Criminal Justice Internship - Summer/Fall 2026

Criminal Justice Internship - Summer/Fall 2026

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Criminal Justice Internship - Summer/Fall 2026

Location

Des Moines - 50314 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Internship

Job Number

26-02250

Agency

225 Corrections - Community Based Corrections - Des Moines

Opening Date

02/19/2026

Closing Date

3/31/2026 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-DNP

Point of Contact

doc5thinterns@iowa.gov

To Apply

Please submit a completed application via the Government Jobs website and attach a current resume and college transcripts.

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Job Description

The 5th District has exciting Criminal Justice internship opportunities for Summer and Fall 2026. This role offers students practical learning opportunities within the community-based corrections system. Interns will gain exposure to probation and court operations, legal processes, and public service while supporting Probation/Parole Officers and other district staff. Please note that these internship opportunities areunpaid.

Key Responsibilities

• Learning supervision processes of adult and/or juvenile clients
• Observing and conducting interviews and ongoing supervision meetings
• Monitoring compliance with probation conditions, including employment, treatment, restitution, and community service
• Performing risk and needs assessments and helping develop supervision plans
• Learning about victim services and the process of keeping victims safe
• Observing pre-sentence investigations and reports for the court
• Maintaining detailed case notes and accurate electronic records
• Collaborating with staff mentor, treatment providers, law enforcement, judges, and community agencies
• Addressing probation violations and learning how to write violation reports or court recommendations
• Attending court proceedings, trials, and hearings
• Referring clients to appropriate treatment, educational programs, or support services

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must be currently enrolled at an accredited educational institution
• Preferred majors/coursework include, but are not limited to, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, Law, Political Science, or Public Administration
• Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and follow instructions
• Comfortable being in a criminal justice environment

Internship Details

• Hours:Up to 20 hours/week (Flexible based on student needs)
• Location:Des Moines or other agreed upon location (we cover 16 counties)
• Start Date:May 2026 (Summer Experience) or September 2026 (Fall Experience)
• Pay:Unpaid (professional experience)
• Application Deadline: March 31, 2026 (Summer Experience) or July 31, 2026 (Fall Experience)

To apply, please submit a completed application via the Government Jobs website and attach a current resume and college transcripts.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants for positions in this class must be currently enrolled students in a degree program at an accredited educational institution, as determined by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services ? Human Resources Enterprise.

For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class\_and\_pay/JobClassDescriptions/AdministrativeIntern-00705.pdf) .

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Which semester are you interested in joining us?

• Summer 2026 (May-August 2026)
• Fall 2026 (September-December 2026)
• Spring 2027 (January-April 2027)

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What is your current major or area of study?

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How did you hear about our internship program?

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How many college credits will you have completed by the start date of this internship?

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Will this internship be for college credit?

• Yes
• No

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I understand that a complete application requires me to upload my current resume and college transcripts.

• Yes
• No

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Employer

State of Iowa

Agency

225 Corrections - Community Based Corrections - Des Moines

Address

1000 Washington Ave

Des Moines, Iowa, 50314

Website

https://doc.iowa.gov/find-facility/fifth-district

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