Internship Program Summer 2026

Would you like to be a part of an organization that is paving the way to a bright and safer tomorrow? Do you want to be a part of something bigger than yourself? Then the Pasco Sheriff’s Office is the right place for you! 

Pasco Sheriff’s Office is offering unpaid internships to Undergraduate and Graduate students, who are seeking to receive credit for their time with the agency. The agency strives to provide cutting edge experiences that are not only unique but transferable skills within law enforcement and beyond. 

While the interns are spending time in their perspective units, a mentor will monitor the intern’s progress and conduct bi-weekly evaluations to ensure the intern is meeting any goals they set at the start of the program. The Internship Coordinator will send any observations, timesheets, and necessary paperwork back to their respective Universities and Colleges as well as be available for any questions or concerns that may arise during the internship.  

Divisions 

Patrol Operations 

Major Crimes/Economic Crimes/Property Crimes 

Research and Analysis Division (RAD) (this requires at least 225 hours) 

Forensics 

Information Technology (IT) 

Florida’s Forensic Institute for Research, Security, and Tactics (FIRST) 

Public Information/Social Media (Community Engagement) 

Victim Advocacy 

Human Performance 

Emergency Management 

Judicial Security 

Finance (Accounting/Purchasing/Budgeting/Grants) 

Human Resources 

Fleet Services 

Qualifications 

Currently enrolled in an accredited University or College 

Must have strong oral and written communications skills, and be able to work effectively and build relationships with others 

Must have good organization and planning skills 

Completion of the internship application and submit it to the Human Resources team 

Internships can range in hour requirements depending on the unit selected and requirement for the school. 

The deadline to apply for the SUMMER 2026 Semester is February 20th, 2026 and you will need to apply on our website, not Handshake. See below instructions.  

To apply simply go to https://joinpso.com/volunteer-at-pso/ to fill out the application.  Then send a copy of your resume in PDF format and internship letter to  RTirpak@pascosheriff.org . Please ensure your internship letter from your institution states: 

Your degree plan requires an internship 

How many credits you will earn 

How many hours you needed to attain credit for the internship 

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Roxanne Tirpak

 at  RTirpak@pascosheriff.org   727-844-7791 x7648