Student Intern - Undergraduate (Sheriff's Cadet)

About the role

The Marin County Sheriff's Office is seeking current college students to serve as Sheriff’s Cadets. During the school year, interns work approximately 16 to 25 hours per week, depending on availability. The position does not offer benefits.

Responsibilities

• Provide general information and assistance to the public in person or on the telephone.
• Maintain department vehicles.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Support the Patrol Division at large events.
• Aid in marking and towing of abandoned vehicles.
• Assist Investigations Division personnel with crime scenes.
• Aid the Coroner’s Office.

Requirements

• Enrolled in an academic, vocational curriculum, or graduate level program at a college or university.
• At least 18 years old.
• No felony criminal convictions.
• Meet drug standards.
• Able to work evenings and weekends.
• Willing to wear a uniform.
• Possess a valid California Class C driver's license.
• Currently enrolled in college with at least 9 units per semester or 6 quarters (proof required).
• Maintain a GPA of 2.0 or better.

Qualifications

• Service-oriented.
• Knowledge of basic office practices and business English.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand laws, rules, and Sheriff's Office policies and procedures.
• Carry out instructions, analyze situations, and determine appropriate responses.

Skills

• Report writing.
• Traffic control and direction.
• Basic evidence collection.
• Community relations building.

Benefits

Not applicable to this position.

Pay

Not applicable to this position.

Schedule

Not applicable to this position.

Important Information

• For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Joy Fossett at Joy.Fossett@marincounty.gov.
• Background Process: Applicants successful in testing will be subject to a thorough and rigorous background investigation which may include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, interviews with friends, relatives, neighbors and employers; verification of DMV records; and overall employment and education history.
• Drug Use Standards: No use of illegal drugs within the timelines described in the Pre-Employment Drug Use Guidelines. Applicants successful in testing will be given a polygraph examination and/or computerized voice stress analysis and will be asked about illegal drug use.
• Personal Appearance Standards - Tattoos: No tattoo or body art that is offensive, demeaning, or prejudicial to good order shall be visible. Examples of offensive tattoos include but are not limited to those that exhibit or advocate discrimination, those that exhibit gang, supremacist, or extremist group affiliation, and those that depict or promote drug use, sexually explicit acts, or other obscene material.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Joy Fossett at Joy.Fossett@marincounty.gov.
• Background Process: Applicants successful in testing will be subject to a thorough and rigorous background investigation which may include, but is not limited to, a criminal records check, interviews with friends, relatives, neighbors and employers; verification of DMV records; and overall employment and education history.
• Drug Use Standards: No use of illegal drugs within the timelines described in the Pre-Employment Drug Use Guidelines. Applicants successful in testing will be given a polygraph examination and/or computerized voice stress analysis and will be asked about illegal drug use.
• Personal Appearance Standards - Tattoos: No tattoo or body art that is offensive, demeaning, or prejudicial to good order shall be visible. Examples of offensive tattoos include but are not limited to those that exhibit or advocate discrimination, those that exhibit gang, supremacist, or extremist group affiliation, and those that depict or promote drug use, sexually explicit acts, or other obscene material.