Information Technology Intern - OC Sheriff's Department (Unpaid Intern)

Position **Information Technology Intern** **(Unpaid Intern)** ***The deadline for this recruitment is Friday, July 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM (PST).*** ***Applicants are encouraged to apply early as background investigations for this internship can take two to three months to process.*** ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT The Orange County Sheriff-Coroner's Department is a modern, progressive law enforcement agency dedicated to protecting the peace and enhancing the quality of life for everyone in the County of Orange. The Department provides primary police services to 700,000 residents of 12 cities, the unincorporated areas of Orange County, as well as security for John Wayne Airport, harbors and coastline, public transportation, and courts. The Technology Division is accountable for the IT-related activity for approximately 4,000 employees and more than 320 law enforcement applications. THE OPPORTUNITY Interns may provide staff support with the following projects: - Set up and maintenance of computers and peripherals. - Set up and maintenance of network infrastructure. - Set up and maintenance of security infrastructure. - Assistance with application development and application support. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, or trade school and have an emphasis in **computer science, information technology, or a related field;** or be a recent graduate (within 6 months) who has completed their degree or certification in one of the above fields of study. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must demonstrate knowledge in their chosen field of study ranging from programming, desktop support, infrastructure, networking, or security. Applicants will be considered and placed with respective teams based on the needs of the department and learning opportunities for the applicant. TIME COMMITMENT **Minimum 8 hours per week, in-person**. Hours must be scheduled in 3- to 8-hour blocks of time during regular business hours (Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.). BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO INTERNS Although this is an unpaid internship that does not lead to paid employment or include employee benefits, students and recent graduates are offered an excellent opportunity to: - Build resumes and explore career options - Apply academic skills and knowledge to the workplace - Fulfill college/university internship requirements - Network in their fields of interest with professionals who are dedicated to making a positive difference in Orange County - Intern with one of the premier employers in the region APPLICATION PROCEDURE Applicants must attach a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts to their application. The cover letter is an opportunity for students to describe career and academic goals, to elaborate upon personal and academic accomplishments, and to identify what type of internship experience they are seeking. Learn more about what to include in a cover letter [HERE](https://hrs.ocgov.com/page/cover-letter-procedures). Applications that do not include a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts will not be considered. REQUIRED BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION A background investigation will be completed to the satisfaction of the department. The background may include a live scan, personal history form, financial check, criminal history check, and other items as necessary.**EMAIL NOTIFICATION:** **Email** is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account. **NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.** Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folder…