About the role#
The Michigan Department of Corrections offers unpaid internships for the Winter 2027 term, running from January through April. This program provides hands-on experience in parole and probation case management within the Field Operations Outstate Territory (Regions 1-8). Interns work alongside staff to support offender supervision and gain insight into a career as a Parole or Probation Agent.
What you'll do#
- Review department policies and procedures.
- Attend court proceedings related to sentencing, arraignments, and probation violations.
- Assist with the development of pre-sentence reports.
- Perform offender home calls and report daily interactions under staff supervision.
- Develop parole and probation violation reports.
- Use the electronic monitoring supervision system.
- Assist staff in facilitating job readiness and support programs.
- Track employment retention and job placement outcomes.
- Provide research assistance and data collection for reentry programs.
- Collaborate with law enforcement, community organizations, and reentry service providers.
- Help administer risk assessments and create case plans.
- Refer parolees to local community resources.
- Complete special assignments as directed by the parole supervisor.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's degree program in criminal justice, correctional administration, criminology, psychology, social work, counseling, child development, sociology, education psychology, family relations, human services, or theology.
- A minimum GPA of 2.5.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to pass a LEIN background check, fingerprinting screen, and pre-employment drug screening.
Location & details#
- This internship is located on-site in Michigan (Regions 1-8).
- This is an unpaid, full-time internship term.
About State of Michigan
The State of Michigan operates as a government agency based in Lansing. It employs over 10,000 people across 18 state departments. The organization provides services to more than 10 million residents. Its work spans sectors like healthcare, law enforcement, information technology, and natural resources.
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