Unpaid Intern - Real Time Crime Center (Spring 2027)

Summary

Unpaid Intern Real Time Crime Center (Spring 2027)

Posting Closes: October 4, 2026

General Description:

The Volusia Sheriff's Office (VSO) Real Time Crime Center Internship Program is a 13-week non-paid initiative which provides an introductory opportunity to students interested in learning about the operational functions of the Real Time Crime Center. Students will be provided with the necessary hands-on experience in crime mapping, intelligence gathering, and project development equipping them with skills needed to pursue a career path in investigative support to law enforcement personnel. This program also provides flexibility to meet academic needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Be enrolled in an accredited college, university, AND maintain an active student status ( completed classes within the past three academic terms) .
• Junior or Senior standing at an accredited college or university PREFFERED.
• Be seeking a degree with a major or minor in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, or related field, and have completed at least one (1) year of course work in that major.
• Have and maintain a minimum 2.8 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 grade scale for undergraduates and a minimum 3.0 grade point average or higher for graduate students.
• Be able to intern fifteen (15) hours or more per week.
• Be able to intern various shifts, including nights.
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Selection Process: The selection process will include a review of each qualified applicant's education and experience and a formal interview in accordance with VSO policies and procedures.

Background Screening: This position will require an extensive background investigation.

May participate in the following functions:

• Participates in scheduled presentations, lectures, training classes, and mock scenarios.
• Observes Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) Specialists and Crime Analysts.
• Engages in hands on learning with core Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) systems.
• Performs introductory crime analysis techniques such as basic mapping and hot spot identifications.
• Completes guided exercises analyzing real world cases with mentor support.
• Assists with operational support activities, such as monitoring radio traffic and updating analysts/officers.
• Conducts data queries and prepares short reports on trends or case findings.
• Performs crime analysis tasks under supervision.
• Develops a specialized research or analysis project with approval and mentor guidance.
• Compiles and presents final presentation of project results to staff.
• Researches, analyzes, and collects information as required.
• Maintains strict security of highly sensitive materials and information.
• Performs some clerical tasks to include data entry, copying, filing, organizing, proofreading, faxing, and answering telephone calls might be required.
• Attends internship program on a regular and consistent basis.
• Must adhere to Federal, State, county, and Local ordinances.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Note: All assigned functions above will be under the direct supervision of a Real Time Crime Specialist or Sergeant.

Status: Civilian

Blood and Viral Pathogen Risk: Minimal Risk

Environmental Conditions:

• Inside work.
• Outside work.

Skills and Abilities:

• Read and comprehend professional and technical journals, manuals, procedures and instructions, memos, letters, evaluations, summaries.
• Write complex sentences relaying information, data and details in summary, opinions, findings.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions.
• Ability to complete assignments within the project time period.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Able to learn law enforcement policies and procedures.
• Abe to provide professional customer service skills to public and agency members.
• Able to properly maintain confidentiality of records and information in accordance with Florida State Statutes.
• Able to adhere to the agency's core values, policies and procedures, and represent the VSO in a professional manner.
• Able to report to the internship assignment timely, consistently, and as scheduled.
• Able to interact effectively with others.

Required Knowledge:

• Knowledge of general project practices.
• Knowledge of professional office setting etiquette.

Physical Requirements:

• Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• See at normal range or with reasonable accommodation.
• Hear at normal level or with reasonable accommodation.
• Finger dexterity for data entry.
• Sedentary position.
• Occasionally lift up to twenty pounds (20lbs).
• Occasionally bend, squat, reach, grasp.
• Utilize a computer/keyboard for extended periods of time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Job Description

Unpaid Intern Real Time Crime Center (Spring 2027)

Posting Closes: October 4, 2026

General Description:

The Volusia Sheriff's Office (VSO) Real Time Crime Center Internship Program is a 13-week non-paid initiative which provides an introductory opportunity to students interested in learning about the operational functions of the Real Time Crime Center. Students will be provided with the necessary hands-on experience in crime mapping, intelligence gathering, and project development equipping them with skills needed to pursue a career path in investigative support to law enforcement personnel. This program also provides flexibility to meet academic needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Be enrolled in an accredited college, university, AND maintain an active student status ( completed classes within the past three academic terms) .
• Junior or Senior standing at an accredited college or university PREFFERED.
• Be seeking a degree with a major or minor in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, or related field, and have completed at least one (1) year of course work in that major.
• Have and maintain a minimum 2.8 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 grade scale for undergraduates and a minimum 3.0 grade point average or higher for graduate students.
• Be able to intern fifteen (15) hours or more per week.
• Be able to intern various shifts, including nights.
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Selection Process: The selection process will include a review of each qualified applicant's education and experience and a formal interview in accordance with VSO policies and procedures.

Background Screening: This position will require an extensive background investigation.

May participate in the following functions:

• Participates in scheduled presentations, lectures, training classes, and mock scenarios.
• Observes Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) Specialists and Crime Analysts.
• Engages in hands on learning with core Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) systems.
• Performs introductory crime analysis techniques such as basic mapping and hot spot identifications.
• Completes guided exercises analyzing real world cases with mentor support.
• Assists with operational support activities, such as monitoring radio traffic and updating analysts/officers.
• Conducts data queries and prepares short reports on trends or case findings.
• Performs crime analysis tasks under supervision.
• Develops a specialized research or analysis project with approval and mentor guidance.
• Compiles and presents final presentation of project results to staff.
• Researches, analyzes, and collects information as required.
• Maintains strict security of highly sensitive materials and information.
• Performs some clerical tasks to include data entry, copying, filing, organizing, proofreading, faxing, and answering telephone calls might be required.
• Attends internship program on a regular and consistent basis.
• Must adhere to Federal, State, county, and Local ordinances.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Note: All assigned functions above will be under the direct supervision of a Real Time Crime Specialist or Sergeant.

Status: Civilian

Blood and Viral Pathogen Risk: Minimal Risk

Environmental Conditions:

• Inside work.
• Outside work.

Skills and Abilities:

• Read and comprehend professional and technical journals, manuals, procedures and instructions, memos, letters, evaluations, summaries.
• Write complex sentences relaying information, data and details in summary, opinions, findings.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions.
• Ability to complete assignments within the project time period.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Able to learn law enforcement policies and procedures.
• Abe to provide professional customer service skills to public and agency members.
• Able to properly maintain confidentiality of records and information in accordance with Florida State Statutes.
• Able to adhere to the agency's core values, policies and procedures, and represent the VSO in a professional manner.
• Able to report to the internship assignment timely, consistently, and as scheduled.
• Able to interact effectively with others.

Required Knowledge:

• Knowledge of general project practices.
• Knowledge of professional office setting etiquette.

Physical Requirements:

• Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
• See at normal range or with reasonable accommodation.
• Hear at normal level or with reasonable accommodation.
• Finger dexterity for data entry.
• Sedentary position.
• Occasionally lift up to twenty pounds (20lbs).
• Occasionally bend, squat, reach, grasp.
• Utilize a computer/keyboard for extended periods of time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V