What are the responsibilities and job description for the HCSO Internship position at Harris County Sheriff's Office?
Applications for Fall 2025 Internships must be submitted before June 6th, 2025.
As an HCSO Intern, you will gain valuable hands-on experience by supporting various functions within the agency. Depending on your unit assignment, your responsibilities may include assisting law enforcement officers with administrative tasks, conducting research, observing investigations, and contributing to community outreach initiatives. Throughout your internship, you will have the opportunity to learn about the intricacies of law enforcement procedures, protocols, and regulations while gaining insight into the daily operations of the third-largest sheriff’s office in the country. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop practical skills, build professional relationships, and explore potential career paths within the law enforcement field.
Please see the units below that are currently looking for students who are participating in an internship program with their school:
- Criminal Investigations
- Crimes Against Children
- Cold Case
- Family Violence/Victim Advocacy
- Auto Theft
- Burglary & Theft/Sex Offender-Registry/Financial Crimes
- Information Technology
- High Tech Crimes
- Financial Crimes
- Web Development
- Human Resources
- Neighborhood Policing/Community Engagement
- District Patrol
- Court Division
- Emergency Dispatch Center
- Background & Recruiting
- Training Academy
- Detentions
- Crime Analysis and Intelligence Division
- Must be enrolled in a course-for-credit internship program
- Must pass an internal agency background for CJIS clearance
- Must be physically located on-site (No remote work opportunities)
- Must be currently enrolled in a specialization that aligns with the unit you are pursuing
- Must have an internship coordinator who is available for contact
- Preferred if the candidate was interested in future career with HCSO
