Intern - Spring 2027

International Association of Chiefs of Police • Alexandria, VA

21h • Remote

About The Position

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) is seeking an Intern for Spring 2027. The IACP is the world's largest and most influential professional association for police leaders, with over 35,000 members in more than 180 countries. The association is committed to advancing safer communities through thoughtful, progressive police leadership and has been serving communities since 1893. As a leadership association, the IACP focuses on member needs, strategic thinking, continuous assessment, cultivating good judgment, and driving change. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and gain experience in the field of policing and public service.

Requirements

• Applicant must be a college student, a graduate student, or a recent graduate within the past six months.
• Self-starter who is organized and able to work independently.
• Minimum 3.0 grade point average.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint experience and capabilities.
• A strong detail-oriented mindset.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate and present oneself professionally to stakeholders, association members, partners, and team members.
• Remote work & periodic check-ins.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of or interest in the law enforcement profession is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with projects related to improving law enforcement-based responses to people with mental health disorders and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Assistance with organizing a focus group meeting and translating research documents for use by the field, for the IACP/UC Research Center.
• Assistance, as needed, with a variety of IACP projects and programs.
• Assistance with administrative and logistical support for the IACP Policy Center, as well as researching, editing, and formatting Policy Center documents.
• Assistance on IACP management studies as needed.
• Assistance with projects related to Community-Based Crime Reduction (CBCR).
• Assistance with projects related to Anti-Human Trafficking.
• Assistance with projects related to Victim Services.
• Additional tasks or projects as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree