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The ACSO is seeking an ambitious and adaptable Community Engagement & Information Intern. This role will get a well-rounded view of law enforcement, through the lens of community engagement, outreach, and information. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, people-person, and highly adaptable. While primarily located at the Ada County Sheriff’s Office, this internship allows the opportunity to actively be in the community at events, career fairs, and more. If you are someone who is excited at the idea of having hands-on experience in a variety of areas, and love every day being different, we would love for you to apply!
Interns in this area may perform the following duties that include, but are not limited to;
- Community Event Support: Assist the Community Safety Coordinator in planning, attending, and engaging at events throughout the county.
- Career Fair Support: Attend career fairs with the Talent Acquisition Administrator and speak with potential applicants about the ACSO and current openings.
- Public Information Requests: Help the PIR team with public information requests as needed.
- Swag: Work with the Community Safety Coordinator to order, inventory, and distribute swag for events and deputies.
- Crime Prevention: Support the Community Safety Coordinator with written materials on crime prevention (i.e. flyers, brochures, social media posts, presentations).
- Other duties as assigned
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: An unpaid internship with the Ada County Sheriff's Office allows students to get professional experience, typically while obtaining credit for school. If you are a student, please see your Department Internship Adviser for details on how to register for the credits.
Job Requirements:
Please note that you must be currently enrolled as a degree-seeking student at a college or
university or have recently graduated in the last year to apply for any internship. You must
complete an interview, background investigation, and polygraph.
- Only those colleges/universities with regional accreditation will be accepted. To verify if a school is regionally accredited, go to https://www.chea.org/
- The hiring process for our internship positions may take 6 to 8 weeks to complete. Please take this into account if you need to register for credit with your college or university.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
- Currently enrolled as a degree-seeking student in a Communication, Criminal Justice, or
Political Science discipline - Currently have a 3.0 cumulative GPA or above
- Knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
- Letter of recommendation from a professor
HIRING STANDARDS:
- Applications will only be accepted through the ACSO Careers page. All applicants must meet ACSO minimum hiring standards to be considered for an internship with the Sheriff’s Office. You can review hiring standards/disqualifiers on our website at www.adacounty.id.gov/sheriff/careers
If you have any questions about role or the ACSO, please reach out to ACSOTalent@adacounty.id.gov.
