Probation Operations Intern – Criminal Justice

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Misdemeanor Probation Intern to join the Judicial Operations Bureau. You will assist with probationer check-ins, court documents, community service tracking, and drug-testing operations under supervision.

The ideal candidate is a student in a bachelor's or master's program with strong writing, communication, and organizational skills, who can work independently or in a team to support probation supervision and court proceedings.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in a related field
• Minimum 2.5 GPA
• Minimum 18 years of age with a valid driver's license
• Strong writing and interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Flexible and able to multitask

Responsibilities

• Help prepare materials for probationer check-ins, such as printing court orders, tracking monthly reporting requirements, and compiling lists of delinquent probationers
• Perform general clerical work, answer phones, greet visitors, file paperwork, enter data, upload information and run basic database queries
• Observe or shadow interviews with probationers and take notes on compliance discussions, referrals to community resources, and progress updates
• Participate in staff meetings and training sessions
• Assist with the cashier window by explaining basic payment procedures, providing receipts, and directing probationers to appropriate resources or facility locations
• Coordinate with community service sites and partners to confirm placement, hours worked, and any compliance issues with probationers
• Track and verify community service hours submitted by probationers, including reviewing documentation, entering hours into the system, and following up on completion statuses
• Accompany probation staff to court hearings to learn about violation of probation proceedings, sentencing, and compliance reviews
• Prepare and organize court-related documents, such as compliance reports, violation notices, and files for probationers appearing in court
• Support lab operations by helping with intake paperwork, scheduling random drug screens, and organizing testing supplies and records
• Assist with logging observed collections, labeling samples, and entering test results into the case management system under strict supervision
• Assist in preparing basic probationer status reports for supervisors and/or Specialists
• Assists with authoring affidavits and warrants under the direct supervision and guidance of a specialist or a supervisor

Skills

Strong writing

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's student

Tools

Computers (MS Office)

Job description

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Misdemeanor Probation Intern to join the Judicial Operations Bureau. You will assist with probationer check-ins, court documents, community service tracking, and drug-testing operations under supervision.

The ideal candidate is a student in a bachelor's or master's program with strong writing, communication, and organizational skills, who can work independently or in a team to support probation supervision and court proceedings.