Probation Officer - Internship
Sherburne County
Elk River, MN (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
Probation Officer - Internship Location Sherburne County Government Center, 13880 Business Center Drive NW, Elk River 55330-1692, MN Job Type Student or Intern Job Number 2026-01732 Department Community Corrections Opening Date 06/02/2026 Closing Date 6/28/2026 11:59 PM Central Description Benefits Questions Job Summary Sherburne County Community Corrections will provide a professional work experience to individuals enrolled in post secondary education, interested in completing an internship in the field of Community Corrections. Our target start date for this internship opportunity would be September 2026. This is an unpaid internship. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Interns will have the opportunity to learn the aspects of pretrial and post-sentence community supervision, supervised by an experienced probation officer. Interns will have the opportunity to work with defendants/clients in the office and at their school and or home. Work experience may include attending court hearings, completing various court reports, conducting meetings/interviews, and case management. Additionally, interns will learn about Evidence Based Practices and how correctional agencies utilize these strategies to promote client change. This position will have exposure to all aspects of probation, including adult pretrial/supervision and juvenile pretrial/supervision. Minimum Qualifications Community Corrections internship opportunities are available to junior/senior students who are enrolled in a college/university with a criminal justice major or related field that offers course credit for internships. Interns must complete a minimum of 400 hours. Upon an offer and acceptance of the position, interns must complete orientation and training, and abide by all Sherburne County and Community Corrections policies and procedures. Supplemental Information Selected candidates will be contacted via email for interviews in July. This position in not benefit eligible. 01 This internship requires the candidate to be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree and commit to 400 hours. Do you meet this requirement? Yes No 02 Have you completed an internship previously? Yes No 03 If you answered yes to the above question, please list the internship title, location, and dates of employment. If you answered no, type "N/A". 04 What year of school are you currently enrolled? Sophomore Junior Senior Other 05 What year are you expecting to graduate? 06 What field of study are you currently enrolled in? 07 What college or university are you currently enrolled in? 08 Summer 2026 (May-August) is our target for this internship. Would this work for you? Yes No 09 If, during or after your interview, Sherburne County determines that you have been convicted of a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony for which a jail sentence was or could have been imposed, you may be disqualified from this position by operation of law or county policy. I have read and understand this statement. Yes No 10 I affirm that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may disqualify me for consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Sherburne County for up to three years. Yes No Required Question Employer Sherburne County Address Sherburne County Government Center 13880 Business Center Drive NW Elk River, Minnesota, 55330-1692 Phone 763-765-3001 Website http://www.co.sherburne.mn.us