Professional Staff Internship

City of Charlotte•Charlotte, NC

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to the City of Charlotte Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents. Our guiding principles include: Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions SUMMARY The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) offers an exciting and rewarding paid College Internship Program which introduces students to the opportunities and disciplines within the law enforcement field. Interns work alongside department personnel in a wide spectrum of assignments throughout the CMPD, being exposed to effective problem-solving and partnership-building skills, as well as gaining a better understanding of day-to-day operations of the police department. The internship program will be an eight-week long assignment to one of CMPD’s various divisions working a twenty- hour per week schedule in a professional staff capacity. All applicants must submit a current resume, letter of recommendation from the current educational institution, and a certified copy of a current college transcript.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in a 4- year undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree program with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and two years of completed coursework.
Must be a student in good standing with their educational institution.
Must have dependable transportation to ensure consistent and timely attendance as scheduled.
Ability to solve problems.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments.
Have strong communication skills.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Have active listening/active learning abilities.
Ability to follow oral and written procedures and policies.
Ability to adhere to required uniform/ professional attire standards.

Responsibilities

Observe and engage in active real-world situations with officers and professional staff that require you to think critically, assess problems, and propose solutions.
Assist with administrative and operational tasks across various divisions, gaining exposure to departmental procedures and workflows.
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality when handling sensitive information and internal communications.
Collaborate with diverse teams and adapt to different roles within the department.
Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy when completing assigned tasks and documentation.
Manage time efficiently, prioritize tasks, and remain adaptable to changing circumstances.