Have any questions? Contact us at JPDInternVol@jbazmc.maricopa.gov
The Maricopa County Juvenile Probation Department (MCJPD) offers college students hands on opportunities in a professional Juvenile Justice environment during the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
Students will have the opportunity to learn about the three different bureaus that make up Maricopa County, which is the 4th largest Probation Department in the country.
The Administrative Services Bureau (ASB), Community Supervision Bureau (CSB), and the Detention Services Bureau (DSB) all work together through various evidence-based practices to support youth involved with the Juvenile Justice System.
As an integral part of the Judicial Branch, MCJPD collaborates with many state, county and local government agencies, and a variety of community stakeholders to improve outcomes for justice-involved youth residing in Maricopa County.
Please note candidates must meet these four requirements before applying*:
*Requirements apply to Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Students
Thank you for applying! Our team will review your application and reach out within two weeks of receiving your submission. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at JPDInternVol@jbazmc.maricopa.gov
The Department does not provide paid internship opportunities. If you’re a student at Arizona State University, stipend opportunities are available here.
The internship program starts and ends with the school semester, meaning internships are approximately 4-5 months long. Summer internship opportunities are also available.
Start by contacting your college or university’s Internship Coordinator to understand their specific requirements (e.g., attendance logs, evaluations, learning agreements, etc.). Once you have that information, please share it with the MCJPD Internship & Volunteer Coordinator.
Yes, if you are enrolled in an Arizona college or university, you are welcome to apply.
Yes, interns and volunteers are generally required to be at least 21 years old. However, this requirement may be waived for students with junior or senior standing at the time of their internship.
Internship hours typically range from 16 to 30 hours per week. Interns receiving academic credit should confirm and communicate the number of hours required by their course or program. All other interns are expected to commit to a minimum of 16 hours per week, with the option to work up to 30.
If you are participating through the MCLEAPS program, please note that your internship will require 40 hours per week.
Yes, we understand that our candidates are students, and if applicants can meet the 16 hours minimum, schedule accommodations can be made.
Interns do not accrue formal sick leave, but if you need to miss time due to illness or preplanned time off, you’ll have the opportunity to make up those hours during that semester.
Holiday breaks and academic recesses (e.g., Spring/Fall break, Thanksgiving, Veterans Day, etc.) follow your college or university’s calendar. You are not expected to work on days when your school is officially off.
Yes, applicants may apply for both positions; however, a separate application must be submitted for each role.
Maricopa County Juvenile Probation Fall & Spring interns will have the opportunity to tour various departments across the county. These experiences offer valuable insight into the broader work of Maricopa County and the wide range of services provided to support the community.
