Henrico

Examples of work:

• Supports Officers by filing paperwork, entering data in automated database, contacting providers and meeting with clients as needed;
• Monitors low risk/need clients' progress with court ordered conditions;

Assists with: 

• The intake process for defendants/offenders placed by the Court; 
• Making referrals to community service and treatment providers, and receiving, accepting and assigning transfer cases from other programs;
• Case reviews and closures;
• Directly observes and tests clients for alcohol and illegal substances;
• Collects and processes fee payments and generates receipts;
• Accesses the Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) database (upon certification) to process criminal history requests;
• Enters documentation on each client in automated database and files paperwork in hardcopy file;
• Writes reports to the Court regarding client's status;
• Captures and enters data on Excel Spreadsheets; Provides back-up clerical support as needed;
• Processes court sensitive information expeditiously and accurately disseminates information imparted from customers;
• Regular and reliable work attendance;
• Performs related work as assigned; flexible work schedule to meet department needs.

To be successful in this role the student must have:

• Regular and reliable work attendance 
• Interest to promote public safety and  administer community based corrections programs to rehabilitate individuals through supervision, treatment, education in a structured setting to promote long lasting public safety.

Internships are intended to provide the intern with basic experiential exposure to a field of interest. The intern must bring a strong interest in the assigned department's mission and operations and be prepared to work in a fast-paced environment. 

The intern will receive training relevant to the assigned responsibilities and finish the internship having gained basic experience in various aspects of the operations of the assigned department as well as basic skills and industry knowledge. Internships may include extensive public contact. Internships may be an integral part of a team or may require the intern to work more independently. The intern will also learn how to work in a professional environment and have opportunities to network with department leaders and other professionals in the internship field.

The application process requires you to include:

• Resume with two references and their contact information.

• Cover letter that indicates 
  • Why you are interested in this internship position.
  • At least three learning goals related to the internship
  • Relevant program requirements like the number of hours required, start/end date, deadline to secure an internship, and any additional information that maybe relevant for hiring managers to know related to your internship requirements.  

• Unofficial Transcript with class listing and GPA
  
  

Interns are not entitled to a permanent position at the completion of an internship. The internship is designed to benefit the intern with the knowledge and skills gained through experiences provided during the internship.

A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment (including as an intern), including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.

Education: Pursuing a college degree in a field relevant to internship or post-secondary vocational/technical training in a trade or craft that is relevant to the internship; GPA of 3.0 or better; prefer a college student in the junior or senior year of the relevant degree program; recent college undergraduate;

Experience: Completion of courses in relevant degree or vocational/technical program; relevant job or volunteer experience;

Or: Any equivalent combination education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the internship.

NOTE: Internships for academic credit are for current college students only.

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation (Dept. of Social Services, JRJDC, Juvenile Detention Home)