Police Dept Intern- May - August 2027
City of Prairie Village
Police Dept Intern- May - August 2027
City of Prairie Village
Posted about 9 hours ago
Internship
Prairie Village, Kansas
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Responsibilities
Interns will observe department operations and learn about the law enforcement environment through mentorship by trained professionals. They will participate in various functions including patrol, traffic unit, detectives, and special investigations.
Qualifications
You are at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. You must successfully pass a CVSA exam, an in-depth background investigation, and a drug screen after a conditional offer.
Job Description
Police Department Internship
810.1 PURPOSE
The Program is designed to allow college-age students an opportunity to observe
Department operations, learn more about the law enforcement environment, and be mentored by
trained professionals. In addition, interns will learn about and participate in various Department
functions such as: CIRT (Critical Incident Response Team), traditional detectives, Traffic Unit,
Patrol, Special Investigations, and Professional Standards. The intern is subject to all Department
policies and procedures.
The Prairie Village Police Department Internship is up to a 40-hour per week program, which runs
from mid-May through mid-August. The summer internship position pay is $20 per hour.
810.2 MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Eligible intern candidates must:
• Be at least 18 years old;
• Have a high school diploma, GED, or evidence of equivalent achievement;
• Successfully pass a Department-administered CVSA (computer stress voice analyzer) exam;
• Pass an in-depth background investigation, and
• Pass a City-coordinated drug screen after a conditional offer of internship is extended.
See full description for all qualifications of successful candidate.
City of Prairie Village
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