adult Probation Department College Internship-Spring
About The Position
The Adult Probation Department offers an internship program for college students interested in learning about work in the criminal justice system. The semester-long program combines classroom instruction with on-the-job training. The program offers practical, first-hand courtroom and case management experience. Classroom instruction provides overviews of department policies and procedures and of court processes. On-the-job training consists of working with an assigned probation officer to observe as well as perform job duties which include interviewing probationers, scoring risks and needs assessments, completing supervision plans, conducting field visits, attending court hearings and preparing court documents.
Requirements
- Completed two years of college studies
- Overall grade point average of at least 2.5
- Grade point average of at least 2.75 in major (on a 4.0 scale)
- Application materials: college transcripts, résumé, cover letter, writing sample, two letters of recommendation (one academic, one employer/supervisor)
- Criminal background check
Nice To Haves
- Interest in learning about work in the criminal justice system
Responsibilities
- Observe and perform job duties with an assigned probation officer
- Interview probationers
- Score risks and needs assessments
- Complete supervision plans
- Conduct field visits
- Attend court hearings
- Prepare court documents
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
