• Job Description

  Req#: 4372271
  
  Are you interested in gaining valuable work experience in the field of law enforcement? The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for the 2024 Sheriff's Summer Internship Program!

  
  

  The Sheriff’s Office is searching for up to 20 Summer Interns to perform a variety of administrative functions throughout multiple divisions of the office. The 2024 Summer Internship Program will run for 12 weeks from June 3 to August 23, 2024 .

  Interns will work a maximum of 20 hours per week earning $19.94/hour. Work schedules will fall during the standard work week, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is room for scheduling flexibility to be further discussed during the placement portion of the hiring process.

  IMPORTANT NOTE : Candidates selected to fill these internship positions must submit to a thorough pre-employment background investigation prior to receiving a final offer of employment. This process is required of ALL new San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office employees and will involve being fingerprinted.

  • Support the assigned unit/division in its operations

  • Answer telephones

  • Proofread reports and flyers

  • Prepare correspondence and materials for meetings and presentations

  • Enter, analyze, and monitor data

  • Maintain office supply inventory

  • Scan and file documents

  • Develop and prepare forms, records, reports, spreadsheets, and schedules

  • Perform other duties as assigned

  To apply, the following criteria must be met:

  • Candidates must be 18 years of age or older.

  • A high school diploma or equivalent educational certification is required .

  • Applicants should have the legal right to work in the United States.

  • Successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation is necessary for employment.

  • Interns assigned to roles in the Crime Lab, Correctional Facilities, or working with youth will also need to secure a medical clearance.

  
  

  Ideal Candidates will possess :

  • Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office experience preferred )

  • Excellent organizational skills

  • Strong customer service and teamwork skills

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Keen attention to detail

  • Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

  • Desire to learn and share knowledge with others

  • Strong preference will be given to candidates actively pursuing an education or career in law enforcement or a related field .

  Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the “Apply” button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org to apply.

  Interested applicants must submit the following by Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. PST.

  1. A complete County of San Mateo employment application that includes all work and education history.

  1. Detailed responses to the supplemental questionnaire. These questions will weigh heavily in the selection process for these internship positions.

  
  

  The examination process will include a panel interview with representatives from the Sheriff’s Office. Candidates who submit the required application materials and pass the initial round of application review will be invited to a department interview to be held in Redwood City, CA.

  Tentative Interview Dates: Week of March 11, 2024 and/or Week of March 18, 2024

  CONTACT
  For questions about this internship program , please contact Dorothy Brandt at dhalley@smcgov.org .

  For questions or i ssues relating to the application process, please contact Chaten Berry at cberry@smcgov.org .

  County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels.

• About the company

  San Mateo County, officially the County of San Mateo, is a county located in the US state of California.

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