Summer Intern - Applicant Investigation Unit (AIU)

Job Description

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City’s evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts.

The New York City Department of Correction is committed to providing care, custody, and control of individuals accused of crimes or convicted and sentenced to one year or less of jail time. The Applicant Investigation Unit plays a crucial role in conducting thorough background investigations on potential correctional officer candidates, utilizing a variety of investigative methods and practices. The NYCDOC's Applicant Investigation Unit is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Summer Intern. The intern will assist in streamlining the Unit's records management projects and contribute to the overall efficiency of operations. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a vital component of the correctional system.

Key Responsibilities:
- Collect, analyze, scan, and organize data related to personnel management.
- Assist in the preparation of reports pertaining to various projects.
- Perform data entry and updates as necessary to maintain accurate records.
- Sort and distribute mail within the department.
- Support the team with additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

SUMMER COLLEGE INTERN - 10234

Qualifications

As of June of the Program year the prospective intern must be a student matriculated in a college or be a recent college graduate (winter/spring term of the Program year).
NOTE: Appointment to this title is only valid for the duration of the Program, June - August each year.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.