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Job Description
The Job
Calling All Interested Students!
San Bernardino County's Sheriff's Department, Coroner Division has an exciting internship opportunity for students interested in death investigations, law enforcement, forensics, or a field that is closely related. This is a perfect opportunity for students looking to enter the criminal justice field and apply their coursework with this hands-on internship opportunity.
Students will rotate within the Coroner's Division and learn and observe the following:- How to do an effective investigation.
- Observe the operations of working in the morgue.
- Learn how to work with the indigent and unidentified population.
- Learn how to perform clerical tasks associated with the Coroner's office and learn the role of a Public Administrator.
This is an unpaid opportunity with great exposure to the County! Students must be enrolled at one of the following colleges or universities:- American Public University System, Inc.
- Barstow Community College
- Cal Poly Pomona
- California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH)
- California State University, Fullerton (CSUF)
- California State University, San Marcos (CSUSM)
- California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB)
- Chaffey College
- Claremont Graduate University
- Crafton Hills ( San Bernardino Community College Districts)
- Inland Valley Job Corps.
- Maryville University
- Occidental College
- Southern California University of Health Sciences
- University of California, Riverside (UCR)
- University of La Verne
- University of Redlands
- University of Southern California (USC)
- Victor Valley College (San Bernardino Community College Districts)
If your learning institution is not listed, please contact Human Resources.
Student intern positions are temporary positions and do not obtain status as a regular County employee.
CONDITIONS OF THE INTERNSHIP
Background: Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation.
Hours: 120 internship hours for students who do not have a course requirement. Hours will be extended only if the course requirement has a minimum hour stipulation.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Learn more about the Coroner's/Sheriff's internship opportunity by visiting the internship information page .
Minimum Requirements
Must be enrolled in criminology, anatomy, pathology, forensic science, criminalistics, or a closely related field from one of our recognized colleges, universities, or trade schools.
Desired Qualifications
Students are encouraged to provide a letter expressing interest in the Coroner/Sheriff internship program.
Selection Process
Application Procedure:
Indicate your interest in this excellent career opportunity by completing and submitting the online application and supplemental questions by the filing deadline. To ensure timely and successful submission, please allow ample time to complete your application and consider applyingbefore the posted deadline date. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an on-screen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Applications and Resumes will be sent to the department for selection.
Additional Information and Resources:
If you need technical assistance, review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF) .
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process
This position is an extra help position and is not eligible for benefits through the County of San Bernardino.
Closing Date/Time: 6/20/2025 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Bernardino County
Show moreSan Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.
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