Internship

 Dauphin County Probation Services is seeking student interns for both Adult and Juvenile Divisions!

These unpaid internships provide students with an opportunity for first-hand accounts and comprehensive knowledge in the inner workings of the PA Criminal Justice System.  Dauphin County Probation Services has long been recognized as a leader among probation departments across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  Dauphin County provides cutting-edge training programs and opportunities for professional development by using up-to-date resources/equipment to assist employees and interns in the performance of daily duties. 

Typical student internships include opportunities to observe the following:

• Observe daily operations of both Adult and Juvenile Divisions.
• Witness Court proceedings including sentencing, revocations, adjudication, disposition, detention and placement review hearings.
• Experience unit functions within each division.
• Gain first-hand experience on how Probation Officers work with offenders in the field.
• Observe Firearms and Defensive Tactic Trainings.
• Observe use of substance abuse screening tools. 
• Learn about Dauphin County’s Cross System Collaboration Process.
• Learn about Community Service projects throughout the county.

Internship Policy
Internship Application

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