Probation Officer - Internship

Sherburne County • Elk River 55330-1692, MN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sherburne County Community Corrections will provide a professional work experience to individuals enrolled in post-secondary education, interested in completing an internship in the field of Community Corrections. Our target start date for this internship opportunity would be September 2026. This is an unpaid internship.

Requirements

• Must be a junior/senior student enrolled in a college/university with a criminal justice major or related field that offers course credit for internships.
• Must complete a minimum of 400 hours.
• Must complete orientation and training upon offer and acceptance of the position.
• Must abide by all Sherburne County and Community Corrections policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Learn the aspects of pretrial and post-sentence community supervision, supervised by an experienced probation officer.
• Work with defendants/clients in the office and at their school and or home.
• Attend court hearings.
• Complete various court reports.
• Conduct meetings/interviews.
• Case management.
• Learn about Evidence Based Practices and how correctional agencies utilize these strategies to promote client change.
• Gain exposure to all aspects of probation, including adult pretrial/supervision and juvenile pretrial/supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern