UPPS Police Intern
About The Position
Penn State University Police and Public Safety Department is excited to announce a paid student internship opportunity for interested students for the Fall 2026 semester. We will strive to provide participants hands-on experience covering the whole unit of University Police and Public Safety Department. The Penn State University Police and Public Safety Department is responsible for protecting and serving more than 100,000 students, employees as well as visitors at our campuses located throughout Pennsylvania. We are a cohesive and centralized department with sworn police officers who have full law enforcement authority with our headquarters being located at University Park. We are looking for interested students who want to have an internship experience that allows them a chance to see all facets of a police department in a University setting. Interns will be exposed to our specialist units (K9, Criminal Investigations, Drone, Community Oriented Policing (COP) etc), attend court, see behind the scenes at large University events or sporting events as well as seeing the day to day operations within our station and headquarters. Getting a well-rounded exposure to the teams that support our operations (Training, Records, Emergency Management, Physical Security and Dispatch). University Police and Public Safety's values model those of Penn State's and we are especially committed to our vision to establish a cohesive and innovative work environment while also providing consistent professional and value-added service to our communities.
Requirements
- at least 18 years of age
- currently enrolled as a student at an accredited college or university with a GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter clearly stating their reasons for applying for the internship with the Penn State University Police Department, their relevant qualifications (may include coursework), and their expectations of the internship program.
- interested candidates are asked to upload a resume, and a list of three (3) professional or academic references.
- Successful candidates will also be required to provide an original copy of their current transcripts.
Nice To Haves
- Preference will be given to students who have completed at least two years of coursework at an accredited college or university.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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