Fall Internship

Internship Program Overview

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for a FALL INTERNSHIP - VOLUNTEER PROGRAM. All applications require a NOTARIZED Background Investigation Waiver and a Hold Harmless Agreement, included in the links provided, and are to be uploaded to your application before submitting. Applications will be accepted until TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2026.

The Internship Program is a 15-week volunteer program beginning SEPTEMBER 8, 2026, and continuing until DECEMBER 18, 2026. Eligible interns may choose to extend their internship at a later date.

The Internship Program offers an opportunity for Junior, Senior, and Master's students enrolled at a local College or University to receive a hands-on experience within a law enforcement agency. Eligible individuals may receive school credit. Interns are asked to complete a minimum of 12 hours per week, dependent on the division assigned. Building hours are 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Monday-Friday (except for agency events).

Hours are often flexible and can be arranged according to a student's academic/work schedule.

Dependent on availability, Interns have the opportunity to be placed in one of the many divisions throughout the agency, including Community Engagement, Criminal Investigations, Digital Forensics (Master's Students Only), Domestic Security, Inmate Programs (Corrections) (BA & MA students), Juvenile Justice, Prosecution Alternatives for Youth, Probation, Professional Development (Training), Recruitment, and Seminole Neighborhood Policing.

• Clerical/analytical work
• Data entry/collection
• Updating files
• Assistance/facilitation of programs/events
• Property follow-up
• Research
• Background Investigations

• Enrolled in a local College or University as a junior, senior, or Graduate student
• Excellent verbal/written skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to complete a 15-week volunteer program
• Ability to complete 12 hours per week or an equivalent of 180 hours in 15 weeks
• Ability to pass a background investigation
• Ability to pass a drug screen and computerized voice stress analysis test
• Must possess, maintain, and submit a copy of a valid state Driver's License
• Must submit a notarized Background Waiver
• Must submit a Hold Harmless Agreement
• Must submit a copy of birth certificate
• Must submit a copy of Social Security Card
• Must submit a copy of an Official College Transcript

Students will gain hands on experience with an opportunity for school credit. While interns will be expected to complete their duties from the Seminole County Sheriff's Office, some intern positions will have the flexibility to work on assignments from locations outside of the office.

Seminole County Sheriff's Office
Human Resources Division
100 Eslinger Way
Sanford FL 32773
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