2026 CMPD 4 Yr UG Summer Intern

City of Charlotte, NC•Charlotte, NC

45d•$19 - $20

About The Position

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) offers an exciting and rewarding College Internship Program that introduces students to opportunities and disciplines within the law enforcement field. Interns work alongside department personnel in a wide spectrum of assignments throughout CMPD, being exposed to effective problem-solving and partnership-building skills, as well as gaining a better understanding of the day-to-day operations of the police department. The internship assignment will be an eight-week program working at least forty (40) hours per week on Monday - Friday, starting on June 1, 2026 (subject to change). All interested candidates must apply via this application portal and complete a full application with all required information. In-person interviews will be conducted.

Requirements

College junior or senior with a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5.
Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor's degree with major coursework in a field related to the department or work assignment.

Responsibilities

Work approximately 40 hours per week for the 8-week program, with a flexible schedule to include 2nd shift hours (approximately 12pm-10pm) a few days per week when working in Patrol Divisions.
Adhere to the uniform requirement.
Work with CMPD's Investigative, Support Services, and Field Services Group units.
When applicable, learn and participate in various work duties and responsibilities of sworn law enforcement personnel.
Prepare and deliver oral presentations on specific assignments, duties, lessons learned, and whether the experience led to further pursuit of a career in law enforcement.
Participate in daily outdoor physical fitness training.
Perform other assigned duties.

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