Student Intern - Police Department bei City of Santa Rosa, CA
City of Santa Rosa, CA · Santa Rosa, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
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About the Department
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An intern position with the Santa Rosa Police Department can be a very rich and rewarding experience. We hope to provide students with an opportunity to be participants and observers in the day-to-day operations of a municipal law enforcement agency with the opportunity to compare and contrast academic teachings to real-life situations. Interns work a flexible schedule determined by class schedule and department needs.
About City Internships:
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to apply. Interns are considered part-time, temporary employees and are not eligible for medical benefits or retirement. Interns cannot exceed 960 hours of work in a fiscal year.
An internship may extend to a maximum of thirty-six (36) consecutive months, provided funding is available and the Intern remains enrolled in the related academic curriculum throughout the thirty-six (36) month period, not including summer break
Position Duties
- Operate a variety of computers and software programs
- Prepare reports for internal and external requests
- Audit citations and purge as necessary
- Audit monthly missing reports
- Data entry
- Research the disposition of cases to determine purge dates
- Prepare surplus and unclaimed property for disposal at auction
- Organize property/evidence
- Follow-up on missing persons cases via phone calls
- Prepare sex offender registration packets for the registration process
- Assist and coordinate Community Engagement efforts
- Assist the PIO Sergeant with digital media assets, including video and photo editing
- Assist with maintaining the social media calendar, virtual ride-a-longs and sit-a-longs, and recruiting efforts and training
- Track all department vehicles and ensuring timely maintenance and repairs
- Prepare vehicles for transport; may include removal and unloading of weapons to/from patrol units
- Record all vehicles on a maintenance log
- Schedule appointments and transporting vehicles to outside vendors and City Yard
- Monitor patrol car supplies and stocking accordingly
- Monitor maintenance on vehicles, emergency equipment, and documentation
- Ensure proper forms are stocked in patrol vehicles; fuel cards are operating properly
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
To qualify as a Student Intern, individuals must be enrolled in a college program that directly relates to the work they are performing. Interns in the Police Department work year-round between 10 – 20 hours per week depending on the needs of the department. For Police Department interns, a valid Class C California Driver License and good driving history is also required.
Interns should have the ability to:
Learn and understand Police Department policies, procedures, and laws; follow detailed instructions; understand oral and written instructions; multi-task; work independently with minimal supervision; communicate effectively; maintain confidentiality; pay close attention to detail; use good organizational skills; organize and maintain records; and deal courteously with the public.
Interns will learn and apply knowledge of:
Police department services; the use of computer databases, programs and other technology; customer service relations; and general scheduling, maintenance, and inventory practices.
Other Qualifications
Working Conditions:
Work will be performed primarily in an indoor setting and outdoors in the field. May sit and stand for extended periods with ability to sit or stand as needed and communicate face-to-face, on the telephone, and via electronic mail. May drive fleet vehicles to and from city facilities.
Selection Process:
Applications will first be reviewed to ensure they are complete and demonstrate the applicants' possession of minimum qualifications. Next, the applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed/evaluated to determine the MOST QUALIFIED candidates and those will be invited to the next steps, anticipated to include a department interview. Candidates will be required to participate in a background investigation which includes: police records checks, review of DMV driving record, and completion of a Personal History Statement.
