What are the responsibilities and job description for the Undergraduate Intern position at Mecklenburg County?
Paid Summer Internship (10 weeks)
Hourly Pay: $20.00, 19 hours/week
Perform work related to college studies and career goals; complete assigned duties under the direction of a Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office professional staff member to gain career-oriented knowledge and experience.
Overview
The purpose of this internship is to provide interns with a comprehensive look at the various areas within the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office. The interns will be assigned to different departments, including recruiting, community engagement, human resources, and more. No week will look the same in this dynamic and immersive internship.
Essential Job Functions
Interns will experience a fluctuating work environment, ranging from an office setting with moderate noise to outdoor settings.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be currently enrolled in or a recent graduate (within 12 months of graduation) at an accredited university in a field of study directly related to the area of assignment.
Requirements
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter detailing their interest in the internship, and unofficial transcript, along with completing a county application.
Application Deadline: April 29, 2025
Internship Start/End Date: May 28, 2025- August 6, 2025
Contact Information
For more information, please contact Sgt. D. Wilson at 980-314-5887
Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
Mecklenburg County is a drug-free workplace. All interns are subject to a drug test as part of the application process and may be tested randomly throughout the internship.
Hourly Pay: $20.00, 19 hours/week
Perform work related to college studies and career goals; complete assigned duties under the direction of a Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office professional staff member to gain career-oriented knowledge and experience.
Overview
The purpose of this internship is to provide interns with a comprehensive look at the various areas within the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office. The interns will be assigned to different departments, including recruiting, community engagement, human resources, and more. No week will look the same in this dynamic and immersive internship.
Essential Job Functions
- Assist in designated areas across divisions.
- Assist in various outreach initiatives throughout Mecklenburg County.
- Participate in ride-a longs to gain firsthand experience of the Deputy Sheriff field duties.
- Answer phones and manage administrative tasks in varies areas.
- Filing paperwork, scanning files, and maintaining file room records.
- Support administrative operations in the detention facility.
- Assist with Recruiting and Human Resources in various assignments and tasks.
- Observation of the court system and the judicial process.
Interns will experience a fluctuating work environment, ranging from an office setting with moderate noise to outdoor settings.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be currently enrolled in or a recent graduate (within 12 months of graduation) at an accredited university in a field of study directly related to the area of assignment.
Requirements
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to adapt to different environments and tasks.
- Interest in law enforcement and community engagement.
- Organized and detail oriented.
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter detailing their interest in the internship, and unofficial transcript, along with completing a county application.
Application Deadline: April 29, 2025
Internship Start/End Date: May 28, 2025- August 6, 2025
Contact Information
For more information, please contact Sgt. D. Wilson at 980-314-5887
Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
Mecklenburg County is a drug-free workplace. All interns are subject to a drug test as part of the application process and may be tested randomly throughout the internship.
Salary : $20
