Intern

City of San Diego

7d • $19 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The San Diego Police Department Information Technology Internship is a paid, in-person opportunity intended to prepare students for their first job in information systems. Interns study problems, design solutions, and implement solutions using information technology. They have the opportunity to shadow and learn from Police Department Information Services Analysts. The internship is based at San Diego Police Headquarters in San Diego, California. Its duration varies.

Interns must work at least 12 hours per week and may work up to 20 hours per week in the office, Monday through Friday, face-to-face during school. Work during school breaks may be possible with approval from the Intern Supervisor. The role is project-based and temporary under the City of San Diego’s internship program. The department has two internships available.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in an academic program and submit an online application, resume, letter of interest identifying an area of interest, and transcripts. Applicants must undergo a background and polygraph examination to work in the Information Technology Unit. The City internship program also requires participants to be at least 15½ years old and either U.S. citizens or have current legal authorization to work in the United States.

Paid interns are compensated at an hourly rate based on education level and the applicable City salary ordinance. Interns are not eligible for paid vacation leave, paid holidays, or City-sponsored insurance. They participate in the City’s Defined Benefit Plan administered by SDCERS, receive a free transit pass, and accrue paid sick leave while employed in a paid internship; sick leave is eligible for use after 90 days of employment.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an academic program; the City internship program requires enrollment in a continuing education, traditional education, or training program.
• At least 15½ years of age.
• U.S. citizen or currently legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Submit a completed online application, resume, letter of interest that includes an area of interest, and transcripts.
• Undergo a background examination and polygraph examination to work in the Information Technology Unit.
• Work a minimum of 12 hours per week in person in the office.

Nice To Haves

• Enrollment in or completion of an Information Systems-based program.

Responsibilities

• Learn to use and assist with mobile device management.
• Assist with technology equipment management.
• Analyze data and recommend improvements to existing systems or processes.
• Assist with setting up computers, networks, and software for new employees in an office environment.
• Learn to use different remote technologies.
• Collect, analyze, and store data for use in reports.
• Assist with maintaining existing computer systems and learn to troubleshoot hardware and software problems.
• Learn about and assist with computer network security, including scanning for vulnerabilities and viruses.
• Complete at least one assigned project involving analytical thinking and develop and present a short-term project.
• Gain work experience in an office environment and connect with at least one City mentor.
• Complete at least one online City job application for a job of interest, with an appropriate resume, cover letter, and references.

Benefits

• Free transit pass covering MTS Trolley, MTS Bus, and Rapid and Rapid Express bus services.
• Participation in the City’s Defined Benefit Plan administered by SDCERS.
• Accrual of paid sick leave during paid internship employment; eligible for use after 90 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

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