Spring Intern - Police (Safety & Security Operations)

City of Chesapeake Virginia; Chesapeake (VA); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 28.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The City of Chesapeake seeks a Spring Intern for Police (Safety & Security Operations) to gain hands-on experience in public safety technology, teamwork, and project management. You’ll support security projects, create materials, and help with training resources, contributing to the City’s safety initiatives.

Ideal candidates are students in good standing, preferably juniors/seniors or graduates, with interest in criminal justice, government operations, or technology.

Qualifikationen

• Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include strong written and verbal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism.
• Pursuing a degree or interest in criminal justice field.
• Strong communication, organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional environment.

Aufgaben

• Supporting safety and security projects across the City.
• Creating and updating spreadsheets and project tracking data.
• Assisting with documentation related to security projects.
• Developing standardized physical security practices and procedures.
• Assisting with training material development and safety resources.
• Helping create training videos related to City safety initiatives.
• Providing general administrative and project support to division staff.

Kenntnisse

Strong written and verbal skills

Investigative interest

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality and professionalism

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Independent and collaborative work

Ausbildung

Pursuing a degree in criminal justice

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Spring Intern - Police (Safety & Security Operations)

Students will be limited to one internship per school year. The internship may run from Monday, January 11 to Friday, April 23, 2027, depending on the student’s curriculum. The student may work a maximum of 360 hours.

Students participating in the Internship Program will be responsible for:

• Providing their own transportation to and from work.
• Arriving at the work site at the time designated by the work-site supervisor.
• Performing the tasks assigned by the vocational instructor/coordinator and the work site supervisor efficiently.
• Demonstrating honesty, punctuality, courtesy, a cooperative attitude, appropriate dress, and a willingness to learn.
• Conforming to the guidelines of the internship work site.

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Working Title of Vacant Position Spring Intern - Police (Safety & Security Operations)

Job Type

Job Type Seasonal/Substitute

Posting Type

Posting Type Intern

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 2

Department

Department POLICE

Division

Division POLICE SUPPORT

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 2026501

Number of hours worked per week

Number of hours worked per week Up to 20

Work Schedule

Flexible hours between 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Up to 30 hours per week;

Work Site Location

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement

Position Driving Requirement O - Occasional

Pay Grade

Pay Grade N/A

Pay Basis

Advertised Salary

$17.50/ per hour

Job Description

Ready to Make Safety Your Mission?

Looking for a spring internship that’s more than just busywork? Join the City’s Safety and Security Division and get a behind-the-scenes look at how technology, teamwork, and innovative ideas help keep our City safe! From supporting security projects to creating engaging safety videos, you’ll gain hands-on experience, build valuable skills, and make a real impact. Ready to turn your curiosity into action? Your mission starts here!

What You’ll Do:

• Supporting various safety and physical security projects across the City
• Creating and updating spreadsheets and project tracking data
• Assisting with documentation related to completed and upcoming security projects
• Supporting efforts to develop standardized physical security practices and procedures
• Assisting with the development of training materials and employee safety resources
• Helping create training videos related to City safety initiatives, including Safety Connect and Work Alone Devices
• Providing general administrative and project support to division staff
• Ideal candidates are organized, dependable, comfortable using computers, willing to learn, and interested in public safety, technology, project management, or government operations.

Required Qualifications

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Strong written and verbal skills
• Possess investigative interest
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree or having an interest in a criminal justice related field.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a professional and confidential environment

The ideal candidate is a college student in good standing – preferably a junior, senior, or graduate student -who is currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, or who has graduated within the past year.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/22/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 11/01/2026

Open Continuous No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Students will be limited to one internship per school year. The internship may run from Monday, January 11 to Friday, April 23, 2027, depending on the student’s curriculum. The student may work a maximum of 360 hours.

Students participating in the Internship Program will be responsible for:

• Providing their own transportation to and from work.
• Arriving at the work site at the time designated by the work-site supervisor.
• Performing the tasks assigned by the vocational instructor/coordinator and the worksite supervisor in an efficient manner.
• Demonstrating honesty, punctuality, courtesy, a cooperative attitude, appropriate dress, and a willingness to learn.

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands L=Light - Exerting up to