Intern-Sheriff's Office

The County Internship Program is designed to offer interns the opportunity to gain experience in a local government setting through different projects of progressive difficulty, while providing for an opportunity to interact with other students in the program and expand their network within Mille Lacs County government.

This internship is scheduled for a total of 67 days or less. For a complete position description, click here. Rate of pay is $18.00/hour.

This position will be assigned to the Sheriff's Office. This job description indicates the normal type and level of work expected of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as apparent or assigned.

• Administrative Services Office: Learn about the basic functions of County government, including, specifically, central service functions such as County Board operations, human resources, finance, and organizational development. Assist with preservation of records, continuous improvement efforts, classification and compensation study, and other miscellaneous projects.
• Community & Veterans Services Office: Learn about health and human services, child/adult protection, child support establishment and collection, Public Health Nurse (PHN) family home visiting, and care coordination for elderly populations. Assist with documentation of case plans and client visits/targeted case management functions in the agency’s record management system.
• Land Services Office: Learn about the functions of various offices, including the Auditor-Treasurer, Recorder, and Zoning. Assist with the preservation of historical records, permits, and real estate transactions, and provide support for elections.
• Public Works: Learn about the functions of a County Public Works Department, including engineering, construction, and maintenance. Assist with project administration, data gathering and analysis, preservation of historical records, and various maintenance projects.
• Planned or current participation in a post-secondary program. Must be 18 years of age by date of employment.
• A valid Class D driver’s license is required.
• An interest in local government and public service with the ability to work independently is preferred.
  
  

Top candidates will be invited to participate in oral interviews.