Investigative Program

The application cycle for the Spring 2022 semester is now closed. Please check back in late February for Summer 2022 opportunities.

Investigative Internship at the DeKalb County Medical Examiner's Office
 

• Internship Requirements
  • Able to commit to three days per week between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m from January 11 to April 21, 2022.
  • Must complete a minimum of 180 hours over a 12-week period to qualify for course credit.
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher.
  • Background check and drug screen may be required.
  • Proof of Professional Liability Insurance is required.
     
• Applicant Criteria
  • Candidates should be seeking a Master of Criminal Justice, or a related field.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Docs.
  • Knowledge of law enforcement and chain-of-custody procedure.
     
• Internship Objectives
  • Aid investigators with scene and evidence processing on non-criminal cases.
  • Work closely with police, fire, EMS, and hospital personnel to gather information to help determine cause and manner of death.
  • Research emerging forensic science issues.
  • Assist investigators with completing reports, issuing subpoenas, and decedent identification.
  • Provide quality assurance checks to maximize the effectiveness of the medicolegal database.
  • Assist with data entry, tracking, filing, analysis, and modeling. 
     
• How to Apply
  • Complete and email the internship application along with a current curriculum vitae and transcript to Jenna Aungst at jlaungst@dekalbcountyga.gov.
  • The application cycle for the Spring 2022 internship is from October 11, 2021, to December 23, 2021.