SUMMARY
The CCSO Internship Program is a community-driven initiative designed to strengthen the connection between education and career readiness. This program is a partnership among students, parents, educators, community members, and the Clay County Sheriff’s Office. It supports hands-on learning through internships, mentoring, and other career exploration opportunities for students interested in law enforcement.
OVERVIEW
Internship Start Dates
- Fall Semester Internships: Begin immediately after Labor Day.
- Spring Semester Internships: Begin following Christmas break.
KEY INFORMATION
- Students are required to complete 3–6 hours per week, as designated by their school. Schedules can be adjusted to accommodate both the student and the Sheriff’s Office (e.g., 2 days a week instead of 3).
- Students must track their hours and have their hour log signed weekly by their site supervisor at the Sheriff’s Office.
POTENTIAL INTERNSHIP ASSIGNMENTS
Students may be assigned to one or more of the following divisions:
- Detention
- Courthouse
- Investigations
- Patrol
- School Resource Unit
- Communications
- Civil Unit
- Transport Unit
- Traffic Unit
- Emergency Management
- Records
- Fitness & Wellness
- Drone Unit / Bicycle Unit
- Training Unit
APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must:
- Be at least 16 years old
- Be currently enrolled as:
- A junior or senior in high school in a Clay County Missouri school; or
- A student at a Missouri college or university
- Have approval from a faculty advisor or their school's Intern Coordinator
- Coordinate through their school’s Intern Coordinator, who will act as the main point of contact
SELECTION PROCESS
- School Intern Coordinators should contact the Community Engagement Sergeant ([email protected]) or a designee to express interest.
- The Intern Coordinator and/or students can submit the below interest form. The student will receive additional information on how to submit the full application.
- After the application is received by Human Resources, an interview will be scheduled between the Community Engagement Sergeant (or designee), the Intern Coordinator, and the student.
- Two interns will be selected per semester.
- If selected to proceed, the following forms will be provided for completion:
- Authorization for Release of Information
- Liability Release Form
- Medical Release Form
- Internship in Criminal Justice Form
- Student Intern Liability Release Form
- Parental consent (if the applicant is under 18)
PROGRAM OPERATION
- Upon successful completion of the interview, background check, and form submission, the intern will receive:
- An Internship ID card
- A tour of the Sheriff's Office for familiarization
- Interns will be given:
- A program schedule
- A map of the facility and designated parking areas
INTERNSHIP INTEREST FORM
Students, or internship coordinators on behalf of students, should fill out the below form to indicate their interest in the program and begin the application process.