The Pima County Sheriff’s Department provides law enforcement services to the unincorporated sections of Pima County. In addition, we maintain and staff the adult detention center which houses inmates for all local jurisdictions.
Internship Available
- Summer - Filled Summer 2026
- Fall - Filled Fall 2026
- Spring - Application for Spring 2027 open
Deadlines
Applications must be submitted a minimum of sixty days prior to the start of the semester to allow sufficient time for background checks to be completed.
Internship Description: Unpaid
The internship program consists of shadowing experienced members of the department as they conduct day to day operations. The intern will be assigned to areas across the department in order to obtain a global perspective of how the Sheriff’s Department functions.
Purpose of the Internship
The internship program is primarily geared towards individuals who wish to pursue a career in law enforcement and will provide the intern with insight into various aspects of law enforcement and the criminal justice system.
How to apply
Contact the Sgt. Marissa Hernandez (Marissa.Hernadez@sheriff.pima.gov). An application will be provided to the applicant via email.
If you are selected for an interview, please review the hours you will be required to report to your internship.
Note: Criminal Justice Studies students are required to complete 3 internship units/120 hours at an internship site.
Did you take PA 393A? The internship prep course with Laureana? If yes, students only have to complete 2 internship units/80 hours at an internship site.