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HCSO Internship at Harris County Sheriff's Office – Houston, Texas

Harris County Sheriff's Office
Houston, Texas, 77002, United States
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Employment Type:Part-Time

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Applications for Spring 2026 Internships must be submitted by January 2nd, 2026.

Applications for Summer 2026 Internships must be submitted by May 15th, 2026.


As an HCSO Intern, you will gain valuable hands-on experience by supporting various functions within the agency. Depending on your unit assignment, your responsibilities may include assisting law enforcement officers with administrative tasks, conducting research, observing investigations, and contributing to community outreach initiatives. Throughout your internship, you will have the opportunity to learn about the intricacies of law enforcement procedures, protocols, and regulations while gaining insight into the daily operations of the third-largest sheriff’s office in the country. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop practical skills, build professional relationships, and explore potential career paths within the law enforcement field.

Please see the units below that are currently looking for students who are participating in an internship program with their school:

  • Criminal Investigations
    1. Auto Theft
    2. Burglary & Theft/Sex Offender-Registry/Financial Crimes
    3. Cold Case
    4. Crimes Against Children
    5. Family Violence/Victim Advocacy
  • Background & Recruiting
  • Court Division
  • Crime Analysis and Intelligence Division
  • Detentions
  • District Patrol
  • Emergency Dispatch Center
  • Financial Crimes
  • High Tech Crimes
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Legal Services
  • Neighborhood Policing/Community Engagement
  • Training Academy
  • Web Development

  • Must be enrolled in a course-for-credit internship program
  • Must pass an internal agency background for CJIS clearance
  • Must be physically located on-site (No remote work opportunities)
  • Must be currently enrolled in a specialization that aligns with the unit you are pursuing
  • Must have an internship coordinator who is available for contact

  • Preferred if the candidate was interested in future career with HCSO

***This is not a paid internship program***

To be eligible for an internship, your college or university must have an existing memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Harris County Sheriff's Office. If one does not currently exist, we must work with your internship coordinator to have one drafted and submitted for approval before we can move forward with your application.

Job Location

Houston, Texas, 77002, United States

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