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About the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Internship Program
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office offers unpaid internship opportunities to undergraduate students who are interested in a career in the law enforcement field. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the operations and responsibilities within the sheriff's office while receiving hands-on experience outside of the classroom setting.
Students are selected on a first come, first served basis. There are no numerical limits set, and placements will be based on availability of assignments at the time the requests are received. All interns will begin processing with the receipt of a letter from their educational institution.
Please note any intern who has more than two unexcused absences will be removed from the JSO Internship Program.
Qualifications
- The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Intern Program is available to students attending accredited colleges or universities offering degrees in criminal justice and related fields.
- Applicant must be at least 18-years of age.
- Must maintain all academic requirements and be eligible to obtain a credit for the Internship Program through the college or university.
- Must be able to pass a nationwide criminal history screening assesment.
- NOT HAVE been convicted of any felony
- NOT HAVE been convicted of a misdemeanor involving false statement, perjury or domestic violence
- IN ADDITION, the following areas may result in applicants being suspended from the hiring process: credit history including bankruptcy and collections; past drug use; inappropriate social media; driving history, work history; criminal activity and associations with known criminals; and inappropriate tattoos.
Members of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Department of Personnel and Professional Standards have the final say on the selection of intern applicants to this program.
Available Assignments
Students will have the opportunity to learn about and observe various departmental operations through assignments in the areas listed below. Please note that divisions classified as high-risk or those that could compromise the agency’s mission will not be available for intern placement.
- Communications Section
- Department of Corrections
- Patrol Division
- Major Case Section
- Crime Scene Unit
- Traffic Enforcement
- Specialized Patrol Shadow Day featuring the Canine Unit, Mounted Unit and other specialized units
- Recruitment and Selection Unit
When an intern is assigned to an area, the section coordinator will be furnished the following:
- Personal History Form
- Evaluation form submitted by the educational institution, if applicable
- A copy of the intern's full assignment schedule
- Hour log form provided by a member of the Recruitment and Selection Unit
The intern is responsible for adhering to all departmental guidelines, regulations, and requirements for the duration of the internship.
Application Process
- When filling out your application:
- Any false or undisclosed information provided by an applicant may result in automatic disqualification.
- Please make sure that valid contact information is provided for all personal references.
- Applicants will be notified via email of their progress through the application process. Please check your email frequently and @jaxsheriff.org to your safe senders list to avoid correspondence being considered junk mail.
Required Paperwork
Assignment of the intern will be determined after the completion of the following documents:
- Personal History Form
- Fingerprint Certificate and actual fingerprints
- Office of the Sheriff Intern Schedule
- Intern Liability Release Form