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Intern - Investigations

Arapahoe County Attorney

Intern - Investigations

Littleton, CO
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Intern - Investigations Salary $0.00 Annually Location 80112, CO Job Type Seasonal/Variable Department Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office Job Number 2018-ININVES Closing 6/15/2018 11:59 PM Mountain * Description * Benefits * Questions Description Anticipated Length Of Internship: July

    • September 2018 (minimum of 12 weeks) Hours: Flexible. Commensurate with individual credit requirements. You are welcome to apply for current consideration or apply and indicate future availability (if not available for the July - September time). The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, Investigation Services seeks an intern to support numerous projects. The Criminal Investigation Intern is a qualified undergraduate or graduate student (all majors welcome) with an interest in learning about the criminal justice system. The goal of the internship is to provide the student a meaningful internship experience in the function and work of law enforcement from the perspective of the Criminal Investigations Section. Under general supervision of an Investigations Section POST Certified Investigator, this position will perform a variety of administrative and operational duties in support of the Sheriff's Office operations. Administrative and operational duties may include case follow-up, writing Supplement reports, reviewing transcriptions and assist in reviewing audio, visual evidence, cataloging and other similar tasks as directed by a POST Certified Investigator. This position will assist with routine, non-hazardous law enforcement duties for which a deputy is not required. Investigations Intern does not respond to in-progress crimes, interact with suspects, or get involved in volatile situations. Connect With Us! #Work4ArapSO / ArapahoeSO? Duties EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential function of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required:
    • Assist with collection of records. * Transfer information to Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) forms for approval by an investigator. * Assist investigators with case follow-up. * Review cases and transcripts. * Job shadow investigators. * Learn about the ACSO role in the criminal justice system. * Learn about the criminal justice system by attending trials on an as needed basis. * Assist investigators by writing supplemental reports. * Conduct special studies and projects at the direction of Sheriff's Office Staff. * Assist deputies or criminalists with the packaging and storage of evidence. * Operates computers and standard office equipment including commonly used computer software programs. * Performs routine office tasks such as preparing recurring reports, typing, filing, faxing and photocopying. * Maintains regular and acceptable attendance at such level as determined at the Sheriff's Office discretion. * Interacts effectively with others. * Performs other duties as assigned. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: * Dependability. * Ability to work independently. * Knowledge of rules of evidence. * Ability to operate computers and commonly used computer software programs, as well as any other standard office equipment as required by position. * Ability to apply sound reasoning and decision-making. * Ability to interact in a professional manner with all staff. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Sheriff's Office personnel, internal/external vendors, other law enforcement officials and the general public. * Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English. Requirements REQUIRED EXAMINATIONS: The screening process for any position within the Sheriff's Office may include written test(s), an oral interview, skills test(s) and/or other selection methods designed to measure applicants' ability to perform the essential functions of the job they are seeking. The required tests include: * Polygraph Exam * Background Investigation This will include, but is not limited to contact with the applicant's former employers, associates, neighbors and other pertinent sources. Applicant's military history, school records, police records and driving record will also be investigated. All examinations are conducted by qualified/licensed individuals designated by the Sheriff's Office at the Sheriff's Office expense. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Currently enrolled in a degree program (graduate or undergraduate) in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Corrections, Social Work, Paralegal, Psychology or other related fields (other majors accepted on case by case basis). PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time. Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time. Constantly: Activity exist more than 2/3 of the time. * Occasional use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery, and writing utensils. * Constantly involved in oral and auditory interaction, enabling interpersonal communication, including automated devices such as the telephone and radio. * Spends 70% of the time sitting, and 30% either standing or walking while on the job. * Occasionally pushes, pulls, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, reaches, handles, and feels. * Frequently uses visual capacity including depth perception and peripheral vision enabling completion of required field and office duties. * Occasionally lifts or carries up to 20 lbs. when moving office supplies, files, evidence or found property. JOB-RELATED CONTACTS: Contacts generally include Sheriff's Office staff, other governmental agencies and the public. Information given and received is often of a critical and confidential nature. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is generally performed to a standard office setting with occasions that may require driving in non-emergent situations. BIOHAZARD NOTICE: This position has been determined to be a MINIMAL exposure risk to "biohazards" associated with blood-borne pathogens HIV (aids), HBV (hepatitis B) virus, and airborne transmissions of TB (tuberculosis). Members are advised that exposure to a "biohazard" may result in severe illness or death. Members are required by agency policy to use protective equipment and clothing. Inoculation may be required to prevent or treat exposures to "biohazards". Supplemental Information YOU MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT VALID EMAIL ADDRESS FOR APPLICATION STATUS NOTIFICATIONS (only one email address is accepted by the system). APPLICANT DISQUALIFICATION FACTORS: Applicants are advised that areas for disqualification from further consideration include, but are not limited to, the following: * Illegal Drug Use. Applicants who have recent illegal drug usage will be disqualified. * Recent drug use includes marijuana within 1 year and all other illegal drug use within the past 5 years. * All other illegal drug use will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. * Any felony conviction * Driving Record * Outside activities which may be deemed a conflict of interest * Revelation or discovery of assaultive behavior * Documented record of prior work performance * Unsuccessful completion of any basic requirement * Inability to perform the essential functions of the position * Police history - type, frequency and nature of contacts(s). * Providing false or misleading information during the application / selection process. It is the policy of the Sheriff's Office to not discuss the reasons why applicants were not selected for hire. There is no flexibility to this policy. Applicants may be notified of their disqualification at any point in the selection process. If you receive such a notice, it simply means that you do not meet our standards at this time. Receiving this notice does not indicate that you are ineligible to apply with other agencies. This job announcement does not constitute a contract of employment. Should there be any discrepancy or error in this job announcement, the applicable policy or pay rate will apply. The Sheriff's Office retains the right to amend this job announcement at any time without notice. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, who fully supports and complies with ADA. EOE M/F/D/V Should you require an accommodation to apply for this position please contact Human Resources. There are no benefits or paid time off for this position. Agency Arapahoe County Address 5334 S. Prince Street Littleton, Colorado, 80120 Phone (303) 636-1729 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/arapahoe/default.cfm
  • Industry
    Government Administration