| Location | Elk River, MN |
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
2026-01753
Department
Community Corrections
Opening Date
09/16/2026
Closing Date
10/15/2026 11:59 PM Central
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 January 2027.
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 October.
This position in not benefit eligible.
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This internship requires the candidate to be pursuing a Bachelors Degree and commit to 400 hours. Do you meet this requirement?
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Have you completed an internship previously?
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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".
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What year of school are you currently enrolled?
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What year are you expecting to graduate?
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What field of study are you currently enrolled in?
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What college or university are you currently enrolled in?
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Winter 2027 (starting in January) is our target for this internship. Would this work for you?
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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.
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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.
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