Executive Fellow – Frederick Police Department

The City of Frederick • Md 21701, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Frederick Police Department is seeking a motivated, mission-driven Executive Fellow to support the launch, evaluation, and strategic expansion of the Frederick Police Department’s Drone as First Responder (DFR) initiative. This part-time fellowship offers a unique opportunity to work alongside police leadership, emergency communications, and the Office of Opportunity & Transformation to build operational readiness, analyze real-time DFR performance data, and develop recommendations that inform City leadership. This role is required to be in person at the Frederick Police Department.

Requirements

• Current student or recent graduate in public administration, data analytics, criminal justice, aviation, emergency management, or a related field.
• Vehicle Operator’s license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City’s insurance carrier is required. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with data analysis, research, policy, or public-sector operations is helpful.
• Prior internship, volunteer, or leadership experience in a public-facing or mission-driven organization.
• Familiarity with local government functions, law enforcement, emergency management or nonprofit service delivery.
• Comfort preparing professional-level writing, briefings, or presentations.

Responsibilities

• Supports the launch of the City’s Drone as First Responder (DFR) program by assisting with checklists, basic operating procedures, and coordination between departments involved in the rollout.
• Helps document early DFR activities during the fellowship, including tracking drone launches, what the drone observed, and how officers used the information.
• Maintains an organized system for collecting key data from each drone response, such as launch and arrival times, call types, and any helpful details shared with officers on scene.
• Works with City staff to help draft clear, accessible materials that explain the DFR program to the public, including its benefits, safety features, and community value.
• Assists in outlining ideas for future transparency tools, such as dashboards or public summaries, that show how often drones are used and what types of calls they assist with.
• Helps prepare documentation that supports the City’s FAA requirements for drone operations, including waiver materials, monthly reporting, and general safety procedures.
• Contributes to drafting policies that address privacy, responsible drone use, and how information gathered by drones is handled.
• Creates and delivers a final Capstone Presentation to City leadership that highlights what you learned, key program insights, and recommendations for next steps.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed