The Shawnee Police Department is currently accepting applications for the Summer 2025 Police Internship program. Two internship dates will be offered this summer, from 6/1/26 - 7/3/26 and 6/29/26 - 7/31/26. Under the supervision of the CORE Unit Sergeant, this internship will provide a comprehensive overview of the duties and responsibilities of a municipal police officer. This position will work with both commissioned and non-commissioned personnel in the City's patrol, administration and support services divisions. This Intern position is designed to assist individuals interested in law enforcement as a career further their knowledge and gain exposure to the law enforcement field. First year internships are designed to last five (5) weeks and will include progressive introduction to the various aspects of law enforcement. Second year internships are designed to last approximately nine (9) weeks and will give students the opportunity to dive deeper into the various aspects of law enforcement, gain a better understanding of the day-to-day operations, and perform research and policy review. All internships will have exposure to the areas of Dispatch, Patrol, Investigations, Criminal Interdiction, Canine, and Traffic. Where applicable, the internship will afford students hands-on-experience and training. The hiring range for first year internships begins at $16 per hour for current college students, and $17.50 per hour for graduates of a Bachelor's program. Retention incentive for second year internships is $0.75.