Intern - Spring 2027

International Association of Chiefs of Police • Alexandria, VA

14h • Remote

About The Position

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) is the world's largest and most influential professional association for police leaders. With more than 35,000 members in over 180 countries, the IACP is a recognized leader in global policing, committed to advancing safer communities through thoughtful, progressive police leadership. Since 1893, the association has been serving communities by speaking out on behalf of law enforcement and advancing leadership and professionalism in policing worldwide. As a leadership association, the IACP starts with our members’ needs. We think strategically and assess constantly; cultivate good judgement and drive change.

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

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