Intern - Corrections Analyst (Fall)

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

South Dakota State Government in Sioux Falls is offering a Fall internship for a Corrections Analyst intern. The role involves scheduling offenders for release, court hearings, and transports, with responsibilities to process holds and warrants and interpret court judgments.

The internship requires current part-time or full-time student status and at least one year completed in the program, with preference for SD residents and SD institution students.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a part-time or full-time student at time of application.
• By the start of the internship, must have completed one year of their program.
• Preference may be given to junior/senior, SD residents, and SD college students.
• Background check required; drug screening may be conditional upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Schedule offenders for release, court hearings, and court transports.
• Process holds and warrants; interpret court judgments.
• Apply applicable state statutes to ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Maintain strong attention to detail and handle legal documents.

Job description

Session: Fall (September - December)

Position Title: Corrections AnalystIntern

Hiring Manager: Sheila Shatter

Agency: Department of Corrections

Location: Sioux Falls

Minimum Salary: $20.53

*APPLICANT MUST BE A CURRENT PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME STUDENT (MINIMUM OF 6 CREDIT HOURS) IN UPCOMING SEMESTER OR IN THE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING SEMESTER.

Position Description

This position is responsible for scheduling offenders for release, court hearings, and court transports. The successful candidate will process holds and warrants, interpret court judgments, and apply applicable state statutes to ensure accurate and timely processing. This position requires strong attention to detail, the ability to interpret legal documents, and knowledge of relevant state laws and correctional procedures.

These internships are perfect for students looking for case management experience and anyone particularly interested in criminal justice and law enforcement.

Qualifications

Applicant must be enrolled as a part-time/full-time student at a college, university, or technical institute at the time they apply. By the start of the internship, the student should have completed one year (nine months) of their chosen program.

All students are encouraged to apply, but preference may be given to applicants with a standing of junior/senior, South Dakota residents, and students of South Dakota institutions.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

‘An Equal Opportunity Employer’