Duties and Responsibilities:
- Various duties, except actual Police work which may include, but may not be limited to:
Job Shadowing in various sections of the agency where interns may be assigned include the Records Department, Investigative Services Division, Civil Division, *Forensics Unit, Evidence Unit, Emergency Communication Center, Detention Services, Sheriff's Administration and Community Policing Division.
- Through ride-alongs and tours, interns may also be exposed to more aspects of the Agency and its operations;
- Keeps a journal of activities to aid in the evaluation process;
- Participates in training with openness to learning and receiving feedback;
- Performs routine administrative and clerical work to support efficient and effective office operations;
Forensic Unit Interns:Work with a member of the Forensic Unit collecting various samples;
- Proper handling, packaging, and transporting of property and evidence to forensic labs;
- Follows protocol and procedures for collecting, packaging and preserving property and/or evidence;
- Job shadows upon arrival at a crime scene, searching for trace fibers, tire marks, etc.;
- Assists Forensic Unit personnel with the processing of property and/or evidence in a laboratory environment;
- Assists with the collection of trace evidence, fingerprints, DNA, etc.
- Prepares sketches and diagrams to include dimensions of the scene and to establish location of evidence and relationships of all relevant data;
- Prepares detailed reports and documentation for educational purposes.
- Assists in photography of property and/or evidence;
- Assists in the documentation of property and/or evidence, the packaging, labeling and submission of property and/or evidence.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current Student seeking college credits from a regionally accredited college or university with a degree in Public Administration, Public Finance, Criminal Justice, Business Administration or related field
- Please note this is an unpaid internship.
- Internship assignments are flexible, but will be based on a Monday-Friday schedule
The Flagler County Sheriff's Office is committed to providing its citizens with a diverse, competent, trained and professional workforce by hiring highly qualified candidates. The Flagler County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to reflect the diversity found in the community we serve.