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
2026-01732
Department
Community Corrections
Opening Date
06/02/2026
Closing Date
6/28/2026 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 September 2026.
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 July.
Employer
Sherburne County
Address
Sherburne County Government Center
13880 Business Center Drive NW
Elk River, Minnesota, 55330-1692
Phone
763-765-3001
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