Police Intern - Summer of 2025

Nature of Work 
Summer Internships include a wide variety of law enforcement exposure and experience relevant to the law enforcement career. Interns will collaborate with teams throughout the Rochester Police Department to gain a wide knowledge of Department operations.The described activities below are representative of the scope of work performed within this internship classification. Individual experiences will vary based on daily call volume and caseloads.

• Observe law enforcement professionals in day-to-day activities
• Participate in training exercises
• Interact with community members and law enforcement professionals
• Perform other duties as assigned or necessary

Education and Experience
A High School diploma or the equivalent (GED) and be at least 18 years old
Be enrolled in a 2 or 4 year Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice AAS or BA/BS program

Prior to being offered an internship, individuals must pass a background investigation.

Desirable Qualifications
Interest in a career with the Rochester Police Department
 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: law enforcement practice and procedure

Skill in: working respectfully, courteously, and collaboratively with law enforcement staff and citizens of the community.

Ability to: maintain focus while working with multiple interruptions; communicate well in written and verbal formats; understand and follow verbal and written instructions; be tolerant of duties involving routine and repetitive tasks; complete accurate work products independently when requested.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA 
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.

This position requires the majority of the work day spent working outdoors, either standing or walking. There may be times this position requires sitting for extended periods of time.

Some lifting and carrying may be required with weights of objects ranging from ten (10) to (50) pounds.

Climbing or walking on uneven terrain is often required along with movements such as bending, twisting, and kneeling.