Summer Internship
with the
Sheriff’s Office Operation’s Division
Goal
The internship’s purpose is to provide experience for college students and expose them to many areas of law enforcement in a Sheriff’s Office setting. This will assist to determine if it is the right career choice for them.
Eligibility
To be considered for an internship with the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, applicants must minimally meet the following criteria:
- You must be a junior or above at a college or university fulfilling an internship requirement in a field applicable to Criminal Justice.
- You must possess a valid driver’s license or have the proven ability to acquire one prior to starting date.
- You must submit to and pass a thorough background investigation.
Program Description
The intern will:
- Meet with a patrol Sergeant to be assigned to a schedule,
- Have a 40 hour work week,
- Have varying hours from day shift to night shift. Have the opportunity to observe several functions of the Sheriff’s Office including, but not limited to: Patrol, Investigations, Recreational Safety, Civil Process, Communications, and Court Security.
This is a summer internship only and runs from June-August and is an unpaid position. Some flexibility may be possible to accommodate class or work schedules.
Application Requirements
To apply for an internship with the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, all students must minimally provide the following:
- Cover letter outlining your career goals and why you are requesting an internship with the Scott County Sheriff’s Office.
- Completed Scott County internship application.
- A letter from the college official overseeing your internship verifying that this is an authorized college/university program.
Students submitting incomplete application materials will not be considered for the internship program.
Use the link at the right under “forms” to print out an internship application.
Application information should be sent to:
Captain Greg Muelken
Scott County Sheriff’s Office
301 Fuller Street South
Shakopee, MN 55379-1322
Office: (952) 496-8134 FAX: (952) 496-8732
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- The student will be required to sign a waiver and release with the Scott County Sheriff’s Office.
- NO financial assistance is available.