Student Internship Program
This is a non-paid internship opportunity for students currently enrolled at college or university. The goal of the internship program is to provide structured work experience under the supervision of trained professionals for students interested in a career in the community corrections field.
The Internship Program requires a commitment of a minimum of ninety (90) hours and students are expected to work a minimum of eight (8) hours per week. In addition, it requires a signed internship contract with the student's school (if academic credit is desired by the student) and Probation, an internship application, completion of a background process, completion and return of specific forms, and attendance at some mandatory county and departmental training.
Internship applications will be accepted year-round. To apply for the Intern Program, please complete the Probation Intern Application form below.
Contact: Lisa Rivera, Supervising Deputy Probation Officer, Professional Standards Unit, and Internship Program Coordinator
Phone: (805) 788-2115
Email [email protected].
FAQs
Internship applications will be accepted year-round. To apply for the Intern Program, please complete the Probation Intern Application form on the Department’s website.
Interns will report to assigned units in the Probation Department’s Adult and Juvenile Divisions following completion of orientation and initial training. Probation professionals in the units of assignment will provide additional job specific training and day-to-day oversight and support. Interns will be provided with a tour of Probation Department facilities, including Juvenile Hall, and will have the opportunity to shadow Juvenile Services Officers and/or participate in a ride-along with Deputy Probation Officers.
- Contacting juvenile and adult probationers and their families
- Entering case notes and learning a variety of case management practices
- Working with the youth in the Department’s residential treatment program (Coastal Valley Academy)
- Contacting service providers and gathering necessary information to include in reports
- Submitting referrals
- Assisting Probation Officers in reviewing and summarizing police reports
- Contacting victims and creating and sending victim letters
- Writing court reports
- Reviewing monthly reports and other case file documentation
- Data entry in case management system
- Attending meetings and training as assigned
- Additional duties as assigned
The Internship Program requires a commitment of a minimum of ninety (90) hours and students are expected to work a minimum of eight (8) hours per week. In addition, it requires a signed internship contract with the student's school (if academic credit is desired by the student) and Probation, an internship application, completion of a background process, completion and return of specific forms, and attendance at some mandatory county and departmental training.
It is expected that interns conduct themselves in a professional and responsible manner, including being on-time, dressing appropriately in business casual attire, and displaying a willingness to learn.
