Student Intern

**Job ID:** 40036

**Location:** Community Corrections

**Full/Part Time:** Temporary

Overview

The Orange County Corrections Inmate Programs Internship provides undergraduate Criminal Justice students with the opportunity to gain exposure to correctional programming within a professional government environment. Interns support the Inmate Programs, Reentry and Transitional Services Unit by assisting with administrative tasks, program preparation, research, and operational support. This internship emphasizes professional development, observation, and engagement in initiatives that support individuals incarcerated at the Orange County Correctional Facility.

General Functions

Interns will assist the Inmate Programs and/or Reentry team by providing operational, administrative, and program support that contributes to daily unit functions.

Representative Duties/Assignments

• Assisting with preparation, organization, and distribution of materials for classes, and reentry services.
• Supporting staff with data entry, file maintenance, and organizing documents related to inmate program participation and attendance.
• Observing and co-facilitating program classes or orientations and attending staff meetings to gain insight into correctional programming and facility operations.
• Assisting with tracking program metrics, compiling statistics, and preparing summaries for internal reporting.
• Maintaining inventories of program supplies, handouts, and resource materials.
• Conducting basic research on community resources, reentry services, and best practices to support program development.
• Assisting with scheduling, communication, and coordination with volunteers, vendors, and partner agencies as directed.
• Performing administrative tasks such as scanning, copying, organizing digital files, and preparing program packets.
• Supporting special projects, audits, or quality assurance activities as assigned by the Unit Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Criminal Justice program

Preferences

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite including Excel

Application Deadline

• Open Date: 07/02/2026
• Close Date: 07/16/2026

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

• Pay Grade: 406 - From $16.40 to $16.95
• FLSA Status: Placement based on Education and Experience

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements. For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder. Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number.

*If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Notes

Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.