Intern - Sheriff's Office

Olmsted County has earned the 2023 and 2024 Best Places to Work - Southeast Minnesota designation.

Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience

Current college student pursuing a degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, or related field.

Priority will be given to students that require an internship as part of their 4-year program.

Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver’s license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of March 3, 2025.

Nature of Work

The position offers opportunities to explore different areas and responsibilities related to work as a Deputy Sheriff. Opportunities will include work in patrol, investigations, training and emergency management.  Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

Examples of Work

• Assists and explores investigates complaints, disturbances and crimes and collects evidence.
• Assists and explores responding to emergency and non-emergency calls and provides necessary assistance.
• Learns about civil process and warrants.
• Performs special projects.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Some knowledge of state and city laws and county ordinances relating to criminal acts.
• Some knowledge of highway regulations and what constitutes a violation.
• Some knowledge of current police practices and methods.
• Some knowledge of what constitutes evidence in the prosecution of criminal violations.
• Some Knowledge of Olmsted County roads and geography.
• Some Knowledge of human behavior and social and economic problems.
• Skill in verbal and written communication including documentation through report writing.
• Skill in the use of computers and technology.
• Ability to direct traffic.
• Ability to understand and appropriately respond to mental health issues.
• Ability to act quickly and decisively with good judgment in difficult and stressful situations.
• Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergencies.
• Ability to treat the public courteously and with firmness when the occasion demands.
• Ability to operate all Sheriff’s Office equipment.
• Ability to maintain good character both on and off duty.

Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.