IDOC provides staff with not only paid training to do their job but also the opportunities to grow personally and professionally by becoming a trainer, joining a specialty response team, or participating in our Courageous Leadership academy and the Idaho’s Certified Public Manager program.
Enhancing staff wellness is one of our top priorities, and fulltime IDOC employees are eligible for the State of Idaho’s benefits package. These benefits include:
11 paid holidays
Paid training
Paid sick and vacation leave
Paid parental leave
Flex spending account
Employee Assistance Program
Employee wellness
Low-cost medical insurance
No-cost basic life insurance
Student loan forgiveness
Relocation reimbursement*
*Subject to availability and criteria being met.
After 5 years of service, IDOC staff are vested in one of the nation's best retirement systems, and our law enforcement staff are eligible for Rule of 80 retirement benefits.
In addition to the annual base salary, the State of Idaho makes financial contributions for every IDOC employee. These contributions are non-taxed, and although they are not paid in a traditional sense, they significantly raise IDOC employee's total compensation.
For example, a new correctional officer makes $42,120 annually, and the State of Idaho contributes $20,997 in other benefits to this base salary. This raises a new correctional officer’s total compensation to $63,117 annually.
Contact us at hr@idoc.idaho.gov
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All current openings are unpaid.
Some experience with computers and web design. (WordPress). Good interpersonal skills, dependable, some knowledge of web design and development (currently enrolled in an academic program related to computer science or information technology and completion of at least one 300 level Computer Science course).
Felonies, misdemeanors, probation of any kind in the last 12 months, illegal drug use and/or certain driving convictions may disqualify you from participation in the internship program.
Location: Central Office - Boise
Schedule: Up to 15 hours a week, negotiable
Site Coordinator: Nancy Volle Phone: 208-605-4782 Email: nvolle@idoc.idaho.gov 208-605-4782
Learning Opportunities: Assist in transferring the Sex Offender Management Board's website from DreamWeaver to WordPress and providing training and assistance with maintaining the website.
All current openings are unpaid.
4th year of an undergraduate program in social science with some experience with SPSS software and research methods.
Felonies, misdemeanors, probation of any kind in the last 12 months, illegal drug use and/or certain driving convictions may disqualify you from participation in the internship program.
Location: Central Office - Boise
Schedule: Up to 20 hours a week, negotiable
Site Coordinator: Janeena White Email: jawhite@idoc.idaho.gov
Learning Opportunities: Assist research personnel to increase the functionality of the Idaho Department of Correction data warehouse by mapping out tables currently uploaded to the IDOC data warehouse and help identify variables that can be used to link tables. Create reports for various audiences including case managers, IDOC Leadership and policymakers.
All current openings are unpaid.
Applicants must be of at least junior status in a post-high school academic program and at least 18 years of age and successfully complete a background check. Must possess basic computer skills in MS Word, MS Excel and email applications. Must have good written and verbal communication skills, the ability to work effectively as a team and experience with research methods including internet and print resources. Good organizational skills and the ability ask questions for clarification but work independently. Some basic knowledge of various Christian and non-Christian based religions. Must be able to work with an unbiased attitude towards all world religions.
Felonies, misdemeanors, probation of any kind in the last 12 months, illegal drug use and/or certain driving convictions may disqualify you from participation in the internship program.
Location: ISCI - Boise
Learning Opportunities: Research other state and federal religious handbooks and policies and assist in developing a religious handbook for Idaho to be used by staff and volunteers at Idaho Department of Correction.
Schedule: Minimum of 10 hours per week and/or 150 hours total
All current openings are unpaid.
Some experience with computers (create and maintain Microsoft Office documents, proficient in using the Internet for research, some experience with databases). Good interpersonal skills, dependable, some knowledge of human resource management (currently enrolled in an academic program related to HR and completion of at least one 300 level HR course).
Felonies, misdemeanors, probation of any kind in the last 12 months, illegal drug use and/or certain driving convictions may disqualify you from participation in the internship program.
Location: Central Office - Boise
Schedule: Up to 20 hours a week, negotiable
Site Coordinator: Stephanie Elliott 208- 658-2060 hr@idoc.idaho.gov
Learning Opportunities: Work with the IDOC HR Staff to learn various aspects of HR to include recruitment, training, benefits and the wellness program. Assist HR staff who are responsible for each of the listed areas to learn the processes and approach used by IDOC. Participate in various aspects of implementation of the wellness program, be involved in discussions regarding FMLA, ADA, etc., learn about New Employee Orientation and POST Academy course requirements.
All current openings are unpaid.
Applicants must be a current student in a post-high school academic program. Must be at least 18 years of age and able to successfully complete and pass background check. Must possess basic computer skills in MS Word, MS Excel and email applications, have good written and verbal communication skills and have the ability to work effectively as a team.
Felonies, misdemeanors, probation of any kind in the last 12 months, illegal drug use and/or certain driving convictions may disqualify you from participation in the internship program.
Schedule: Up to 20 hours per week, negotiable
Site Coordinator: Dennis Cochems email: dcochems@idoc.idaho.gov
Learning Opportunities: Data entry in Correctional Integrated System and Pre-Sentence Investigations computer modules to include biographical data, criminal history, employment history, collateral contact interview information. Obtain information from outside agencies pertaining to individuals who have been convicted of a felony but have not yet been sentenced, conduct court referrals for evaluations.
Schedule: Up to 20 hours per week, negotiable
Site Coordinator: Tazmin Creel tcreel@idoc.idaho.gov
Learning Opportunities: Data entry in CIS and PSI computer modules to include biographical data, criminal history, employment history, collateral contact interview information. Obtain information from outside agencies pertaining to individuals who have been convicted of a felony but have not yet been sentenced, conduct court referrals for evaluations.
Schedule: Minimum 10 hours per week
Site Coordinator: Gina Hart Email: ghart@idoc.idaho.gov
Learning Opportunities: Data entry in the Correctional Integrated System and Pre-Sentence Investigations, computer modules to include biographical data, criminal history, employment history, collateral contact interview information. Obtain information from outside agencies pertaining to individuals who have been convicted of a felony but have not yet been sentenced, conduct court referrals for evaluations, observe and practice interviewing skills.
All current openings are unpaid.
Felonies, misdemeanors, probation of any kind in the last 12 months, illegal drug use and/or certain driving convictions may disqualify you from participation in the internship program.
Desired Majors: Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology
Schedule: Up to 20 hours per week - Negotiable
Site Coordinator: Jeff Schraeder Email: jschraed@idoc.idaho.gov
Learning Opportunities: Entry in Correctional Integrated System to include substance abuse tests, monthly reports, collateral contacts, employment verifications, community service hours, etc. Complete face sheets and obtain information from outside agencies pertaining to clients under Idaho Department of Correction supervision.
Schedule: Minimum of 15 hours per week and/or 150 Hours total
Site Coordinator: Summer Overberg Phone: (208) 748-5014 Email: soverber@idoc.idaho.gov
Get a real life look at how Probation and Parole works in Idaho to see if this is a field in which you may be interested in building a career.
Learning Opportunities: Observe interaction between Probation and Parole Officers and clients during home and office visits, read and learn IDOC policy, learn to use the Corrections Integrated System, and ride along during home visits. Assist Probation and Parole Officers with documentation including writing reports.
Schedule: Negotiable
Site Coordinator: Oscar Arguello Email: jarguell@idoc.idaho.gov
Learning Opportunities: Student will be assigned to a senior Probation and Parole Officer who will train and orient them in the basic duties of their job. The student will also have the opportunity to train with the Drug Court Officer, the Sex Offender Officer, Pre-Sentence Investigator, and Drug and Alcohol Rehab Specialist to learn the unique responsibilities of those positions.
Schedule: Hours dependent on credits
Site Coordinator: Tazmin Creel Email: tcreel@idoc.idaho.gov
Learning Opportunities: Student will have the opportunity to train and assist in the duties of a Probation and Parole Officer including confirming appointments, observing one-on-one contact with clients during office visits, treatment classes, home visits, arrests, and court appearances.
Schedule: Minimum 10 hours per week
Site Coordinator: Gina Hart Email: ghart@idoc.idaho.gov
Learning Opportunities: Case management, data entry, monitor compliance of a client's probation and parole, responsibilities to the courts, parole hearings, drug testing and motivational interviewing, collateral contacts with outside agencies pertaining to clients under Idaho Department of Correction supervision.
Schedule: Minimum 10 hours per week
Site Coordinator: Stacie Clark Email: sclark@idoc.idaho.gov
Learning Opportunities: Case management, data entry, monitor compliance of a client's probation and parole, responsibilities to the courts, parole hearings, drug testing and motivational interviewing, collateral contacts with outside agencies pertaining to clients under Idaho Department of Correction supervision.
Schedule: Negotiable
Site Coordinator: Emily Smith Email: emismith@idoc.idaho.gov
Learning Opportunities: Case management, data entry, monitor compliance of a client's probation and parole, responsibilities of the officer to the courts, parole hearings, drug testing and motivational interviewing.
Don't see what you are looking for? Contact our Internship Coordinator at 208-658-2060 or hr@idoc.idaho.gov.
Idaho Department of Correction
Bree Derrick, Director
1299 N. Orchard St.
Suite 110
Boise, ID 83706
208-658-2000
