Crime Scene Unit Internship

The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office is offering a unique opportunity for college students to gain hands-on experience in crime scene investigation through our Crime Scene Unit (CSU) internship program. This program provides an in-depth look at the investigative process, including crime scene processing, evidence collection, documentation, and submission to the North Carolina State Lab for analysis. Interns will work alongside CSU personnel, assisting with a variety of cases, including residential and business break-ins, assaults, drug offenses, property crimes, and death investigations.

To be considered for the Fall 2025 semester, all required application materials must be submitted to the Crime Scene Unit Supervisor by August 1, 2025.  Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be at least 18 years old

Be enrolled in a four-year degree program at an accredited college or university in North Carolina, or be a North Carolina resident attending an equivalent institution in another state.

Additional Required Forms

In addition to the online application, applicants must submit the two forms linked below. Using the buttons, please download these forms and enter your information. At the end of the online application, there will be a space to upload the completed forms.

Internship Application:

The Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office college internship program is designed to offer college age students the opportunity to work within the Crime Scene Unit (CSU) participating in real life crime scene investigations. This program provides the student with step-by-step processing of a crime scene, evidence collection, evidence documentation and processing. Additionally, students will learn what and how to submit evidence to the North Carolina State lab for analysis. Moreover, students will assist with the investigation and processing of a multitude of crime scenes ranging from residential and business breaking & entering, assaults, drug offenses, property crimes and death scenes. This internship will provide valuable experiences in the field of Crime Scene Investigation.

In order to be considered for an internship position with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, you must have all required paperwork turned into the Crime Scene Unit Supervisor by August 1, 2025 to be considered for the 2025 Fall semester. The ideal applicant must be a responsible law-abiding citizen of high moral character and personal integrity; be enrolled in a four- year degree program; maintain a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average; maintain a favorable credit history and have a working knowledge and understanding of word processing and computer programs.

At this time, the BCSO CSU is only excepting one student for the eight-week program. The selection of an intern is a competitive process with the most elite, well-rounded applicants being selected. Applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and currently enrolled in an
accredited college or university in North Carolina or be a North Carolina resident attending an equivalent institution in another state.

Internships are unpaid and are offered as a full time 30 -40 hours per week. Interns are asked to work a set number of hours per week based on the requirement of their class. Hours are flexible, enabling students to work around their class schedule.