CRIME LAB INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
An internship with the San Diego Sheriff's Regional Crime Lab
is designed to provide an opportunity that will enhance a student's
educational and career development while directly benefiting the
functions of the Crime Lab.
An internship is a non-paid position and will require a minimum number
of hours of work per week. This time commitment will depend on the
requirements of the particular section. Applicants will need to pass a
full background investigation and a truth verification interview. Please
check back for open recruitment periods, as we will not be accepting any
applications until that time. In addition, please feel free to check our
internship hotline at (858) 467-4494 for up-to-date information.
Please check for updates as information is subject to change.
Applications will not be accepted unless indicated on the website or
intern hotline.
Last update: February 01, 2010
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Biology/DNA
Closed - Not accepting applications |
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Criminal Justice
Now accepting applications |
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Latent Fingerprint Development
Closed - Not accepting applications |
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Trace Evidence
Closed - Not accepting applications |
Biology/DNA
| Closed - Not Accepting Applications |
Biology/DNA interns will learn the basic support operations of a
forensic biology lab. Interns will be expected to perform various lab
support duties, where most of their time will be focused. Interns
may also have the opportunity for casework observation, methods
training, and biology or DNA related projects relevant to the forensic
community. The Biology/DNA internship program is a commitment of a
minimum of six months where the candidates are expected to work a
minimum of sixteen hours per week. The position is non-paid.
Interested candidates should at least be enrolled in or have completed
the third year of a four-year bachelor's degree program in a natural
science such as biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field.
This should include, at a minimum, the completion of courses in
Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Genetics. A fundamental
understanding of forensic science is strongly recommended.
If interested in the Biology/DNA internship please submit the completed
General Application, Biology/DNA Supplemental Application, and an
official transcript to
Ashlie.Robinson@sdsheriff.org or mail to:
San Diego Sheriff's Crime Lab
ATTN: Ashlie Robinson
5255 Mt. Etna Dr
San Diego, CA 92117
If you have any questions regarding the Biology/DNA internship please
send an email to
Ashlie.Robinson@sdsheriff.org
Criminal Justice
| Now Accepting Applications |
Criminal Justice interns will gain a broad exposure to the work of the criminal
justice system through the work of a forensic laboratory. Typical tasks
include verifying the status of pending cases in order for criminalists
to prioritize their scientific analyses of evidence and providing
assistance in the preparation of criminal discovery. The minimum
commitment is one semester (or two months during the summer) and a total
of 160 hours. The position is non-paid.
Interested candidates must have completed a minimum of two
years toward a bachelor's degree in criminal justice administration or
related field or have been awarded a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of
Science degree.
The Sheriff's Crime Lab is always accepting applications for Criminal
Justice interns. When new projects become available, the lab will
recruit from current list of applicants. Applications will be kept
on file for one year.
If interested in the Criminal Justice internship, please submit
the General Application and a copy of your transcript to
Ashlie.Robinson@sdsheriff.org or mail to:
San Diego Sheriff's Crime Lab
ATTN: Ashlie Robinson
5255 Mt. Etna Dr
San Diego, CA 92117
If you have any questions regarding the Criminal Justice internship
please send an email to
Ashlie.Robinson@sdsheriff.org.
Latent Print Development
| Closed - Not accepting applications |
Latent Print Development interns will spend the majority of their time developing
and collecting latent fingerprints from evidence that has been obtained
in the course of a criminal investigation. After working their cases,
interns will be expected to write reports and document their activities. They
will also have the opportunity to respond to crime scenes and observe the
processing of crime scenes by laboratory personnel. While infrequent, courtroom testimony
is a possibility, and interns may be required to respond to court and testify concerning their evidence
examinations. Interested candidates must have completed a 2-year degree in a criminal justice
program with semester courses in fingerprints and forensic photography; or, be within
two semesters of graduation. The latent print internship program is a commitment of a
minimum of six months where the candidates are expected to work a
minimum of sixteen hours per week. The position is non-paid.
If interested in the Latent Print Development internship, please submit
the General Application and a transcript to
Linda.Wright@sdsheriff.org
or mail to:
San Diego Sheriff's Crime Lab
Linda Wright
5255 Mt. Etna Dr
San Diego, CA 92117
If you have any questions regarding the Latent Print Development
internship, email
Linda.Wright@sdsheriff.org.
Trace Evidence
| Closed - Not Accepting Applications |
A Trace Analysis intern must be willing to independently work
on a trace-related project like an instrumental or analytical procedure
validation, sample library building, or research. Interested
candidates must have or be working towards a bachelor's degree in a hard
science like chemistry, biochemistry, biology, criminalistics, or
related science focus and have an understanding of basic chemical
principles and instrumental theory.
If interested in the Trace Evidence internship, please submit
the completed General Application, Trace Evidence Supplemental
Application, and an official transcript to
Jeanne.Redeman@sdsheriff.org or mail to:
San Diego Sheriff's Crime Lab
ATTN: Jeanne Redeman
5255 Mt. Etna Dr
San Diego, CA 92117
If you have any questions regarding the Trace Evidence internship, email
Jeanne.Redeman@sdsheriff.org.
