Student Intern- Undergraduate (Extra Help) Sheriff
County of El Dorado Placerville, California
- Location: Placerville, California
- Categories: Clerical and Administrative Support, Internship, Public Safety
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Nov 25, 2025
Job Description:
Student Intern- Undergraduate (Extra Help) Sheriff
Description
DescriptionTHE COUNTY OF EL DORADO
The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.
THE EL DORADO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to providing exceptional public service in alignment with Sheriff Leikauf's Mission and Vision, taking a modern approach to the traditional services of law enforcement, fostering leadership and employee development, and remaining faithful and responsive to the communities we serve.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The County of El Dorado is seeking College Student Interns for the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office.
The selected candidate in the Sheriff's Office will have the opportunity to:
- Provide clerical support and front desk duties in the following divisions
- Coroner
- Property & Evidence
- Custody
- Records
- Opportunities in the Coroner and Property & Evidence Divisions may include hands-on experience!
For a full description of duties and responsibilities review the job description here.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following minimum qualifications:
Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
AND MUST INCLUDE:
****Current full-time or part-time enrollment in an accredited college or university program leading to an associate degree, bachelor's degree, or a vocational certification. ****
Licenses and Certifications:
Some positions may require the possession of a valid Driver's License and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
Special Requirements:
- Applicants under 18 years of age must secure and provide a work permit prior to the start of the internship.
- Students shall work no more than 24 hours per week during the school term but may work full-time during school breaks. The definition of part-time or full-time enrollment is that of which is stated in the educational institution's official catalog.
- Additional education, experience, certifications, or licenses may apply depending upon the internship assignment area.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Apply online by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Jenny Thomas in Human Resources at jenny.thomas@edcgov.us.
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RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.
For more information on the recruitment process , click here.
Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Student Intern. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.
We currently have the following vacancy:
- One (1) extra help vacancy in the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office located in Placerville, CA.
- Extra help vacancies are made to maintain adequate coverage of work for short periods of time at frequent intervals, where employment is of a recurrent nature depending on the needs of the Agency; work may be seasonal, on-call, and/or for a limited duration. Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.
Click Here for Frequently Asked Questions
The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include drug testing; a positive test may result in the revocation of an employment offer.
Prior to conditional job offer, candidates will undergo a thorough background investigation.
As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every five (5) years.
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Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just:
- 40 miles to Downtown Sacramento
- 50 miles to Sacramento International Airport
- 129 miles to San Francisco
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- Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Live Music and Music Festivals
- Local Craft Breweries and Wineries
- El Dorado County Fair
- Placerville Speedway Races
- Farm to Fork Restaurants
- Local Shopping Gems
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This is an extra help/temporary position that does not include benefits.
Closing Date/Time: 12/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific