Introduction to the Internship Program
St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office

Position Title: Intern
Division: General Services
Grade: Unpaid
Hours: Typically 16 hours/week
Category: Regular Risk

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Supervised by: Internship Coordinator

Pathogen Risk: Minimal

Primary Purpose

The Internship position provides an opportunity for college students to experience the inner workings of a full-service law enforcement agency, while earning credits towards graduation. Further, the program seeks to enhance the knowledge of Criminal Justice students and those whose career path may support the Law Enforcement Community. Qualified interns will work alongside Sheriff’s Office personnel in the various areas including, but not limited to the Patrol, Investigations, Special Operations, Corrections, and several support functions of the office, such as media relations, publications, and the like.

Education and Qualification Requirements

• Enrolled in a credited College or University seeking a degree
• Be enrolled in an Internship Program through a credited College or University
• Valid Driver’s License
• Highly computer literate
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Duties

• Shadow personnel from various Departments at the agency
• Track and record all intern hours
• Assist with specialty areas as needed – file and/or retrieve documents
• Participate in ride alongs or observations in the communications center, booking area, or corrections control rooms
• Complete a one-page paper describing your time at the agency
• Other duties as assigned

Job Controls and Complexities

• Report directly to supervisor
• Adhere to laws/agency policy/rules/ regulations/SOP/ procedures
• Scheduling of duties should remain flexible and will be coordinated between the intern, the coordinator and the assigned section. The Intern will be informed as to the standards of conduct expected and Intern Coordinator may take disciplinary action, including separation, in the event of an infraction.
• Maintain confidentiality/security of files and information obtained in the course of internship
• Maintain continuity and operational efficiency by accurate and timely dissemination of information to assigned area

Contacts

• SJSO Employees
• General Public
• Other Government Entities

Grade Classification

• Requires Direct Supervision
• Work requires minimal skill and knowledge of business vocabulary and arithmetic
• Does not require independent decision making

Physical Environment

• Work is primarily in an office environment
• Work under high stress situations
• Normal business hours apply; however, hours are subject to vary
• Sit for long periods
• See at normal range or with accommodations
• Hear at normal level or with accommodations
• Speak understandably
• Manual dexterity
• Ambulate independently
• Must be able to provide own transportation to and from assigned area
• Ability to climb up to four flights of stairs
• Ability to work at various levels of stress, and stay calm and professional during any situation
• Frequently grasp/push/pull/bend/squat/lift/carry items up to 20 lbs.
• Occasionally reach above head/kneel/walk/climb/stoop/stand/lift items up to 50 lbs.

Important Information

Regular attendance is critical to the success of this position and assignment and is required of all Agency personnel.

The list of tasks, policies and proficiencies for this position, as well as any statements contained within this page are considered essential. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other employees, or the public. This job description in no way states or implies the listed duties are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her supervisor.

EFFECTIVE: 09/05/2025