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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 Summer 2025 semester, all required application materials must be submitted to the Crime Scene Unit Supervisor by April 2, 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

Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA

Demonstrate high moral character, personal integrity, and a clean background, including a favorable credit history

Have a working knowledge of word processing and computer programs

Due to the competitive nature of this internship, only one student will be selected for the 12-week program. The internship is unpaid and may be completed on a full-time (30-40 hours per week) or part-time (16 hours per week) basis, with flexibility to accommodate class schedules.

This internship offers a valuable learning experience for students interested in the field of forensic science and law enforcement. If you are motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

 

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.

Authorization for Release of Information
Ride Along Application & Liability Release
Confidentiality Agreement

Internship Application:

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Pre-Screening Questions

Have you ever committed, been charged or convicted of a felony?*
Have you ever committed, been charged or convicted of a DWI in the past five (5) years?*
Have you used marijuana within the past two (2) years?*
Have you ever committed, been charged or convicted of four (4) or more misdemeanor crimes in the past?*
Have you committed, been charged, or convicted of any SERIOUS misdemeanors within the past five (5) years?*

Internship Responsibilities

Internship Responsibilities of the Student Intern:
As the student intern enters the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office he/she is expected to assume, as much as possible, the role of a regular staff member. These responsibilities include:
1. Adhering to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior.
2. Adhering to company policies governing the observation of confidentiality and the handling of confidential information.
3. Assuming personal and professional responsibilities for his/her actions and activities.
4. Maintaining professional relationships with company employees, customers and so forth.
5. Utilizing a courteous, enthusiastic, open minded, critical approach to policies and procedures within the profession.
6. Relating and applying knowledge acquired in the academic setting to the sheriff’s office setting.
7. Developing a self-awareness in regard to attitudes, values, behavior patterns, and so forth that influence work.
8. Preparing for and utilizing conferences andother opportunities of learning afforded in the sheriff’s office.
9. Being consistent and punctual in the submission of all work assignments to the Crime Scene Unit Supervisor.
10. To follow guidelines set forth by the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office Dress Code by presenting myself in an orderly and professional manner. Dress appearance will be clean, free of wrinkles and worn neatly at all times. Faded, worn, damaged, or tight-fitting clothing is not permissible. Either business casual or BDU pants with a collared shirt will be dependent upon the activities scheduled for the day.
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