2026 Winter Internship – Police Department (Part-Time)

Town of Bluffton • Police Department - Bluffton, SC

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About The Position

The Town of Bluffton’s internship gives students work experience to explore potential career options and apply classroom learning to practical situations. Interns can develop professionally, identify personal strengths and weaknesses, and gain an appreciation of the duties and responsibilities of municipal government. Interns generally provide administrative assistance and support to department projects and assignments; tasks vary by department. For this internship, the intern will assist the Police Department with phones, lobby visitors, filing, and fingerprinting, along with other administrative and project work. The cover letter must state which weeks the applicant is available to work between December 1, 2026, and January 31, 2027, and explain their interest in the department.

Requirements

• Prefer undergraduate or graduate college students, or individuals who graduated within the past year.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must pass a drug screen test.
• Excellent writing and communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, equipment, and office assistance techniques.
• Knowledge of business English, spelling, and arithmetic.
• Ability to read and understand basic Town and State policies and procedures of limited scope and difficulty.
• Ability to type accurately at a reasonable rate of speed.
• Ability to operate standard office and computer equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

Nice To Haves

• A good understanding of social media sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

Responsibilities

• Assist with answering phones.
• Assist customers who enter the lobby.
• Assist with filing and fingerprinting.
• Manage assigned projects to meet deadlines.
• Provide administrative support to department staff, including copying, scanning, faxing, delivering, and organizing materials.
• Conduct online research.
• Organize materials or items for events and assist with event setup and breakdown.
• Compile information into spreadsheets or documents.
• Prepare reports and information for meetings.
• Perform emergency- or disaster-related duties if needed.
• Perform other duties as apparent or assigned.

What This Job Offers

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