Investigative Program

Investigative Internship at the DeKalb County Medical Examiner's Office

• Internship Requirements
  • Able to commit to two to three days per week between 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Must complete a minimum of 180 hours over a 12-week period to qualify for course credit.
  • 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 Fall 2021 internship is from June 7 to August 2, 2021.