Skillbridge Intern - Sheriff's Office

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Current Employees must use the*
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**** Employee Type:
** Skillbridge Intern (Trainee)
** Department:
** Varies
* * Salary:
** Salary paid by Department of Defense (DOD)
** Overtime Eligibile:
** Yes
* * Job Posting Date Range:
** 03/04/2026 - Until Filled
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* Job Summary:

** This is a developmental opportunity for active-duty military personnel who will be separating from the military in the next 3-6 months. The Skill Bridge Internship Program is designed to provide on-the-job training and experience in the civilian sector to Skill Bridge applicants. Skill Bridge is a Department of Defense (DOD) program that matches civilian opportunities to a military member’s job training and work experience at the end of their military duty.

Applicant must be eligible for the DOD Skill Bridge program, as defined here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).      The Spokane County Sheriff's Office is now placing Skill Bridge Interns in the following departments/units:
Sheriff's Office Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) (for those interested in intelligence / analyst positions).
Spokane County Emergency Management (for those interested in emergency management/disaster relief positions)     Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Fleet Services Division (for those interested in automotive mechanic positions)      If no preference is specified, Human Resources will assist in determining the best placement.
This position will be housed in the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office [herein referred to as Agency] and incumbents will perform and take responsibility for various technical and/or clerical duties, using various computer programs and/or operating technical equipment. Incumbents will also perform general responsibilities inherent to properly maintaining the office of the division where assigned, including handling receptionist duties, including multi-line phones and direct contact with the general public.
Incumbents engage in various work assignments, projects, and activities of varying complexity, structured so the participant has an opportunity to apply principles and theories, explore a career path and gain the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform at a professional level. Participants receive training, supervision, and mentorship from a position housed within the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. Incumbents may take part in professional development opportunities via conferences, seminars, online events, and other means, as necessary.

Positions in this classification will assist clerical support personnel in an office and will be trained to relieve technical and/or administrative superiors of routine office or technical responsibilities. Positions in this classification may work as part of a team; incumbents must have the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships. Incumbents will be expected to be responsible for the flow and completion of work within their assigned unit, within general guidelines, and with full occupational levels of skill and accuracy.

Work is subject to cross-checking and/or general review.
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* Job Description:

** Examples of Duties:
* The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as an exclusive list of all essential job functions performed by all employees in this classification, but only as a representative summary of the primary job functions and responsibilities. Incumbent may not be required to perform all job functions and may be required to perform additional, position specific tasks.
* Provides entry-level to intermediate-level professional administrative services, under supervision of professional staff and/or a supervisor, as appropriate to the day-to-day operating objectives of the Agency, which includes, but is not limited to, the duties listed below.
Undertakes and/or participates in projects and programs designed to develop professional skills and expertise, appropriate to the needs of the Agency.
Assists with and participates in the planning and implementation of Agency projects and initiatives.
Receives guidance, training, and mentoring from professional personnel in planning and carrying out activities…