Law Enforcement Intern

The Law Enforcement Intern will gain valuable hands-on experience and exposure to the day-to-day operations of a law enforcement agency. Interns will work alongside professional staff and sworn peace officers to support various departments and initiatives. Some duties require direct supervision and guidance from a licensed peace officer to ensure legal and safety compliance.

Basic Performance Expectations of all Todd County Staff 

• Serves as a positive example to other County personnel with regard to workplace actions, decisions, work skills, attitude and adherence to workplace policy and procedures.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills, is honest, fair and dependable.
• Embodies teamwork and cooperation within and across County departments and with the public.
• Communicates effectively with the Department Head and keeps supervisor apprised of important matters ongoing in the department.
• Respect all colleagues, co-workers, board members and the public and lead those around you to do the same.
• This position requires regular and timely attendance in accordance with the department schedule.
• Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

The following duties are normal for this position. These duties are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required as assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist in boat and water patrol operations.
• Support jail staff with daily activities and administrative functions.
• Collaborate with staff in evidence collection, logging, and storage procedures (under supervision of a licensed peace officer).
• Participate in surveillance on special cases (under supervision of a licensed peace officer).
• Aid in the transport of inmates (as an observer or assistant under direct supervision).
• Scan and organize files to assist the Records Department.
• Work on special assignments, such as compliance checks and property checks, as assigned by Sheriff or Chief Deputy.
• Provide support in ongoing investigations, including data entry, research, and evidence documentation (under supervision of a licensed peace officer as needed).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Basic understanding of criminal justice system and law enforcement procedures
• Knowledge of confidentiality standards and data privacy practices
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and protocols accurately
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general office equipment
• Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to adapt to different work environments (office, jail, field, etc.)
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity
• Physical ability to assist in field activities such as water patrol or property checks
• Ability to maintain composure and respect when interacting with inmates or members of the public

Physical Requirements

This work requires the regular exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of over 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and reaching with hands and arms, frequently requires standing, walking, pushing or pulling and lifting and occasionally requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and tasting or smelling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, frequently requires exposure to vibration and occasionally requires working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock, working with explosives, wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Salary : $15