Corrections Security Caseworker
Open to Upper-level Undergraduate Students

Location:    Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) - Shakopee

MCF-Shakopee is the only prison in Minnesota for adult females offenders who have been committed to the Commissioner of Corrections.  Offender poplation is approximately 500, which includes all custody levels. Gender-specific programming with an emphasis on restorative justice and building offender competencies is a priority.

Internship Description: The intern will obtain knowledge and understanding of how the criminal justice system works in general, specifically related to the area of corrections. The intern will complete initial offender assessments. Observe and report offender behavior.  Prepare offender release plans.  Identify offenders classification level. Investigate offender incompatibility issues. Participate in review of offenders programming needs. Complete written reports regarding offenders participation in facility programming.  Learn facilities security procedures.                

Supervision: Interns will be supervised by a Corrections Security Caseworker.

Requirements:  Interns must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university in a program, which offers course credit for internships.  Applicants should have completed introductory course work in criminal justice, criminology, corrections, psychology, sociology, social work or related field. Intern must clear a security background check and follow department policies and procedures.

Length of Internship:   1 Semester, negotiable and flexible

Application priority deadline date: 
April 1 for Summer session
August 1 for fall session
November 1 for winter session

Note:  This internship is unpaid

Applications will be accepted after these dates until positions are filled