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Job Description
Description
Charleston County Sheriff’s Office
2026 Summer Internship Program
Dates: June 1-July 2, 2026
The College Student Internship provides qualified students with practical work experience that complements their academic course work, as well as course credit (if approved by the college or university). The College Student Internship is designed to provide students studying Criminal Justice with an opportunity to integrate theory and practice. The internship is a paid, non-sworn position that carries from 8 hours to 24 hours per week, as agreed upon by the Charleston Count Sheriff’s Office, intern, and college/university (if applicable). Students gain valuable work experience, on-the-job training, and have an opportunity to develop a professional networking base for future positions in government service or law enforcement. All the requirements must be agreed to by the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, the intern applicant, and the college/university (if applicable) before the internship starts.
As an intern your essential job function will be to learn, assist and complete tasks in the areas of Operations Division, Investigations Division, Judicial Division and the Administrative Services Division and earn $20.00 an hour.
Please know that all assessments will be scheduled with the internship candidate and the CCSO schedules in mind.
Apply: www.ccsojobs.com
Keyword: Internship
You can also contact Sgt. Hairfield @ 843-529-5319 or ehairfield@charlestoncounty.org
APPLICATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, 31 DECEMBER 2025.
Duties and Responsibilities
Please know that this internship requires some agility and physical strength, such as moving in or about construction sites or over rough terrain or standing or walking most of the work period. Occasionally, work may require lifting heavy objects and carrying them (up to 60 Lbs.). There may be a need to stretch and reach to retrieve materials. Usually, the work will require extended physical effort over a significant portion of the workday.
Minimum Qualifications
To be considered for the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office internship program, you will need to complete the following:
1.Interview Panel
2.Personal & Professional References must be in good standing with college/university.
3.Polygraph
4.Drug Screening/Credit Check
This is a temporary position and no benefits are associated with it. -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Charleston County Government
Show moreCharleston County Government has over 2500 employees working in more than 40 different departments across the County. Employees embody excellent customer service, trust, and commitment to the community. Our diverse team works hard to provide effective government services to the citizens. Excellent benefits and rewarding work make Charleston County a premier employer of choice. We look forward to you joining us.
Located in the beautiful and historical Lowcountry of South Carolina. Charleston County's rich blend of culture, economic activity, environmental beauty, and historic tapestry makes it one of the most distinguished counties in the nation. A recognized leader, Charleston County is a proud community that strives to protect both its historic treasures and its environment, while still keeping an eye toward future development.
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