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Sheriff Deputy Intern



, Iowa

Internship Length: 90 hrs
Office Hours: 7:30-5:00

Available to Current or Upcoming Seniors Only

Essential Functions:

  • Sign waiver of liability form.
  • Sign Patrol Ride-Along Confidentiality Statement and Intern Confidentiality Statement form and abide by these agreements.
  • Student may rotate reports to patrol, jail and dispatch departments.
  • Provide emergency contact information.
  • You will be expected to compose and turn in essay prior to the end of the internship.  Details will be discussed at first meeting.
  • You will be assigned to shadow JCSO Deputies, supervisors, and other JCSO staff in their various job descriptions and duties.  When given a task, you will be expected to complete the assignment.
  • Help keep work areas neat and organized to promote a positive image.  Use appropriate behavior in keeping with the mission, vision and beliefs and in accordance with operating procedures and policies.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Possess good communication and organizational skills.  Be detail oriented.
  • You will be expected to communicate both orally and in writing.
  • Be prompt and dependable.  Take pride and ownership in your work.  You must be a self-starter, team player and able to perform routine tasks without being prompted.
  • You must be a high school student in good standing.  You must be poised, mature and possess a positive attitude while being flexible.  You must be able to follow instructions.
  • Professional and trustworthy conduct is required.  You must be courteous and respectful.
  • Business casual attire is appropriate.

THIS DESCRIPTION DOES NOT LIST ALL DUTIES. INTERN MAY BE ASKED TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES BY THE STAFF OR SUPERVISOR. INTERN WILL BE EVALUATED ON PERFORMANCE OF THE PROJECTS LISTED AS WELL AS INTERACTION WITH EMPLOYEES AND CLIENTS. ON-SITE HOURS WILL BE NEGOTIATED WITH EACH CANDIDATE.

SAFETY EXPECTATIONS, INCLUDING HARASSMENT, SHOULD BE REVIEWED WITH THE HOST.




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