Thank you for your interest in the Florida Department of Corrections’ internship opportunities. As you may be aware, the Department is considered a national pacesetter among government and criminal justice agencies and committed to evidence-based and “best-practices” in corrections and government service.
Our interns will be placed under the supervision of a correctional professional who will work with them to develop a meaningful opportunity to utilize their academic knowledge and skills in a professional work setting. Our internships require a commitment of a minimum of one academic semester/term. With the exception of Probation and Parole (40 hrs/week), all placements require a minimum commitment of 20-30 hours per week.
Please also note: Fingerprints and criminal background check will be required.
To apply, please follow the application process below. Complete the attached application (item # 2 referenced below) and include the following with your application packet.
The following five items comprise a completed Internship Application Packet:
Three (3) professional references with contact information (one [1] of which is from the applicant's academic program advisor listed on the application form);
A valid copy of the applicant's drivers' license and insurance card.
Unless specified on the position description form, submit applications to:
Volunteer Services
Florida Department of Corrections
501 South Calhoun Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2500
Once your application packet is received, the required criminal background check will be conducted and we will contact you regarding the next steps in the process.
Again, thank you for your interest in the Florida Department of Corrections.
