College Student Intern - Police Services

City of Boca Raton•Boca Raton, FL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Police Services Department employs approximately 217 sworn officers and 116 civilian employees. The Agency prides itself on the professional atmosphere and the professional demeanor of its employees, striving to recruit only the most dedicated and qualified people. The mission of the City of Boca Raton is to provide the highest quality of service to the community through responsible use of public resources to enhance our unique quality of life. As a Police Services Intern, you will gain hands-on experience by rotating across bureaus such as Road Patrol, Detective Bureau, Community Engagement, Special Operations, or Public Safety Dispatch. Candidates selected for an internship will be expected to comply with all City and Department rules and regulations. By the end of your internship, you will have a deeper understanding of a municipal Police Services department, including sworn and nonsworn positions, and the varied career paths available to you.

Requirements

Attend a state accredited college or university.
Must complete an oral board interview
Must successfully complete a pre-employment screening including a polygraph examination and an extensive background check.
Unofficial transcript demonstrating current enrollment
Applicant must be of good moral character, have good communication skills, have good work ethic, and must be flexible and able to work well with others.
Applicant must successfully pass a complete background investigation to the satisfaction of the employer prior to appointment.
Criminal Background Check
Employment Verification
Reference Checks
Educational Verification
Credit Check
Fingerprinting
Polygraph
Neighborhood Check
Drug and Alcohol Screen

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Police Services Standard Operating Procedures, best practices
Knowledge of Florida State statutes and City of Boca Raton Ordinances
Knowledge of criminal justice principles to some degree
Skilled in listening – demonstrate active listening with Staff, and general public.
Skilled in communication – both written and oral interpersonal communication
Skilled in critical thinking and situational awareness
Ability to follow directions promptly and receive feedback.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, supervisors, associates, applicants, and the public.
Ability to interact with citizens effectively and contribute to maintaining a safe environment.
Ability to identify small details, correct errors, and notice patterns.

Responsibilities

Shadow Police Officers in the course of their day-to-day duties, including ride along with Field Training Officers or designated Road Patrol Officers
Learn about department Standard Operating Procedures, best practices, as well as State statutes and City Ordinances
Shadow nonsworn personnel performing essential functions such as Crime Scene Technician, Public Safety Dispatcher, Real-Time Command Center Technician, or Crime Intelligence Analyst
Complete the required amount of hours in accordance with the college/university requirements.
Wear proper attire while engaged in Intern activities.
Conduct him/herself in a professional manner.
Maintain the confidentiality of any information obtained through the Internship Program.
Ensure that all required documentation required by the college/university is supplied to the Department Internship Coordinator.
Understand that Interns are limited to non-enforcement assignments within the Police Department.