Forensic Investigations Intern Unpaid Sheriff's Office

Salt Lake County (UT) • Salt Lake City, UT

30d

About The Position

The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Forensic Investigations Intern for the Law Enforcement Bureau. This internship is ideal for students with a strong interest in learning multiple aspects of Forensic Investigations, including lab procedures and workflow. Applicants must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in an accredited college or university in the field of Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, or a Science Degree, such as biology or chemistry.

Requirements

• Applicants must currently be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in an accredited college or university in the field of Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, or a Science Degree, such as biology or chemistry.
• Knowledge of: Basic Crime Scene Etiquette
• Knowledge of: Basic Law Enforcement Knowledge
• Knowledge of: Basic Evidence Handling and Chain of Custody Knowledge
• Knowledge of: Basic Knowledge of Types of Exposure in Crime Scenes
• Knowledge of: Safety and Quality Standards
• Skills and Abilities to: Communicate effectively and concisely both verbally and in writing
• Skills and Abilities to: Establish and maintain working relationships with employees and staff of law enforcement
• Skills and Abilities to: Gather, evaluate, interpret and share data
• Skills and Abilities to: Approach complex problems logically
• Skills and Abilities to: Pay close attention to detail for meticulous evidence handling and analysis
• Skills and Abilities to: Complete educational requirements successfully to earn internship credit

Responsibilities

• Respond to numerous types of crime scenes with internship supervisor to observe, learn, and note processes.
• Observe and maintain detailed documentation.
• Assist with supervised lab procedures.
• Perform data analysis and report preparation.
• Turn in all education-related paperwork and evaluations on time to fulfill internship requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees