2025 Summer College Internship Program - Criminal Justice Agency

Explore Your Potential with the City of Hampton's Summer College Internship Program!
The City of Hampton is excited to offer a unique opportunity to join our Criminal Justice Agency as a Summer Intern. This paid professional development program allows rising college seniors to assist in analyzing performance metrics and enhancing services provided by our Community Corrections department. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to current practices.
Why Choose Hampton?

• Hands-On Experience:  Engage with real-world projects that shape the future of customer service in Hampton.
• Mentorship: Collaborate with seasoned professionals who will guide and support your growth.
• Impactful Projects: Make meaningful contributions to the City’s efforts in providing outstanding customer service.

Internship Overview
Work Schedule:  Monday, Wednesday and Thursday:  8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Tuesday: 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Program Duration:  June 2, 2025 - August 8, 2025

Rate of Pay: 
Undergraduate Students: $16.24 per hour
Internships are non-exempt positions. Summer interns will not work more than forty (40) hours in an administrative work week.

As a Criminal Justice Agency Intern, you will:

• Shadow and collaborate with probation officers and pretrial service staff to observe daily functions and interactions with clients and stakeholders.
• Develop key professional competencies such as effective communication, case documentation, conflict resolution and time management.
• Apply academic knowledge of criminal justice to evaluate and support the agency's objectives and client outcomes.

You will gain experience in:

• Developing skills in client communication, crisis management, and helping individuals navigate their probation or pretrial conditions, while maintaining a focus on rehabilitation.
• Understanding the ethical considerations and confidentiality requirements in criminal justice settings, as well as developing professional conduct and accountability.
• Observing court hearings,  understanding legal processes and gaining insights into the intersection of law enforcement, the courts, and social services.

Department Final Project:  Interns will work on a department-specific project designed to improve or enhance a City service. This project will be presented at a culminating ceremony attended by City leaders, highlighting the intern’s contributions and insights gained throughout the program.

Requirements

• Current Student: Interns must be currently enrolled as a rising senior in Criminal Justice or a related field from an accredited college/university and be in good academic standing. Transcripts are required as a supplement to this application.
• GPA:  3.0 or higher.
• Cover Letter:  Applicants must submit a cover letter expressing how their education and experience aligns with this internship and what they hope to gain from the experience. The cover letter is required as a supplement to this application, and should be in Microsoft Word format and not exceed one page.
• References: Two (2) references one of which must be from a current or former professor/advisor are required as part of this application. An automatic email will be generated from our 'government jobs' platform and sent to the references provided. Each reference has up to ten (10) calendar days  after the email is sent to provide a submission. Candidates should remind their references to check their junk/spam folder to ensure that the email request is received. 
• Background Check: Must successfully pass a background check.
• Drug Test: Must successfully pass a drug test.
• Skills and Attributes: Applicants must possess strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a strong work ethic. Punctuality, dependability, and the ability to maintain confidentiality are also essential.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered for this position.

Additional Information
The Criminal Justice Agency promotes public safety by providing community-based pretrial and post-conviction programs.  The agency provides research-based prevention and intervention services with a commitment to changing the lives of clients. The agency also works with the community to reduce recidivism and improve the quality of life for Hampton and Newport News residents.

Don’t miss this chance to shape your future and make a difference in Hampton. Apply today to become part of a program that empowers emerging leaders to drive positive change!

* This posting may close earlier than the date advertised if the maximum number of applications have been received. 

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