Intern - Police Dept, Recruitment and Training

This is a non-exempt, temporary, part-time position, limited to 1300 hours annually, which is funded by the PPD Recruitment and Training Grant.  The selected Intern will be working with various divisions of the Pueblo Police Department. The duties involve observing police patrol, criminal investigations, traffic laws/regulations, related criminal law enforcement activities, and a wide variety of community services.  

This job description is an overview and is intended to describe the general nature of the internship. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the functions and tasks required of the position.    

• Observes police functions to include respond to calls, enforcement of laws, and miscellaneous services to assist the public 
• Observes criminal investigations, the gathering and processing of evidence, and courtroom testimony
• Prepares reports and completes follow-up reports related to criminal activity
• Skillfully communicates with a variety of people verbally and in writing
• Complies with verbal and written instructions and orders
• Performs in accordance with the organizational values, policies, and procedures
• Assists with investigative functions
• Assists with recruiting, social media, and community functions
• Assists department with Physical Training readiness program

 
Physical Requirements:
Below are the physical standards an employee must meet in order to perform the essential job duties with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 45 lbs., will occasionally lift loads of 50 lbs.
• The ability to sit for long periods of time for preparing reports
• Frequent use of visual and auditory acuity for a broad continuum of essential activities including but not limited to reading documents, searching for evidence, and hearing and understanding speech
• Hear and distinguish between multiple levels of sounds, frequencies, tones, and tones of voice
• Speak clearly with good diction and appropriate volume level
• Ability to effectively operate radio, telephone, and computer equipment
• Clear vision and the ability to distinguish between various colors
• The selected candidate must be able to communicate with customers and employees by phone or in person, and work with written documents and forms to respond to employees/customers
• Frequent light and firm grasp hand manipulation and handling needed for keyboarding, vehicle operations to include radio operations
• Frequent stepping up/down to get in and out of vehicles, trenches, and foundations

• Ability to demonstrate self-control while under stress
• Skill and ability to communicate with a variety of people both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of and ability to work with spreadsheets, word processing, and databases such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
• Basic grammar and writing skills
• Ability to meet the intellectual and physical requirements of the position
• Ability to work varied hours
• Emotional stability and ability to deal successfully with an excessive amount of stress
• Strong writing and oral communication skills
• High moral standards and a high degree of integrity
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality 

• Be available to work at least 20 hours per week
• Must be 18 or older at the time of application
• Must have high school diploma or GED at the time of application
• A valid driver’s license at the time of application, and a valid Colorado driver’s license within 30 days of employment
  1. License restrictions that may hinder your ability to drive on City business, such as an interlock, will be cause for disqualification 
  2. During the course of employment, a valid license must be maintained, and the employee must notify the City immediately upon changes to the status of their license

Drug usage, as described below, may be cause for disqualification: 

• Any use of marijuana within one (1) year prior to the date of application
• Any use of any illegal drugs (i.e. heroin, cocaine, LSD, amphetamines, steroids, or other illegal drug as defined in schedules I through V of Section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act) within five (5) years prior to the date of application

Candidates must be willing to submit to a comprehensive background check to include polygraph. Candidates must also pass a post conditional offer drug screen, psychological evaluation and medical examination.
 
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 
 
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. 
 
All required licenses and certifications listed above must be maintained throughout the term of employment.   Failure to obtain or maintain licenses and certifications in addition to keeping the required knowledge, skills, and abilities listed for this position may result in demotion or termination.  
 
Due to Federal and State Criminal Justice System access requirements, classifications that access and maintain criminal justice information may also be required, as a condition of employment, to not have been convicted of and/or have pending charges of a felony or misdemeanor crime that would deny or otherwise restrict access to criminal justice information.  This requirement applies to all existing City employees as well as external candidates seeking to fill positions that meet the given criteria.

BENEFITS: 
The City of Pueblo offers a very rich benefits packet! Click on the “Benefits” hyperlink at the top of this (online) job posting to view a summary of the benefits associated with this position.  For a more comprehensive view on the lush benefits offered by the City, please go to www.pueblo.us/benefits

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