Public Safety College Intern

City of Duarte•Duarte, CA

About The Position

Under the supervision of a City Department Director or his/her designee, the College Intern will be given the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and receive a wide-range of experience in all areas of the department. This broad range of experience is intended to be an asset in preparing the intern for a career in public service. The City is seeking a college student with completion of at least 30 units of college credit to work with the Crime Prevention Specialist to help administer the City Youth Prevention and Intervention programs and services. This position will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and supervision of City youth volunteers in the Public Safety Department, and assists with the planning and implementation of youth programs. A successful candidate will be computer proficient, have excellent communication skills, be community-oriented, and possess a willingness to become a youth mentor and act as a role model. Basic knowledge of effective youth supervision and discipline, and knowledge of, or interest in, the juvenile justice system is desired. Flexible hours, 20 hours or less per week. The City will work around the schedule of the successful candidate, but nights and weekend hours will be required.

Requirements

Completion of at least 30 units of college credit.
Computer proficient.
Excellent communication skills.
Community-oriented.
Willingness to become a youth mentor and act as a role model.
Basic knowledge of effective youth supervision and discipline.
Knowledge of, or interest in, the juvenile justice system is desired.
Knowledge of professional writing techniques.
Knowledge of record keeping principles and procedures.
Knowledge of relevant mathematical principles and functions.
Knowledge of computers and office software applications.
Knowledge of functions, policies, and procedures of relevant departments and/or operations.
Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Ability to deal with the public in person or on the telephone.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written direction.
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and perform duties as assigned with minimal supervision.
Ability to operate standard office equipment, a personal computer, and relevant software in a Mac environment.
Ability to interpret and apply department policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to research and compile information.
Ability to maintain records.
Ability to establish and effective working relationships with the public and all levels of staff and management.
Ability to successfully adapt in a high-volume, fast-paced working atmosphere with multiple activities.
Enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in a related field to the department.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of effective youth supervision and discipline.
Knowledge of, or interest in, the juvenile justice system.

Responsibilities

Performs keyboarding, data entry, and filing.
Prepares a variety of moderately complex documents in draft and final form using a personal computer and word processing software.
Operates a variety of office equipment.
Provides complex clerical assistance to supported staff.
Assists in moderately complex research data collection and report preparation.
Performs other related duties as required.
Administer the City Youth Prevention and Intervention programs and services.
Responsible for the day-to-day coordination and supervision of City youth volunteers in the Public Safety Department.
Assists with the planning and implementation of youth programs.
Act as a youth mentor and role model.