Probation/Parole Intern - Community Supervision

Agency

Adult Correction

Division

Job Classification Title

Administrative Associate II (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC02

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

Start Your Career in Criminal Justice with Hands-On Experience That Makes a Difference! The Department of Adult Correction, Division of Community Supervision (DCS) Wants You – Apply Anytime!

The Division of Community Supervision (DCS) offers a year-round internship program for qualified students seeking to gain practical, hands-on experience in adult corrections. Apply anytime throughout the year!

**** A few Spring internship spots are still available, but we are looking ahead to Summer! Applications are officially open for our Summer Internship Program. Don't miss your chance to be part of the team! ****


Internship Details:
--Schedule: 10-week program (minimum of 16 hours/week; at least 2 days/week)

--Start Dates: Flexible start dates available for all semesters

--Compensation: Internships may be paid or unpaid, depending on the school, placement, student eligibility, and program funding. Regardless of compensation, all participating students will earn college credit. If funds are available, Undergraduate student pay rate is $18.00/hour; Graduate student pay rate is $22.00/hour. Candidates will be notified at the time of final offer if the internship will be paid or unpaid.

--Locations: Opportunities available throughout North Carolina

Required Documents: Before applying, please make sure you have all the necessary documents (listed below) ready for upload. Applications submitted without these documents will be disqualified.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

The Division of Community Supervision (DCS) is responsible for the supervision of all adult offenders on probation, parole or post-release parole supervision and offenders who transfer to North Carolina from other states. Our mission is to protect the safety of citizens in our communities throughout the state by providing viable alternatives and meaningful supervision to offenders placed in our custody. Our primary goal is to accomplish our mission by reaching an equal balance of control and treatment for offenders that will positively affect their behavior and lifestyle patterns.

Summer internship applications are now OPEN! We also have a limited number of Spring internship spots still available. Apply today!

The DCS Intern will have opportunities to experience each of the following:

• Observe and assist with adult offender supervision in North Carolina
• Accompany Probation/Parole Officers in the field
• Assist with offender office appointments to include verifying employment, conducting criminal record checks and completing assessments
• Assist with the preparation of Probation Violation reports, Orders for Arrest and Modification Orders
• Assist with compiling reports on offender activity, court intake process
• Attend probation violation hearings in both district and superior court, observe and participate in discussion and review of cases between the assigned Probation/Parole Officer and the Chief Probation/Parole Officer
• Assist Probation/Parole Officer with daily management of administrative duties and correspondence
• Assist the Chief Probation/Parole Officer with any special assignments and will work with Office Assistants,
• Judicial Service Coordinators and other district staff to observe their jobs and functions
• Observe and assist with conducting investigations

To thrive in this internship role, candidates should possess the ability to:

• Build and sustain positive and productive working relationships
• Manage confidential information with professionalism, tact, and discretion
• Communicate ideas in a clear, concise, and effective manner
• Use sound judgment to assess situations and make informed decisions within their scope of responsibility
• Learn new software systems and applications, department and division terminology and acronyms

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies, Management Preferences:

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Preference will be given to students whose college/university requires this internship for course credit or graduation, those whose graduation date is nearest to the internship completion date, and local vacancy rates.

Please note:
Prior to acceptance into the program, the successful applicant must pass a background check. If you have ever been charged with a criminal offense, you will be required to provide certified and true copies of warrant(s) and judgment(s) for each offense as a condition of employment. This does not apply to minor traffic violations. Convictions do not necessarily exclude you from being hired. The offense and how recently you were convicted will be evaluated in relation to the position for which you are applying.

Eligible candidates will be contacted to complete a Supplemental Questionnaire, which will become part of the application.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of administrative experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Requirements: Before applying, please make sure you meet the requirements AND have all the necessary documents (listed below) ready for upload. Applications submitted without these documents will be automatically disqualified.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university:
  • Undergraduate Applicants: Must be classified as a junior or senior during the semester for which they are applying and pursuing a four-year degree in Criminal Justice, Correctional Services, Psychology, Social Work, or another Human Services-related major
  • Graduate Applicants: Must be enrolled in a graduate-level program during the semester for which they are applying and pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice, Correctional Services, Psychology, Social Work, or another Human Services-related field
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5
• Be in good academic standing with their college or university

Required Application Documents-Must be attached to application:

• Official or Unofficial Transcript-Must demonstrate a minimum 2.5 GPA
• Letter of recommendation from current college advisor (Must be on college letterhead). This letter should confirm the applicant’s current GPA, verify that they are enrolled and in good academic standing, and indicate that they will be a junior, senior, or graduate student during the semester for which they are applying. The letter must also state that the applicant is eligible or will be eligible to participate in an internship through their academic program 
• Character reference letter from a supervisor, professor, or other person with whom the applicant has a professional relationship with 

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Atchemsou Nicole Adjare Sandani

Email:

[email protected]