Spring Intern - Police (Safety & Security Operations)

Position Details

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position Spring Intern - Police (Safety & Security Operations) Job Type Seasonal/Substitute Posting Type Intern Number of Vacancies 2 Department POLICE Division POLICE SUPPORT Requisition Number 2026501 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 Chesapeake, VA Position Driving Requirement O - Occasional Pay Grade N/A Pay Basis Weekly 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
• Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City Driving Standards.

Students participating in the Internship Program will be responsible for the following:

• Providing their own transportation to and from work.
• Arriving at the work site at the time designated by the worksite 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.

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.

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 10/22/2026 Job Close Date 11/03/2026 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 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.

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands L=Light - Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Sitting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Walking Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Lifting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Lifting Amount Exerting up to 20 lbs Carrying Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Carrying Weight Exerting up to 20 lbs Pushing/Pulling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 20 lbs Reaching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Handling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Fine Dexterity Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Kneeling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Crouching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Crawling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Bending Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Twisting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Climbing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Balancing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Vision Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Hearing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Talking Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Foot Controls Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used Protective Equipment Required

Health and Safety

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Mechanical Hazards N = Never Chemical Hazards N = Never Electrical Hazards N = Never Fire Hazards N = Never Explosives N = Never Communicable Diseases N = Never Physical Danger or Abuse N = Never Other If Other, Description

Environmental Factors

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Dirt and Dust S = Seasonally Extreme Temperatures S = Seasonally Noise and Vibration S = Seasonally Fumes and Odors N = Never Wetness/Humidity S = Seasonally Darkness or Poor Lighting S = Seasonally Primary Work Location Other - varies

Non-Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Emergency Situations Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Frequent Change of Tasks Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Tedious or Exacting Work Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Noisy/Distracting Environment Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Other If Other, Description Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)

No

Professional References

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests 0 Maximum Requests 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a college student in good academic standing, or a recent college graduate (i.e., within one year of graduation)?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation