Student Internship - Fall 2026 at North… · Sarasota

Summary: The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is committed to developing partnerships within the community through their Student Internship Program. This program is designed for university or college students to gain experience in administrative, operational, and support functions while establishing relationships that may lead to future employment. Responsibilities: - Coordinate the Student Internship Program with local universities and colleges - Conduct background investigations on prospective interns - Direct intern assignments within the Human Resources Bureau - Determine the number of students participating in the program based on availability Required Qualifications: - Applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years of age - Enrolled in a two (2) or four (4) year degree program as a junior or senior standing at an accredited university or college - The student must have a 3.0 or higher grade point average on a 4.0 scale - Applicant must be in compliance with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Drug Free Policy and Tattoo/Ornamentation Policy - The student, prior to acceptance in the Internship Program, must submit the following: a signed letter from applicant's university/college advisor requesting placement, a minimum of ninety (90) days prior to the beginning of the target semester - A copy of applicant's official transcripts from all university/colleges attended including present sponsor (Academic probation is not acceptable) - A minimum of two (2) letters of recommendation from applicant's current university/college faculty or staff - A photo copy of intern's current Driver's License and Social Security card - Completed notarized Internship Application, signed notarized Sheriff's Office Release of Liability waiver, proof of medical insurance and Personal Inquiry waiver - Applicant must successfully pass a background investigation conducted by the Human Resource Bureau Background Investigation Unit - Any felony arrest will preclude a student from participation in the Sheriff's Office Student Internship Program - The Human Resource Intern Coordinator or his/her designee will interview prospective intern applicants to determine suitability to successfully complete the program - Deviation from the stated criteria must be addressed in writing to the Administrative Division Commander - Students accepted into the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Student Internship Program do not receive wages or compensation from the Sheriff's Office for said activities and participation - The intern will be required to submit a comprehensive report (APA Style) about his/her internship experiences Required Skills: Background Investigation, APA Style Report Writing, Compliance with Drug Free Policy, Compliance with Tattoo/Ornamentation Policy, Wonderlic Basic Skills Test Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Fall