Unpaid Intern - Real Time Crime Center (Summer 2026)

Volusia Sheriff's Office•Daytona Beach, FL

23d

About The Position

The Volusia Sheriffs Office (VSO) Real Time Crime Center Internship Program is a 13-week non-paid initiative which provides an introductory opportunity to students interested in learning about the operational functions of the Real Time Crime Center. Students will be provided with the necessary hands-on experience in crime mapping, intelligence gathering, and project development equipping them with skills needed to pursue a career path in investigative support to law enforcement personnel. This program also provides flexibility to meet academic needs.

Requirements

Be enrolled in an accredited college, university, AND maintain an active student status ( completed classes within the past three academic terms)
Be seeking a degree with a major or minor in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, or related field, and have completed at least one (1) year of course work in that major.
Have and maintain a minimum 2.8 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 grade scale for undergraduates and a minimum 3.0 grade point average or higher for graduate students.
Be able to intern fifteen (15) hours or more per week.
Be able to intern various shifts, including nights.
Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
Read and comprehend professional and technical journals, manuals, procedures and instructions, memos, letters, evaluations, summaries.
Write complex sentences relaying information, data and details in summary, opinions, findings.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
Ability to perform basic mathematical functions.
Ability to complete assignments within the project time period.
Ability to follow instructions.
Able to learn law enforcement policies and procedures.
Abe to provide professional customer service skills to public and agency members.
Able to properly maintain confidentiality of records and information in accordance with Florida State Statutes.
Able to adhere to the agencys core values, policies and procedures, and represent the VSO in a professional manner.
Able to report to the internship assignment timely, consistently, and as scheduled.
Able to interact effectively with others.
Knowledge of general project practices.
Knowledge of professional office setting etiquette.
Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
See at normal range or with reasonable accommodation.
Hear at normal level or with reasonable accommodation.
Finger dexterity for data entry.
Sedentary position.
Occasionally lift up to twenty pounds (20lbs).
Occasionally bend, squat, reach, grasp.
Utilize a computer/keyboard for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

Participates in scheduled presentations, lectures, training classes, and mock scenarios.
Observes Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) Specialists and Crime Analysts.
Engages in hands on learning with core Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) systems.
Performs introductory crime analysis techniques such as basic mapping and hot spot identifications.
Completes guided exercises analyzing real world cases with mentor support.
Assists with operational support activities, such as monitoring radio traffic and updating analysts/officers.
Conducts data queries and prepares short reports on trends or case findings.
Performs crime analysis tasks under supervision.
Develops a specialized research or analysis project with approval and mentor guidance.
Compiles and presents final presentation of project results to staff.
Researches, analyzes, and collects information as required.
Maintains strict security of highly sensitive materials and information.
Performs some clerical tasks to include data entry, copying, filing, organizing, proofreading, faxing, and answering telephone calls might be required.
Attends internship program on a regular and consistent basis.
Must adhere to Federal, State, county, and Local ordinances.
Performs other duties as assigned