Criminal Justice Internship - Fall 2026
About The Position
This is a non-merit internship position. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise. 5th District, Department of Corrections has exciting Criminal Justice internship opportunities for Fall 2026. This role offers students practical learning opportunities within the community based corrections system. Interns will gain exposure to probation and court operations, legal processes, and public service while supporting Probation/Parole Officers and other district staff. These internship opportunities are unpaid.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age and have completed at least two years of college by the start of the internship
- Must be currently enrolled at an accredited educational institution
- Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently, multitask, and follow instructions
- Comfortable being in a criminal justice environment
- Applicants for positions in this class must be currently enrolled students in a degree program at an accredited educational institution, as determined by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred majors/coursework include, but are not limited to, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Law, Political Science, or Public Administration
Responsibilities
- Learning supervision processes of adult and/or juvenile clients
- Observing and conducting interviews and ongoing supervision meetings
- Monitoring compliance with probation conditions, including employment, treatment, restitution, and community service
- Performing risk and needs assessments and helping develop supervision plans
- Learning about victim services and the process of keeping victims safe
- Observing pre-sentence investigations and reports for the court
- Maintaining detailed case notes and accurate electronic records
- Collaborating with staff mentor, treatment providers, law enforcement, judges, and community agencies
- Addressing probation violations and learning how to write violation reports or court recommendations
- Attending court proceedings, trials, and hearings
- Referring clients to appropriate treatment, educational programs, or support services
Benefits
- professional experience
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
