STUDENT INTERN - VICTIM SERVICES - UNPAID
Job Location:
Address:
OFFICE OF VICTIM SERVICES
801 East Jefferson Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
https://corrections.az.gov/
Posting Details:
Salary: Unpaid
Closing Date: 09/02/2026
Job Summary:
The Arizona Department of Corrections Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a motivated and compassionate undergraduate student to serve as an unpaid Victim Services intern. This internship provides hands-on experience in the criminal justice field by supporting the Victim Services Unit in its mission to provide information, resources and support to crime victims and their families.
Job Duties:
With the guidance and supervision of the Victim Services staff, the intern may:
-Assist Victim Services staff with administrative and case management support
-Maintain accurate records and update confidential case information
-Observe and assist with victim advocacy services while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality
-Conduct research and compile resource materials
-Assist with special projects, outreach efforts and educational initiatives as assigned
-Communicate professionally with internal staff and external stakeholders under the guidance of Victim Services personnel
-Adhere to agency policies, ethical standards and victim confidentiality requirements
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
-Work in or around correctional environment to include settings where incarcerated individuals may be present
-Maintain confidentiality in accordance with state rules, agency policy and professional expectations
-Follow agency policies, procedures and rules governing professional conduct
-Accept personal and professional responsibility for assigned task, activities and conduct
-Communicate professionally with staff, victims, families, partner agencies, and other stakeholders
-Build and maintain appropriate professional relationships with internal and external partners
-Approach agency policies, procedures and practices with professionalism, curiosity, open-mindedness, and critical thinking
-Apply knowledge gained in an academic setting to assigned projects, tasks and real-world practice
-Demonstrate self-awareness regarding personal attitudes, values, and behavior patterns that may influence professional work
-Prepare for and actively participate in meetings, events, trainings, and other learning opportunities offered through the internship
-Complete projects, assignments, documentation and other internship responsibilities in a timely and consistent manner
-Provide periodic progress reports to a faculty advisor, if required by the student’s academic program
-Navigate online software systems, databases, and basic office technology
Pre-Employment Requirements:
-Undergraduate Student currently enrolled in and pursuing an undergraduate from an accredited college or university
-Preferred field of study to include Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, Justice Studies or another discipline related to public service
-Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation.
-In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Contact Us:
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
