Police Student Internship - 2026 Fall Semester
About The Position
The Student Internship provides qualified students with practical work experience that compliments their academic course work, as well as course credit. It also provides the Roseville Police Department with an opportunity to involve college students in various aspects of police work. The Student Intern is a seasonal, non-sworn position providing technical and clerical support for the Investigations Unit of the Police Department. The position provides entry-level clerical, technical, and customer service support while building relationships with the community, external agencies, and staff. Students are able to gain valuable work experience, on-the-job training, and have an opportunity to develop a professional networking base for future positions in law enforcement. The Police Intern may be assigned in a Community Liaison role to assist the Department in focusing on law-enforcement and crime-prevention strategies within diverse communities utilizing multicultural and bilingual interactions.
Requirements
- Detail oriented and organized, with an ability to complete projects within timelines and under minimal supervision.
- Proficient in Microsoft office, research methods, and technical writing.
- Expected to keep a journal of activities to aid in the evaluation process.
- Applies knowledge of office computer technologies including word processing, spreadsheet applications, media storage and retrieval, database applications to include data entry, running reports and statistics, scanning documents, e-mail, and file management in a Microsoft Office, and Windows operating environment.
- Applies knowledge of office equipment including phones, computers, printers, fax machine, scanners, and copy machine.
- Communicates well both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive, professional working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, community members and other criminal justice agencies.
- Ability and desire to project a professional image through knowledge of job, positive attitude, and accurate and timely completion of work.
- Ability to work independently and to complete projects and daily activities according to work schedule.
- Ability to simultaneously address multiple projects and deadlines as well as triage multiple and changing priorities.
- Ability to prioritize work tasks and function with basic supervision.
- Ability to handle and maintain confidential material.
- Conforms to the policies and procedures of the City, the Department, and applicable sections of city code and state and federal statutes.
- Ability to work with the public in a friendly, tactful manner.
- Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and ethical performance at all times.
- Candidates must be at least age 18 and currently enrolled in a in a two or four-year law enforcement or criminal justice program, or have an equivalent of a two or four-year regionally-accredited college degree in any field of study.
- Candidate should be enrolled in a MN POST certified professional peace officer education program of their choice.
- Candidates must have a valid driver’s license.
- Successfully pass an employment background investigation and pre-employment testing.
Nice To Haves
- Preference will be given to candidates underrepresented in law enforcement.
- Internships are for college credit (if approved by the college or university).
Responsibilities
- Uses database, spreadsheet, and other computer software programs and equipment to prepare technical media and digital evidence for criminal case preparation and requests for data from outside agencies and the public.
- Deliver and pick up evidence/property/correspondence.
- Answer and handle telephone calls and assist citizen walk-ins.
- Provides information and assistance in a professional, courteous manner.
- Researches investigative information and data; compiles reports.
- Assists investigations staff in preparing and organizing investigative case files.
- Assist Property Room Technician and other department personnel as requested.
- Light office filing, typing, and data entry.
- Performs other related duties as apparent or assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
