Skillbridge Intern – Sheriff’s Office
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Job Description
About Spokane County:
Spokane County is the employer offering this SkillBridge Internship. Their website is http://www.spokanecounty.org/employment.
Job Description:
This is a SkillBridge Internship opportunity within the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, designed for active-duty military personnel transitioning to civilian careers in the next 3-6 months. The program provides on-the-job training and experience. Candidates must be eligible for the Department of Defense (DOD) SkillBridge program.
Available Placement Options:
• Sheriff’s Office Administration / Accounting Department: Suited for those interested in clerical, accounting, and financial management roles.
• Sheriff’s Office Real Time Crime Center (RTCC): Geared towards individuals interested in intelligence and analyst positions.
• Sheriff’s Office Regional Training Center (RTC): Recommended for those interested in clerical, education management, and service-oriented roles, especially if considering becoming an Entry Level Deputy Sheriff after the internship.
• If you have no preference, Human Resources will help you choose
Key Responsibilities:
• Performing technical and/or clerical duties using various computer programs and equipment.
• Handling receptionist duties, including answering multi-line phones and interacting with the public.
• Participating in projects and activities to develop professional skills.
• Assisting with the planning and implementation of Agency projects.
• Receiving guidance, training, and mentoring from professional personnel.
• Conducting research and preparing reports.
• Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Creating, updating, and maintaining records and files.
• Drafting reports and managing supplies.
• Assisting with planning meetings and events.
• Responding to inquiries from internal and external customers.
• Assisting with the implementation and maintenance of new software programs.
• Performing other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
• Must be eligible for the DOD SkillBridge program (see https://skillbridge.osd.mil/index.htm).
• No previous work experience is required.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
Preferred Experience:
• Six (6) months of experience using Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
Skills to be Developed:
• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Keyboarding, word processing, and general office practices (filing, indexing, etc.).
• Simple accounting.
• Legal terminology, business English, and grammar.
• Basic computer programs and spreadsheet skills.
Abilities to be Developed:
• Effective communication (oral and written).
• Information gathering, analysis, and presentation.
• Following instructions.
• Understanding and applying concepts related to the area of assignment.
• Working independently and in a team.
• Time management and handling multiple priorities.
• Building and maintaining relationships with colleagues, the public, and other relevant individuals.
• Using various work-related computer technology and software.
• Designing formats to present information clearly.
• Learning law enforcement terminals.
• Learning and retaining complex policies and procedures.
• Performing mathematical computations quickly and accurately.
• Multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Adjusting to flexible deadlines.
