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College Internships (Unpaid)
The McHenry County Sheriff's Office grants internship
opportunities to college students who are completing a curriculum
focused on Criminal Justice, or Law Enforcement
Administration.
To be considered:
- Applicants must be over 18 years of age
- Applicants must be a student in good standing with
a recognized College or University
- The internship must be a requirement of the curiculum
- The internship must require a minimum of 200 contact hours
- Applicant must be able to pass a background investigation
including, but not limited to; a criminal history check, and a
check of references.
- Applicant must submit to an oral interview.
The application packet must contain:
- A completed Sheriff's Office application. In the
"position applying for" put "Internship" followed by the
semester you would like to complete the internship in.
Application Form
- A letter of recommendation from your school's internship
coordinator. The letter must identify you as a student in
good standing, currently enrolled in curriculum focused on Criminal
Justice or Law Enforcement Administration, and must state that the
internship is required for completion of the course of study.
- A document which details your school's internship
requirements.
The McHenry County Sheriff's Office typically grants four
internships per semester. Internships are primarily observational
in nature and provide the student with an in depth experience into
the operation of the Sheriff's Office. Interns will observe
all major operational and support functions with the Sheriff's
Office, and may also spend time with the Coroner's office.
For additional information regarding college internships please
call 815-338-2144 and ask for the Special Services Bureau.
Paid Internships (arranged through workforce prep)
Once you have demonstrated work readiness, a paid internship can
provide you with an opportunity to earn money while gaining work
experience and new skills. A Youth Workforce Specialist will work
with you to determine what type of work site best fits your needs
and interests. Once you begin your paid internship, your Youth
Workforce Specialist will remain in close contact with your work
site supervisor and you to monitor your progress and help you
realize your goals.
How Our Participants Benefit from Workforce Prep
"I've learned a lot. Before going to your classes, I would
have never sent anybody a thank you letter after an interview. I
learned how presentation is extremely important. As you can see,
the way I have dressed has changed. I feel like the program has
given me an edge. I am better suited for the world. When a person
takes the program seriously, their chances of being successful in
life are exponentially increased." - JS
"McHenry County Workforce Network has helped me to build
confidence and obtain very useful work skills, such as proper
behavior in a work environment. Workforce Network also is hleping
me to decide on career options for the future, which is a big help
for me." - JF
"McHenry County Workforce Network has helped me to not
only gain confidence in myself, but also has given me the courage
to go out and find a job. My experience has helped me accomplish
some things I didn't think were possible in my life. A job,
confidence, more friends, courage and hope have also made me a
stronger person. Workforce Network field trips, work sheets, guest
speakers and staff have made my life change. I will now and
forevermore remember McHenry County Workforce Network." - AG
"What I have learned through the program is: I have more
skills than I thought I had; I am able to work other other people
as a team; and that I must keep striving to better myself." -
IV