Police Service Assistant Apprentice

National Police; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police in Lake Havasu City, AZ seeks motivated individuals to join as Police Service Assistance Apprentices. This internship offers hands-on learning, mentorship from officers, and the chance to earn while you learn in a busy police environment.

As an apprentice, you will support non-emergency responses, help with traffic control, collect statements, and document evidence. Applicants must be 18+, have a HS diploma or GED, pass a background check, possess a valid driver's license, and

Qualifications

• Must communicate clearly with the public and gather information accurately.
• Ability to interview victims, witnesses, and reporting parties.

Responsibilities

• Responds to non-emergency or delayed calls from the public that may not require the presence of a sworn police officer and gathers information by interviewing victims, witnesses, and reporting parties
• Assists with traffic control, minor noninjury collision investigation, takes statements, and completes related reports
• Conducts follow up investigations that do not require contact with a suspect; identifies, collects and documents evidence on scene; takes photographs and fingerprints; handles and transports evidence
• Patrols city parks and recreation areas, monitors users, and reports unsafe conditions or vandalism.
• Patrol parks and recreation areas, monitor public safety, and report vandalism or hazardous conditions.

Skills

Communication skills

Interviewing victims/witnesses

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Salary: $19.23

Position Summary:

We’re seeking motivated, professional, and community-minded individuals to join our team as Police Service Assistance Apprentices.

As an apprentice during this internship, you’ll gain hands‑on experience while working alongside dedicated officers and staff in a busy and supportive police environment. This is your opportunity to develop key skills, earn while you learn, and contribute to the vital work of policing.

Essential Functions:

• Responds to non-emergency or delayed calls from the public that may not require the presence of a sworn police officer and gathers information by interviewing victims, witnesses, and reporting parties
• Assists with traffic control, minor noninjury collision investigation, takes statements, and completes related reports
• Conducts follow up investigations that do not require contact with a suspect; identifies, collects and documents evidence on scene; takes photographs and fingerprints; handles and transports evidence
• Patrols city parks and recreation areas, monitors users, and reports unsafe conditions or vandalism.
• Patrol parks and recreation areas, monitor public safety, and report vandalism or hazardous conditions.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED. Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
• Ability to pass an extensive background investigation.
• Valid Driver’s License of the appropriate class.
• Complete the Police Service Assistant Academy and Police Service Assistant Field Training Program