Police Student Internship

Police Department Student Intern

The City of Roseville offers a Student Internship program that provides qualified students with practical work experience that compliments their academic course work, as well as course credit. It also provides the Roseville Police Department with an opportunity to involve college students in various aspects of police work.

The Student Intern is a seasonal, non-sworn position providing technical and clerical support for the Investigations Unit of the Police Department. The position provides entry-level clerical, technical, and customer service support while building relationships with the community, external agencies, and staff.

Students are able to gain valuable work experience, on-the-job training, and have an opportunity to develop a professional networking base for future positions in law enforcement. The Police Intern may be assigned in a Community Liaison role to assist the Department in focusing on law-enforcement and crime-prevention strategies within diverse communities utilizing multicultural and bilingual interactions.

The Student Intern works varying hours and days of the week under the readily available supervision of the Investigations Lieutenant (or designee). The Student Intern makes routine choices within established procedures and troubleshoots using proven alternatives. Interaction is frequent to provide basic information within the organization and to the public. The job requires tact, courtesy and good judgment in dealing with the public.

Specific areas where interns may be assigned include investigations and property room, patrol, crime analysis, victim services, community outreach and crime prevention, communications, police records and administration. Project assignments may include case and crime victim follow-up, surveys, data entry, research projects, community outreach, social media assistance and other tasks as assigned. The intern assignments will vary and are designed to allow students the experience of the daily operations within a law enforcement agency and to also meet the needs of the Roseville Police Department.

Interns must be detail oriented and organized, with an ability to complete projects within timelines and under minimal supervision, proficient in Microsoft office, research methods, and technical writing. Interns are expected to keep a journal of activities to aid in the evaluation process. The progress and oversight of individual interns is monitored by the Investigations Lieutenant (or designee), and may be periodically reported to the college/university to which the intern belongs.

Operations:
Uses database, spreadsheet, and other computer software programs and equipment to prepare technical media and digital evidence for criminal case preparation and requests for data from outside agencies and the public.

Customer Service:
Deliver and pick up evidence/property/correspondence. Answer and handle telephone calls and assist citizen walk-ins. Provides information and assistance in a professional, courteous manner.

Research & Analysis:
Researches investigative information and data; compiles reports.

Recordkeeping & Reporting:
Assists investigations staff in preparing and organizing investigative case files.

Support Services:
Assist Property Room Technician and other department personnel as requested. Light office filing, typing, and data entry. Performs other related duties as apparent or assigned.

The City of Roseville is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce. The City seeks to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to work. We are focused on equity and believe that diversity brings a unique and important perspective to the work we do. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Minimum job requirements are specialized training beyond high school that can be obtained in one year or less and no years of related experience, or equivalent.

Preference will be given to candidates underrepresented in law enforcement. Internships are for college credit (if approved by the college or university). Candidates must be at least age 18 and currently enrolled in a in a two or four-year law enforcement or criminal justice program, or have an equivalent of a two or four-year regionally-accredited college degree in any field of study.

Candidate should be enrolled in a MN POST certified professional peace officer education program of their choice. Candidates must have a valid driver's license, and successfully pass an employment background investigation and pre-employment testing.