Police Department Intern

<p style="margin: 0 0 8pt; color: inherit"><strong><u>COMPENSATION</u></strong><strong>: <u>Unpaid</u> </strong></p><p style="margin: 0; color: inherit"><br></p><p style="margin: 0; color: inherit"><strong><u>DATES</u></strong><strong>: College Semesters (Spring)</strong></p><p style="margin: 0; color: inherit"><br></p><p style="margin: 0; color: inherit"><strong><u>HOURS</u></strong><strong>: Flexible (generally 8 to 5, M – F) / Not to exceed 12 hours per week </strong></p><p style="margin: 0; color: inherit"><br></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0 -0.25pt; color: inherit; text-indent: -0.5pt"><strong><u>JOB SUMMARY</u></strong><strong>: </strong></p><p style="margin: 0; color: inherit"><br></p><span style="color: inherit">The College Station Police Department Internship is a structured, educational experience designed to provide exposure to law enforcement functions through supervised, project-based learning and observation. Activities are intended to support the intern’s academic development and are not intended to replace the work of sworn or civilian personnel. It is available for qualified undergraduate or graduate student (criminal justice, forensics, psychology, sociology, or other related field) with an interest in learning about the Police Department and its various functions in law enforcement. The intern will assist in researching, gathering, analyzing, and reporting based on the needs of the division they are assigned to assist. The position reports overall to the Administrative Services Lieutenant but will have individual hosts within the agency. Some potential areas of assignment include the following: Criminal Investigations, Crime Scene, GIS Services, Victim Services, Crime Analyst, and Administration. </span>

<p style="margin: 0 0 0 -0.25pt; color: inherit; text-indent: -0.5pt"><strong><u>MINIMUM REQUIREMENT:</u></strong></p><p style="margin: 0 0 0 -0.25pt; color: inherit; text-indent: -0.5pt"><br></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li>Must be receiving academic credit from an accredited college or university.</li><li><span style="color: inherit">High School diploma or GED equivalent.</span></li><li><span style="color: inherit">Valid Driver’s License.</span></li><li>Reliable transportation to and from the Police Department.</li><li><span style="color: inherit">Intermediate level of computer knowledge and experience.</span></li><li><span style="color: inherit">Ability to utilize word processing and data entry programs.</span></li><li><span style="color: inherit">Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail.</span></li><li><span style="color: inherit">Positive and supportive attitude with people of all backgrounds and abilities.</span></li><li>Motivated, self-starter who takes the initiative to seek out tasks from staff.</li><li><span style="color: inherit">Commitment to comply with confidentiality requirements and police policies.</span></li><li><span style="color: inherit">Supportive of the mission of the College Station Police Department.</span></li><li><span style="color: inherit">Excellent oral and written communication skills. </span></li><li><span style="color: inherit">Excellent organizational skills. </span></li><li><span style="color: inherit">Ability to make judgments based upon knowledge of department policies and procedures.</span></li></ul>