Dept of Corrections and Community Supervision
PO Box 208Alden, NY , NY 14004
E-Mail: alyson.comerford@doccs.ny.gov
Phone: (716) 239-0132
Division/Unit: Office of Special Investigations
Web Site:
www.doccs.ny.gov
Student Intern (ID: 107641) for Fall 2019
Agency/Facility
Alden, NY , NY 14004
E-Mail: alyson.comerford@doccs.ny.gov
Phone: (716) 239-0132
Proposal Information
Description:
The NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) Office of Special Investigations (OSI) is the investigative arm of DOCCS, whose mandate is to investigate allegations of criminal activity related to DOCCS and any other wrongdoing within DOCCS. This includes investigations into criminal behavior by DOCCS' inmates, parolees, employees, visitors, volunteers, or contractors; physical or sexual abuse; drug trafficking; contraband possession; staff misconduct and corruption; and suspected terrorist activities. Interns will be assisting investigators with interviews at correctional facilities, gathering of required documents, note taking, preparation and review of reports, be assigned various tasks to support investigations, as well as partake in tours of correctional facilities in their assigned hub. Students should be available 8 - 40 hours per week.
Skills:
Strong communication/writing skills
Demonstrate professionalism
Strong work ethic
Internship Areas: Criminal Justice/Corrections
Logistical Information
Payment? Unpaid
Number of Hours: 1 - 9
Location: Erie
Number of Interns Needed: 3
Desired Candidate Profile
Preferred Standing Graduate Student
Minimum Standing: Junior
Degree Concentrations: Criminal Justice/Homeland Security