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.
Please check for updates as information is subject to change.
Applications will not be accepted unless indicated on the website.
Last update: January 20, 2012
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Biology/DNA Closed - Not accepting applications |
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Criminal Justice Closed - Not accepting applications |
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Firearms Closed - Not 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
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Forensic Biology/DNA interns will learn the basic support operations of a forensic biology laboratory. Interns will be fulfilling
the equivalent of a lab assistant position for the forensic biology laboratory. The primary job duties will include-but not limited
to- cleaning, autoclaving, inventory, solution preparation, and making crime scene collection kits.
This internship is not designed to prepare an individual for a position as a Biology/DNA Criminalist. The possibility for casework
observation, methods training, and projects will not be a part of this internship; however, these opportunities may be available over
the course of time spent at the laboratory.
Interested candidates should at least be enrolled in or have completed the third year of a four-year bachelor’s degree program in an
area such as biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field. This should include, at a minimum, the completion of courses in
Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Biochemistry. A fundamental understanding of forensic science is encouraged. A fundamental understanding
of general laboratory operations is strongly encouraged.
The Biology/DNA internship is a commitment of a minimum of six months where individuals will be expected to work a minimum of twelve
hours per week. The position is non-paid.
If interested in the Biology/DNA internship please submit the online application, official transcripts, and resume. The official transcripts
and resume may be sent 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
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Criminal Justice
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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 six months. 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.
When new projects become available, the lab will open the application link. Applications will be kept
on file for one year.
If interested in the Criminal Justice internship, please submit
the online application and forward a copy of your transcript to
Jessica.Ramirez@sdsheriff.org or mail to:
San Diego Sheriff's Crime Lab
ATTN: Jessica Ramirez
5255 Mt. Etna Dr
San Diego, CA 92117
If you have any questions regarding the Criminal Justice internship
please send an email to
Jessica.Ramirez@sdsheriff.org.
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Online application currently closed. |
Firearms
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Firearms interns will be exposed to the basic operations of the Firearms Unit. The primary
job duties include - but are not limited to - data entry, filing, and working with the firearms
and ammunition reference collections. Interns should be comfortable around firearms.
The Firearms internship is a commitment of a minimum of six months where individuals will be
expected to work a minimum of twelve hours per week. The position is non-paid.
If interested in the Firearms internship please submit the online application and a resume.
The resume may be sent to
Roland.Chang@sdsheriff.org
or mail to:
San Diego Sheriff’s Crime Lab
ATTN: Roland Chang
5255 Mt. Etna Dr.
San Diego, CA 92117
If you have any questions regarding the Firearms internship please send an email to
Roland.Chang@sdsheriff.org.
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Online application currently closed. |
Latent Print Development
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Latent Print Development interns will undergo extensive training in the many procedures for development of latent prints
on various surfaces. They will also be competency tested to demonstrate that they have understood the training. They will
also be trained in writing reports related to the processing of evidence items for latent prints. The interns will have an
opportunity to attend crime scenes to observe the processing and documenting of crime scenes by laboratory personnel. The
interns will develop and collect latent prints from evidence that has been obtained in the course of a criminal investigation,
document their activities and write reports.
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
ATTN: 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.
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Online application currently closed. |
Trace Evidence
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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 online application and forward 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.
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Online application currently closed. |
