Sheriff Office Intern

NOTE: Must be an undergraduate pursuing a bachelor's degree or recently graduated with a bachelor's degree by June 2025.

NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public confidence and encourage compliance while providing exceptional customer service.

The Sheriff’s Office serves and enforces court mandates, orders of protection, warrants, decrees, and property seizures. Additionally, the Sheriff’s Office conducts criminal investigations of real property fraud, tax crimes, and the trafficking of illegal and untaxed tobacco products and synthetic narcotics, and monitors defendants referred by the courts for electronic monitoring.

The Sheriff's Office is seeking three undergraduate interns to assist in the day-to-day operations of the Sheriff Administration. Interns will have the opportunity to gain experience and contribute to various projects and develop skills in a collaborative environment.


Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:


- Assist with administrative tasks and office operations, including documentation, record management, and interdepartmental coordination.
- Support ongoing projects related to public safety, regulatory compliance, and initiatives set fourth by the office of the Sheriff.
- Conduct research and data analysis to inform policy recommendations and improve administrative processes.
- Collaborate with the Sheriff's Office staff on drafting reports, memos, and presentations.
- Participate in planning and executing community outreach and public education programs.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of organizational strategies and performance metrics.
- Provide logistical support for meetings, training sessions, and special projects at the request of the First Deputy.
- Write meeting minutes, memorandums, and correspondence as directed by the First Deputy.
- Enrolled in a related field of study such as data science, computer science, or a relevant field.

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.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The student will be asked to sign a Tax Secrecy agreement and should understand the rules that prevent nondisclosure of Department of Finance information.

As of June of the Program year the prospective interne 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.

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.