Criminal Justice Program

The application cycle for the Fall 2023 semester is now open. 

Criminal Justice Internship at DeKalb County Medical Examiner's Office
 

• Internship Requirements
  • Able to commit a minimum of two days per week between 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
  • Must complete a minimum of 160 field placement hours in equal weekly increments.
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher.
  • A background check and drug screen will be required.
  • Proof of Professional Liability Insurance is required.
     
• Applicant Criteria
  • Candidates should be seeking a Criminal Justice and Criminology degree, or a related field.
  • Candidates must be in the final semester of their undergraduate studies.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, a positive and open-minded attitude, and a strong work ethic.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking, oral, and written communication skills.

• Internship Objectives
  • Explore investigative practices and procedures within DeKalb County Public Safety as they relate to the Medical Examiner's Office.
  • Gain an understanding of criminal and civil litigation and their differences.
  • Understand the statutory basis for the medicolegal death investigation systems and the requirements to serve as medical examiner or coroner (GA Code: 45-16-20).
  • Learn the importance of professional interaction with families and the public.
  • Aid investigators with scenes and evidence processing on cases.
  • Assist investigators with completing reports, issuing subpoenas, and decedent information.
  • Provide quality assurance to maximize the effectiveness of the medicolegal death investigation case management system.
  • Observe and assist in medicolegal autopsies.

• How to Apply
  • Complete and email the internship application along with a current curriculum vitae, unofficial transcript, and cover letter, including both a brief explanation of why the student is interested in the internship program and express their background in criminal justice and career aspirations to Crystal Lee at cdlee@dekalbcountyga.gov and Julio at jjalicea@dekalbcountyga.gov.
  • The duration of the Fall 2023 Criminal Justice internship is from August 15, 2023, to November 30, 2023.
  • The application period for this cycle is open from early March 2023 and closes at the end of May 2023.