Summer Police Internship: Patrol, Investigations & Community

Volunteer Centre County; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental organization is offering a Police Internship Program in State College, PA, for the summer of 2026. This role is designed for students looking to gain practical experience in law enforcement by observing and assisting patrol officers in their daily activities. Interns must be 18 and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher while completing the required application process, including a background check and compliance with vaccination policies.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher.
• Must sign a confidentiality agreement first.
• Must comply with vaccination policy when offered the internship.

Responsibilities

• Provide participants with an experience similar to that of an entry-level police officer.
• Observe daily activities of patrol officers like incident response and investigation.
• Assist detectives with ongoing investigations.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

Currently enrolled in a two- or four-year accredited school

Job description

A local governmental organization is offering a Police Internship Program in State College, PA, for the summer of 2026. This role is designed for students looking to gain practical experience in law enforcement by observing and assisting patrol officers in their daily activities. Interns must be 18 and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher while completing the required application process, including a background check and compliance with vaccination policies.