Police Intern
The Shawnee Police Department is currently accepting applications for the Summer 2025 Police Internship program. Two internship dates will be offered this summer, from 6/2/25 - 7/3/2025 and 6/30/2025 - 8/1/2025. Under the supervision of the CORE Unit Sergeant, this internship will provide a comprehensive overview of the duties and responsibilities of a municipal police officer. This position will work with both commissioned and non-commissioned personnel in the City's patrol, administration and support services divisions.
This Intern position is designed to assist individuals interested in law enforcement as a career further their knowledge and exposure to the law enforcement field. The internship is designed to last five (5) weeks and will include instruction consisting of progressive introduction to the various aspects of law enforcement including, but not limited to, Dispatch, Patrol, Investigations, Criminal Interdiction, Canine, and Traffic. Where applicable, the internship will afford students hands-on-experience and training to gain a better understanding of the day-to-day operations of a patrol officer. The hiring range for this position begins at $16 per hour for current college students, and $17.50 per hour for graduates of a Bachelor's program.
Program Topics:
The Shawnee Police Department will make every effort to provide the safest hands-on experience to the intern. The intern will be provided with all of the safety rules and equipment necessary before engaging in any physical activity. The intern will perform a variety of assignments in the following disciplines:
- Patrol Unit Ride-Along
- Patrol Procedures
- Traffic Unit
- Canine Unit
- Tactical Team Operations
- Firearms / Defensive Tactics
- Criminal Interdiction Unit
- Investigations
- Community Outreach
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or the equivalent.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Valid Driver's License.
- Requires enrollment at an accredited college or university, preferably working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice.
- Successful completion of a background investigation, and post offer physical and drug screen.
Or any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the responsibilities identified in this job description.
Benefits:
Paid internship.
- Earn credits towards your college degree.
- 160 hours of Law Enforcement Training. May be extended to accommodate college or university requirements.
- Consideration may be given for future employment.