What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recruiting & Training Intern position at City of College Station?
The Recruiting and Training Intern is a qualified undergraduate or graduate student (all majors welcome) with an interest in learning about the Police Department. The goal of the internship is to provide the student a meaningful internship experience in the functions and work of law enforcement hiring and training from the perspective of the Recruiting and Training Division.
The Recruiting and Training Intern assists with a variety of administrative and operational tasks as developed and assigned by the Division Commander. The position will report to a full-time staff member in the Recruiting and Training Division, to be determined by the Division Commander.
- Filing, record keeping and other clerical duties.
- Research other law-enforcement agency’s recruiting efforts and methods.
- Research other LE agency’s policies and procedures related to training.
- Assist in the conversion of division records from paper to electronic.
- Assist in the development of updated inventory and scheduling methods.
- Assist in the preparation of supplies and equipment for training.
- Research “best practices” for recruiting and training.
- Assist with Police Officer/Civilian hiring process.
- Must be receiving academic credit from an accredited college or university.
- High School diploma or GED equivalent.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Reliable transportation to and from the Police Department.
- Intermediate level of computer knowledge and experience.
- Ability to utilize word processing and data entry programs.
- Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail.
- Positive and supportive attitude with people of all backgrounds and abilities.
- Motivated, self-starter who takes the initiative to seek out tasks from staff.
- Commitment to comply with confidentiality requirements and police policies.
- Supportive of the mission of the College Station Police Department.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to make judgments based upon knowledge of department policies and procedures.
Dates: Summer Semester (May 2025 – July 2025)
Hours: Flexible (generally 8 to 5, M – F) / Not to exceed 40 hours per week (1 Position)
