Sheriff's Office Intern / Community Service Officer Interns

The Washington County Sheriff's Office is hiring Community Service Officer Interns. Individuals interested in law enforcement have the opportunity to gain experience with the Washington County Sheriff's Office as a Community Service Officer-Intern are encouraged to apply. The Community Service Officers Interns provide patrol services and other duties as assigned to the citizens of Washington County. Diverse and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Internship applied toward school credit, preferably in the Criminal Justice field
Effectively manage stressful situations and remain calm during emergencies
Work independently and exercise sound judgement in enforcing ordinances using judgment and discretion in accordance with established policies and procedures
Communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively with a wide variety of individuals and write accurate reports.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma
Possess a valid driver's license or have the ability to obtain
Successfully pass a background investigation
Anticipated Hiring Rate:$21.00
Hours/Days: Up to 40 hours per week, to include weekends as needed. The total hours worked is not to exceed a 400-hour internship to be concluded by December 31, 2023. Hours and days worked per week is flexible, based upon the needs of both the agency and the intern.
Community Service Officers perform duties indoors and outdoors in all types of weather. Individuals interested in law enforcement have the opportunity to gain experience with the Washington County Sheriff's Office as a Community Service Officer-Intern. Community Service Officers provide patrol services and other duties as assigned to the citizens of Washington County. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma
• Possess a valid driver's license or have the ability to obtain
• Successfully pass a background investigation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Internship applied toward school credit, preferably in the Criminal Justice field
• Effectively manage stressful situations and remain calm during emergencies
• Work independently and exercise sound judgement in enforcing ordinances using judgment and discretion in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively with a wide variety of individuals and write accurate reports.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Community Service Officers perform duties indoors and outdoors in all types of weather.

Hours/Days: Up to 40 hours per week, to include weekends as needed. The total hours worked is not to exceed a 400-hour internship to be concluded by December 31, 2023. Hours and days worked per week is flexible, based upon the needs of both the agency and the intern.

This job description is intended to describe the kinds of tasks and the level of work difficulty being performed by people assigned to this classification. The list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required by personnel so classified. The County retains the discretion to add or change the contents of this job description at any time.

Respond to non-emergency calls for service, assist with motorist assists, and vehicle lockouts
Enforce City/County ordinances and assist in the enforcement of animal control ordinances
Assist deputies on scenes with traffic control
Transporting assets by trailering boats, camera trailers, etc.
Participating in community engagement activities
Monitor and empty medication drop boxes

Perform other duties as assigned.

Employment Type: Part Time